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By Naomi Smoot-Kimble
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Accolades abounded for Gwen Hays and her husband Clyde Humphrey at the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors' meeting Monday for their initiative in researching and revitalizing the dormant lighting ordinance.
The ordinance, which had been tabled by the board since spring of 2002 finally found its way back on the agenda this month, as the supervisors decided to further examine it and send it to Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke for revision.
"We thank you very much," said supervisor Bryant Lee, one of many who expressed his gratitude to the couple for their efforts in bringing the ordinance back to life.
But the couple, and many others in attendance, were equally grateful to the board for finally considering discussion of the matter.
"Thank you for your inclusion of the lighting ordinance in this month's agenda," said Flint Hill resident Phil Irwin.
Irwin, a long time supporter of the ordinance added, "I am not asking you to approve it. I'm not asking you to disapprove it. I'm asking you to think what the county will look like in years to come."
Irwin, owner of Caledonia Farm in Flint Hill, had made a point of using
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