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12 April 2021 CITYVIEW IS EXCITED TO ANNNOUNCE DestinationFAY eventually ended. He never saw Billy Waddell again but would oen think back to their adventure. "I went to visit my mother once," he said, "and she told me he took his life." Billy Waddell and David Harvey were two youngsters who took a leap of faith like none other. 'Just Like Yesterday' You'll find Harvey these days living in his late grandmother's home along May Street in Southern Pines. He does benevolence work in the community and works with a food bank. He is long and lean. He wears thick, wire-rimmed eyeglasses because of vision issues. He was humble telling the story of his Huckleberry Finn journey to Milwaukee as he sat in a downtown Southern Pines restaurant with a chicken croissant, french fries, a pickle … and, believe it or not, a Michelob Ultra beer, and then another. e frosty, cold beers brought back another memory, and something of a smile to David Harvey's lips. "e National Beer Drinkers Association made us honorary members," Harvey said. "ey said 12 days is not a record, but it is for a 12-year-old." Every so oen, Harvey said, his mind wanders back to Billy Waddell and that April 9, 1966, day when the boys took their own leap of faith onto a railway boxcar bound for the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Occasionally, he'll search for the story on the internet. "I saw photos online, and it flooded me with emotion," he said. "It's just like yesterday." Bill Kirby Jr. can be reached at bkirby@ cityviewnc.com, billkirby49@gmail.com or 910-624-1961. Read more of his columns in our weekly Insider Newsletter. Subscribe at cityviewnc.com or text CityView to 22999. W hether someone is here for a night or a lifetime, CityView Magazine's exciting new annual publication,DestinationFAY, will take them on a tour in insightful words, beautiful photos and insider tips of the community we love. Our award-winning writers and photographers will fill them in on everything they need to know, from food, shopping, arts and outdoor fun to helpful facts and pertinent information. (And by the way, we'll fill them in on where to find the best Southern barbecue, the finest filet mignon and the perfect Vietnamese pho!) DestinationFay is the ultimate guide to life in Fayetteville, and we want you to be involved! DestinationFAY gives you the opportunity to tell our readers about your business and the quality services and products you offer. CityView will publish 25,000 copies of this valuable guide that will be available year-round to our readers. They will be distributed all over Cumberland County to a targeted, valuable audience, including real estate agencies, our Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau, new home buyers and on Fort Bragg. A shareable online version of the directory will also be available. FINE ARTS EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH A DEGREE IN MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • THEATER SPRING 8-WEEK CLASSES BEGIN MARCH 11 – REGISTER TODAY! Upon successful completion of a college transfer degree, students are prepared to enter a 4-year college as a junior! Questions about Fine Arts in Music, Theater, or Visual Arts? Dennis Johnson at johnsden@faytechcc.edu Save money on tuition and other expenses with a college transfer degree! www.faytechcc.edu • (910) 678-8400 Arts and Culture Newcomers to Fayetteville and Cumberland County may be surprised by the variety and number of the arts and culture offerings available in the community. In Fayetteville, it seems it's always showtime somewhere. The Cape Fear Regional Theatre, which dates back to 1962, long ago established its reputation for memorable productions from classics such as "The Sound of Music," "The King and I," and "South Pacific" to the more whimsical "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast″ and "Shrek." And nearly every Broadway in between. In 2021, the theater began an extensive renovation that included replacing the old seating with new luxury chairs and a state-of-the-art sound system. The venue in the heart of the historic Haymount district features a 285-seat main stage and contracts actors, writers and designers from throughout the country. Each year, the theater presents a six-show season along with education and outreach programs that serve varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, including the students from the area's schools. 1209 Hay St. Call (910) 323-4233. Visit online at cfrt.org. 4 5 DestinationFAY DestinationFAY Call 910-423-6500 or email sales@cityviewnc.com RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

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