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Wallace Critser
in the town since he was 10, remembers Washington as “just a country town then,” and adds, MI hope it will stay that way.”
Other than a two-year stint in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Critser always has stayed in Washington. One thing Critser brought home
Wickens Recalls
Area’s Beauty
“I don’t have a Mg reform agenda,” said William Wickens. “We really like the town; that’s why we’re here.”
Wickens adds that he found the Town of Washington “nearly perfect," and that the mission of the town councS should be to protect rather than charge it.
Wickens, who moved here with hp wife Cornelia in 1981, became acquainted noth this area as a child when his family drove through from Ohio each year for summer vacation.
•This area is so beautiful,” ha 'says. “When we came to live in Washington, D.C., I remembered it, and ujfc looked for a house here.”
His enthusiasm for the town is apparent; “Here we have a wonderful mix of people. They’re all so warm and friendly. We have a town rich in history, a good blend of commercial and residential properties, a place for wholesome and peaceful family life. The people here have cared enough for the town to protect it from outriders who want to make a quick buck.”
This, Wickens thinks, is the greatmV
Wwo. 1 TmlmP her whan Fairfax was baeutifttl,” ha notes. “And Georgetown was once beautiful. It’s terrible what can happen when a [dace buckles under to commercial pressure.” i
With these thoughts in mind, Wickens has introduced two ardif nances since the new Town Council coni vened July II. One’s designed to protect the town water supply by re
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