Amid an unusually nasty election cycle, a sign of civility emerges. The signs dot yards in roughly equal numbers, indicating a close race.
A red-brick house in the 1900 block of Fall Hill Avenue stands out, as it displays signs for both candidates side by side on its front lawn. This is the home of Harold Bannister.
"The only house with both in the whole city, right?"
Bannister's unique display of support for local political rivals sparks curiosity about what motivates someone to make such a statement in a less-than-congenial climate.
Author's summary: A house shows civility amidst election chaos.