The metal post that holds the marquee sign in the parking lot of the Washougal Food Center, at 1736 “E” St., has seen better days. Some of the black paint used to spell out the word “liquor” has peeled away, revealing chunks of the original surface and turning the letter “I” into a silver splotch.
“The liquor sign is in the middle of the community, and it’s not very nice looking and falling apart,” Amara Farah said. A senior at Washougal High, Farah felt compelled to beautify the prominent Washougal corner. “(I wanted to cover it with) a picture that’s going to positively represent Washougal and lift others up.”