Chronic And Recurrent Arch Abuse Sometimes You See It, Sometimes You Don't Detail of the art-deco angel on the provincial "Welcome" arch. There are times when the angels are hardly visible at all, when the arch gets covered by advertising banners or plastered by political posters or competing alcoholic beverages. Times too, when the arch is all spruced up, perhaps by short bursts of civic consciousness and pride. But alas, these occasions are rare and short-lived. Above, once again, the welcome sign covered by an Escudero banner: "Karera Hacienda." Indeed, I am surprised this 'world class' Escudero establishment resorts to this public structure 'defacement" for its advertising needs.