The Lariat Bar in Rutland, ND (population 195) is undergoing hefty construction, and The Sargent County Teller recently printed an article about its progress. A local historian, Bill Anderson, describes the bar as "a primary community social center." He goes on to give the best possible description of a small-town bar:
"The place where community issues were discussed, politcal views expounded, arguments argued, fights fought, scores settled, card games played, dice rolled, pool games shot, drinks mixed, beers poured, relationships formed and shattered, wars won, world problems sovled, and community events and happenings, including athletic events, dances, marriages ... and many others, were plotted, planned, and promoted."
Amen, Mr. Anderson, amen.
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