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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 25 "damper opened" on one side and "damper closed" on the other still hangs by the dining room fireplace. Visitors might also take note of the strings that still hang like festoons along the top of the walls in the dining room. When the state took possession of the property in 2010, park rangers found dozens of unbroken wishbones from past Rockefeller meals hanging on the strings. It had apparently been a Long Valley Farm tradition. e strings were kept. e wishbones, though, live on only in photos. "It was a little gross," Bowers said. Across the hall from the dining room is the room that John S. Rockefeller used as an office. Back in his day, it was decorated with things like tobacco leaves from the farm; turkey spurs, beards and feathers from successful hunts; fishing poles and lures; duck decoys; arrowheads; and souvenirs from Rockefeller's days in the military – during World War II, he served as a lieutenant colonel on the staff of the U.S. Airborne Command, which, conveniently, was based at Fort Bragg. He appreciated security – demonstrated by three closets in the home that were each equipped with five different kinds of locks. He kept his guns and ammunition in one of those closets. And he apparently appreciated the value of a secret hidey hole. When rangers explored the home, they found the built-in bookshelves in the den had false backs that could be opened to reveal hidden storage space. at came as news to Rockefeller relatives who'd stayed at the house many times over the years, Bowers said. (Nothing was found in there.) e house has six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and its own unique fireplace. Hand-carved bay Sign up today for one of our many programs! (910) 678-8446 www.LearnFTCC.com FTCC's Corporate & Continuing Education Division trains you for the business world! Accounting Clerk Administrative Office Assistant Customer Service Representative Fundamentals of Supervision & Management Notary/E-Notary Public PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE is common, but usually goes unrecognized. This disease can lead to disabling leg pain, foot ulcers, limb loss, aneurysm, stroke, and even death. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Over the age of 40 Smoker Diabetes Blood pressure Cholesterol Kidney disease ALL INSURANCES WELCOME ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Evaluation of Leg Pain Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment of varicose veins and RF closure Treatment of non-healing leg and foot ulcers VASCULAR CLINIC • Valley Cardiology, PA M. Akram Paracha, MD, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI Augustine George, MD, FACC 3656 Cape Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.321.1012

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