We may not know the name of our neighbor two houses down from us, the guy at NAPA who seems to be buying something every time we go in there to get something ourselves or the gal with the smile crossing the street from the courthouse to Darlow’s that always waves a ‘Thank you’ for stopping.

But living in rural America is most likely the best way of living anyone could ask for because we all come together when help is needed.

Generous donations flow when a family stacks up medical bills or a child needs special treatments in Salt Lake City or Seattle. The outpouring of help when a house burns to the ground leaving the occupants with only the clothes they are wearing as they are about to rebuild their lives.

Times such as these when businesses, churches and social groups rally to help by contributing what they can.

This year has undoubtedly been more difficult than most with chaos in our big cities, a pandemic we’re struggling through and we appear to be deeply divided between political parties.

But people from all over the world still want to move here because we have bushels of good tidings that we can be very thankful for that surpass our problems. We celebrate because of who we are and what we have done and that is what Thanksgiving Day is going to be for anyone and everyone at the Bootlegger Bar on West Mullan in Superior.

Owner Shannon Anderson and Dave Barsotti, who is known locally as ‘The Meat Man’ because of his awesome ribs, brisket and for this occasion, deep fried turkey, are inviting everyone to hoist a toast to our country as a free Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings will be provided to everyone who walks in the door.

If it’s just you and your spouse, or you’re single; If you’re short on buddies or family to celebrate with; if times have been tough for whatever reasons, this is where you need to be because you’ll meet and make new friends on a day when America comes together.

Donations will help but they are not expected.

However, if you have Aunt Mabel’s famous green bean casserole, a crockpot of creamed corn or Gramma Gerding's sorghum pecan pie that you’d care to share, these goodies will only add to the smorgasbord and festivities that start at noon and will continue through the afternoon.

Meals to go will be available but transportation will need to be pre-planned for pickup and home delivery for those unable to drive.

Call 509-599-6360 in advance to make arrangements.