County gives vet incentive

The Alleghany County Commissioners passed a new agreement to help bring a large animal veterinarian to the county during a meeting held on May 7.

The agreement is identical to one approved three years ago, said County Manager Don Adams. The agreement will allow the county to repay education loans for Stephanie Dowell, beginning June 1.

The original agreement was brought about due to the need for additional veterinary services in the county for large animals to help Dr. Nash Williams at Twin Oaks Veterinary Clinic after the death of Dr. John William "Bill" DeBord in December 2001.

The 'incentive' will amount to $434 per month for up to 48 consecutive months as long as the veterinarian works with large animals in Alleghany County.

Commissioner Milly Richardson, herself a farmer, said, "Large animal producers do pump a lot into our economy."

The move was made on a motion by Milly, seconded by Commissioner Randy Miller.

Concrete Facility

Following a closed session, the commission agreed to look at a proposal to change distances on the High Impact Land Use Ordinance. The move came at the request of Stacy Evans attorney, Hugh Campbell. Evans has been trying to get a permit to open a cement mixing plant near his home on Glade Valley Road since September 2006. The Alleghany County Planning Board voted at its meeting on April 23 by a seven to one margin to not recommend changes to the High Impact Land Use Ordinance.

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