Dickson Community

Mallory Paige Guthrie turned 3 on May 31st, 2009, and in her 3 short years she has fought bigger battles than most men I know.

When Mallory was just 2 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV Embryonic Rhabdomyosa ( a rare but aggressive cancer) which, in laymen terms, is a tumor in her abdomen.  According to the information on CaringBridge  ” Her treatment plan consists of 12 weeks of chemo, possibly surgery, then 12 more weeks of radiation with chemo.” The e-mails I have read about how Mal Mal is handling her treatments, and the effects of the chemo, report that she is amazing and continuing on with her little 3 year old life ~ playing and doing what 3 year olds do. She may have lost her hair, but she has NOT lost her smile!

You may ask yourself how a family gets through a major trial and battle like this.  Friends, the only thing I can tell you is it is through something bigger than all of us~  it is through  Faith in God and the love and support of friends and their community. Who wouldn’t do ALL they could for their child and ask others to join in and do the same.  Mallory’s family continually asks us all to pray for their precious little girl because they know that prayer changes things.

The Guthrie family has been very appreciative of the care, concern and support they have received from everyone who has prayed,  made donations and/or  participated in one of their fund raising events.

This Saturday, June the 20th from noon until 6, the community will come together  one more time to assist the Guthries. Look, and listen, for them  in Holland Park in downtown Dickson. A silent auction will start at 12:00, there will be food and live music by The Crush and friends Tim Daley and Clayton Risner.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to be entertained and have fun all while supporting your neighbor.

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Driving down Main Street in downtown Dickson I was thrilled to see the sidewalks crowded with so much foot traffic. There were young couples with one hand on the stroller while the other held iced- coffee, older couples holding hands and teens enjoying ice cream heading toward Holland Park. It was Friday night in Dickson and the musicians had already started to entertain the crowd in the park. And I do mean crowd! Some folks were sprawled out on blankets while their children danced and twirled and some had the fore thought to bring nice folding chairs-it was obvious some of these folks had done this before.

The first Friday night Jammin-n- June of the season was Song Writers Night featuring Jamie Teachenor, Blaine Larson, Kevin Denny and Jay Knowles. These gentlemen have written songs for each other and other famous artists and their delivery and vocal talents at this concert in the park were quite enjoyable.

The music was delightfully country with lyrics reciting the joy of southern living, the merits of sweet tea and country ham as well as the trouble with Sunday mornings after Saturday nights. It was fitting that the concert had to take a short break as the train blew through town just before “I’m that Country” was sung. I believe it was Jamie’s 4 year old son that strolled up on stage to sit on his dad’s lap to lend his voice and accompany him on a song. The youngster also gave his “Elvis” impression to the delight of the crowd.

I saw a flyer on a park bench on Main Street declaring Friday Night Lights in Downtown Dickson with later shopping hours and the promise of outdoor movies. I spoke with Cathy Colson who is the president of the Downtown Dickson Business Association who said they were looking for classic movies to show outdoors by the Red Cap building at about dark or dark 30.

The family atmosphere of the event didn’t deter the teens and the older set didn’t seem to mind the kids darting through the “audience”, and although I was happy to bump into old friends, I didn’t feel the least bit uncomfortable arriving at the concert alone. It appeared that a good time was had by all; I know I enjoyed the concert in the park and have every intention of attending other Friday nights Jammin-n-June. Ya’ll come!

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