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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM MAY 12-18, 2021 UCW 9 e Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce announced that Sharon Fiveash was selected as the new President and CEO. e Chamber's Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve Fiveash for the position following a nationwide search. "We had many strong candidates from throughout the country. Sharon Fiveash was the ideal choice," said Brian Pearce, Chair of the Chamber's Board. Fiveash has served numerous chambers including those in Lexington, Kentucky., Branson and Chillicothe, Missouri, and South Windsor, Connecticut. Pearce said Fiveash brings more than 30 years of diverse business experience combined with experience in marketing, sales, fundraising, economic develop- ment and lobbying to Fayetteville. Paid parking begins downtown Just in time for the 2021 minor league baseball season to get underway, the city of Fayetteville is launching paid parking downtown. e Wood- peckers home opener was May 11, the same day off-street parking lots were scheduled to begin charging $5.00 to park. On July 1, paid on-street parking be- gins following months of delays. On that day, the 34 payment kiosks in place will become operational. e street side parking rate is $1 per hour weekdays. ere is no paid parking on weekends. During a two-week grace period follow- ing July 1, warning notices will be issued to those not complying with paid parking. Tickets will not be issued. "We appreciate the patience of downtown visitors as we transition to paid on-street parking," said Assistant Public Services Director Lee Jernigan. "Our goal is to focus on education and compliance during our two-week warning period." At the Frank- lin Street parking deck there is no charge for the first hour of parking, and $5 is the maximum rate per day. e Hay Street parking deck at Segra Stadium is also available. Visit Parkfayettevillenc.com to see all parking facilities and parking enforcement rules. Download the park mobile app to pay fees, skip the kiosk and avoid returning to pay stations. Farm equipment is out and about e State Highway Patrol reminds motorists that it is legal for farm equipment to travel on public roads except for controlled access roadways such as inter- states. Farm equipment in general is more active on roadways during the early morning and late eve- ning hours. is time of year is a peak time for farm equipment such as tractors and field implements to be seen along North Carolina roads. "Our farmers are out working hard right now as they are one of North Carolina's most important economic engines," said Governor Roy Cooper. "Please be careful when you see farm trucks and equipment out on the road so they can do their jobs while everyone stays safe." Cape Fear Valley opens walk-in service at vaccination clinics Cape Fear Valley Health's COVID-19 vaccine clin- ics in Cumberland County are now accepting walk-in patients until clinic capacity is reached. Appoint- ments can still be made online at www.capefearval- ley.com/covid19. Another change beginning this week is that all vaccine clinics will be offering the Pfizer vaccine, which is approved for people ages 16 and up. Patients between the ages of 16 and 18 must have a parent or guardian present to receive vac- cinations. First doses of Moderna will no longer be available, but patients can still receive their second Moderna dose at the same location they received their first dose. Cape Fear Valley is operating four clinics with first-dose shots of the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments are never required for second doses, but patients are asked to return to the same loca- tion where they received their first dose in order to receive their second dose. Health Pavilion North ExpressCare: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6387 Ramsey Street in North Fayetteville. Center Pharmacy in Downtown Fayetteville: Tuesday, ursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 Robeson Street, Suite 107, in Fayetteville. Fort Bragg veterinarians partner with Cumberland County Animal Services Cumberland County Animal Services is collabo- rating with Fort Bragg veterinarians to perform vital surgical procedures on shelter animals. Work- ing alongside Animal Services employees military veterinarians are volunteering their time to spay and neuter shelter dogs and cats to get them ready for adoption. Veterinarians also perform the same service for some of the feral cats that are part of the department's Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release pro- gram. e program is the most effective and humane option for reducing community cat populations around the county. "Not having our own clinic and getting access to surgery and just hands-on practice for our techni- cians and doctors can be challenging," said Maj. Renee Krebs, DVM, Clinical Specialist with the 248th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support. "It's so beneficial for us and we really enjoy helping out the shelter." Once the animals are taken in for surgery, they are placed under anesthesia by trained staff, who also monitor the animals during their surgery and throughout their recovery. "We appreciate all the help we get from the Fort Bragg Veterinary Services," said Animal Services Director Elaine Smith. "ey greatly expand our ca- pacity to provide quality care for these animals. ey also help us get animals ready for adoption much more quickly, so they don't have to spend extra days here at the shelter. It's also great to see the extra experience these veterinarians get so they can keep their surgical skills at the highest level." To learn more about the services Animal Services provides, visit their website at co.cumberland.nc.us/ animal-services, call 910-321-6852 or visit www.face- book.com/CumberlandCountyAnimalShelter. Chamber of Commerce names new president by JEFF THOMPSON NEWS DIGEST JEFF THOMPSON, Reporter. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Sharon Fiveash Maj. Eileen Jenkins, a veterinarian with the 248th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support comforts a kitten in this file photo. (U.S. Army photo by Dustin D. Biven)