The Leaf-Chronicle from Clarksville, Tennessee • 39

THE LEAF-CHRONICLE Sunday, February 16, 2003 It's Yo World Yolanda Henderson My friend shares tips for wives of soldiers The deployments from the 101st Airborne Division have already touched the daily lives of many readers. My heart goes out to the families of men and women who are entering their first war. My prayers are with all the men and women who are on the mission to protect our right to be free to think and choose. These men and women have signed on to protect an ideal. When they leave the security of our home shores, these troops are protecting real people you and me, people they don't even know.

So while they are forced to battle man, nature and machine for us, perhaps in homage to our brothers and sisters we could exercise peacekeeping on the home front. Little things mean a lot when tension is high. Try these encouraging little things, and get back to me on what happens. When shopping, say hello to people who come within arms-length. If someone looks lost, offer assistance.

If the line is moving slowly, say something encouraging to the person behind you. These little things encourage human interaction, and with so many families being separated by deployments, we must encourage and support one another a at home. To the men and women of the 101st, "The Beautiful Genius" and I pray for you every night, and will continue to do so until this war is over and every one of you is accounted for. God's speed. I asked my friend who is a psychologist, a retired military officer and a deacon in the church to share some advice to help families dealing with deployment.

She's a pro at this stuff and she's solid in her convictions, so mark her words. She says, "The most important thing is the wives need to make sure all official papers are signed, such as insurance forms. They must make sure to know where all official documents are kept. These papers include marriage licenses, shot records and any document that may have to be presented in the case of the unthinkable." She further suggests what sounds to me like a buddy system. "Make sure the women are all in touch with another wife or someone else in the company or battalion in which their husband is attached.

Family Readiness Group meetings are very important and should be attended if at all possible," she says. And she suggests families stay in the Clarksville area. "Realize that even though it's always nice to go home to our parents, they will actually get better support right here as at least half the community is involved in some way with someone who has deployed or will soon deploy." For women who need like-minded support, send me an e-mail or letter and I'll forward it to my friend to arrange a hook up. I agree when she says, "Don't be afraid to reach out if you need help as we are all in this together." For anyone missing a loved one who has been deployed, remember to write to me to share encouragement with others. Yolanda Henderson is features copy editor at The Leaf-Chronicle and can be reached at (931) 245- 0200 or by e-mail at yolandahen INSIDE LIVING Around Town Puzzle D3 D2 Weddings Engagements D2 Visit us on the Internet at www.theleafchronicle.com.

Railroad strike 135 years ago left long tracks By TODD DEFEO The Leaf-Chronicle Without fanfare, a little known bookmark in Clarksville's history has passed the 135th anniversary of a railroad strike on the Memphis, Clarksville Louisville Railroad. For 11 days, starting on Feb. 6, 1868, the railroad lay dormant "due to an unwillingness on the part of its employees to work without being paid," historian Kincaid Herr noted in his 1960 chronicle of The Louisville Nashville Railroad. The railroad crippled connecting rail service, and many trains were forced to be rerouted. The strike likely also hurt Clarksville's economy.

"A strike would have been devastating in February, especially since river traffic would have slowed as ice formed on the upper Mississippi and Ohio rivers, making them unnavigable," said Greg Zieren, a history professor at Austin Peay State University. "Railroad bankruptcies were a horrible problem in the late 19th century," Zieren said. "There period of monetary tightness in 1867-8 when Treasury Secretary Hugh McCulloch burned greenbacks in order to retire them from circulation." Greenbacks were issued during the Civil War to help the Union pay for military expenses but weren't backed by gold. "This might have made i it difficult for the railroad to get funds to pay its employees," Zieren said. "Banks would have been reluctant to or lend without collateral, and Time line of Memphis, Clarksville, Louisville Railroad Jan.

28, 1852 The Memphis, Clarksville Louisville receives its charter. 11854 -Construction of the Memphis, Clarksville Louisville begins. Oct. 1, 1859 The inaugural run of a train on the Memphis, Clarksville Louisville between Clarksville and Guthrie, Sept. 16, 1860 -Tracks completed between Bowling Green, and Clarksville, allowing trains to run directly from Memphis to Louisville.

Sept. 24, 1860 The first trains run over the newly most railroad property was already mortgaged by bonds or construction Not only did The Mem- phis, Clarksville Louisville Railroad's strike have an impact on locals, the action was See Strike, D4 SUNDAY LIVING Feature Fine wines sin the South Beachaven winery earns 14 awards, including Best of Show By ANN WALLACE The Leaf-Chronicle One of the jewels in the Queen City's crown is Beachaven Vineyards and Winery. It has become a tourist stop and a favorite entertainment venue for people throughout the summer with the Jazz on the Lawn concert series. Recently, Beachaven added another feather to its cap of regional recognition when the vineyard received 14 awards in the Wines of the South annual winemaking competition. As a matter of fact, Beachaven took "Best of Show," the top honor, for its a semi-dry blend of Vidal Blanc and grapes.

Donna Leaf-Chronicle Winemakers from 12 Beachaven Vineyards and Winery owner Louisa Cook and wine maker Kip Summers. states in the Southeast competed for accolades in the He said that Beachaven contest sponsored by the is on the fast track to be- Donna Leaf-Chronicle Beachaven Vineyards and Winery, at 1100 Dunlop Lane, has produced many award-winning wines. For a tour and tasting, call 645-8867. Silver medals were awarded for Beachaven's Blackberry, Beachaven Blush, Beachaven White, Classic White, Riesling, Harmony! and Port. TODAY side Drive.

551- ders, Governor's Brary, 547 Main St. etime 1 p.m. Bor- 9:30 p.m. at The Children's Storytime and Movi- go Ben Wilson 4010. Square Mall.

Free. 647-1114. 906-7049. entertainment MONDAY Hematite Hike Pennyroyal 1:30 p.m. at Land Be- Area Museum 8:30 a.m.-4:30 tween the Lakes National p.m.

at 217 East Ninth Recreation Area. $3. Hopkinsville, Ky. $2. (270) Robert Penn Warren 887-4270.

Birthplace and Museum 2-4 Family Story Time 9:30 p.m. at Third and Cherry a.m. at the library, 350 streets, Guthrie, Ky. Free. Pageant Lane.

Free. 648-8826. (270) 483-2683. For complete Biker Day with free food ment listings, see the "go" 3 p.m. at Strokers, 1032 River- section every Friday.

completed 64-mile run between Clarksville and Bowling Green. I Feb. 6, 1868-An 11 day strike begins on the Memphis, Clarksville Louisville Railroad because the railroad is unable to pay salaries and bills. 11872 Memphis, Clarksville Louisville purchased by the Louisville Nashville Railroad. Sources: Past editions of The Clarksville Chronicle, Kincaid Herr's "The Louisville Nashville Railroad" and Maury Klein's "History of the Louisville Nashville Railroad.

said. a Bill Morris from the Uni- we versity of Tennessee Food Service Department served cret as chairman of the Wines of the South competition. PET OF THE WEEK of Clarksville's history can be found at the Louisville Railroad depot on 10th and Commerce streets. of the Memphis, Clarksville Louisville Railroad, ultimately folded into the Louisville Nashville Railroad, strike 135-years ago Feb. 6.

They laid the tracks that the Nashville Railroad operated into the 1970s. CLARKSVILLE Todd Leaf-Chronicle Remnants Nashville Employees which went on Louisville coming No. 1 in winemakcircles. "Beachaven is one of the premier wineries in the and in the South," Morris said. "Their vast arof different wines impresses me.

Beachaven a point to produce for those who are learning to become winedrinkers and for those experienced winedrinkers with drier palates." Summers said, product line is so wide bebasically we provide for the different of different people. demographics of Clarksville bring people from all over and with comes particular preferences." the Beachaven group to those varied tastes stocking the shelves with litany of fine wine flavors. "And our inventories are matching our sales. There's market for everything that carry," Ed Cooke said. Louisa Cooke said the seis in having the right See Winery, D4 Truman and many other pets are looking for a good home.

Several groups in Clarksville are striving to, help these animals. If you cannot adopt a pet, consider donating dog or cat food to any one of these organizations. Volunteers are always welcome. Turn to Page D4: for a complete list of groups and more pet Truman pictures. Fox to air Michael Jackson 'Take 2' By DAVID BAUDER contest sponsored by the University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Association.

When it comes to national and international recognition for fine wines Beachaven owners Ed and Louisa Cooke feel Southern wines are often slighted. "The South is never mentioned. Our goal in the South is to set out to change that," Louisa Cooke said. "It is a point of Southern pride," said Kip Summers, Beachaven's winemaker. The way to create more household familiarity with Southern wines is to produce a quality wine and compete in competitions.

And Beachaven is consistently moving in that direction. Take this year's Wines of the South competition. Beachaven took the "Best of Show" award and its Cumberland White won the "Best of White" category. Beachaven earned those two top awards along with gold medals for its 15th Anniversary champagne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Jazz! and Cumberland White. THINGS TO DO ing state ray makes wines more cause wines tastes The here them taste So caters by a Associated Press NEW YORK The Michael Jackson media wars continue, with Fox agreeing to air outtakes the singer selected from his controversial interview with a British journalist.

A two-hour special, tentatively titled "Michael Jackson, Take Two: The Interview They Wouldn't Show You," i is scheduled to air Thursday. The Jackson spectacle is fodder for hungry television networks, particularly in a hotly, contested ratings sweeps month. ABC's airing of Jackson's interJackson view with Martin Bashir was last week's most popular show, seen by 27.1 million people. Angered by how Bashir portrayed him as an odd man-child who says he sometimes innocently lets children sleep in his own bed Jackson came forward with videotape taken during the Bashir interview by his own production company. Jackson's British publicist said over the weekend that the footage "clearly shows that Bashir was actually continuing to praise Michael's abilities as a father and Bashir making many statements about how he feels it is a pity that the world is so quick to criticize Michael." Fox spokesman Scott Grogin said he didn't know how much the network paid Jackson for the video.

ABC reportedly paid a British television company nearly $5 million to show the Bashir interview. Fox's special does not feature any new interview with Jackson, Grogin said. A Jackson spokesman, Stuart Backerman, said Fox was selected because it was he network "that packaged it with the best sensitivity to Michael Jackson." There were several who were interested, including the other top three broadcast networks, he said. He would not comment on whether there was a payment to Jackson. The footage also includes an extensive interview with Debby Rowe, Jackson's former wife, he said "I enjoy the fact that people enjoy our wines.

We are becoming one of the best wineries in the South by producing consistently good wines," Louisa Cooke STAR GAZING Associated Press CHICAGO Mayor Richard M. Daley gives the movie that bears his city's name high marks. He has one complaint, though: It was shot in I Canada. "The movie is great," Daley said Tuesday. "I said, Too bad it wasn't filmed in Chicago." Canada says, 'OK, we want the film industry.

We will subsidize So all the film industry went from America up to Canada," Daley said. "Chicago," adapted from the stage hit, leads this year's 1 Oscar contenders with 13 nominations. TO REACH US If you have news to submit, please call (931) 245-0203, send e-mail to theleafchronicle.com, fax us at (931) 552-5859, or contact us directly: Maria Rice McClure features editor, (931) 245-0203 Stacy Smith Segovia features writer, (931) 245-0237 Ann Wallace features writer, (931) 245-0287 annwallace Yolanda Henderson features copy editor, (931) 245-0200 Wedding, engagement and anniversary announcement forms may picked up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Forms are due by noon Monday for Sunday's paper.

First birthday photos should be mailed af least 10 days before the birthday to First Birthday, P.O. Box 31029, Clarksville, TN 37040. Write the name, sex and birthday and the parent's names, address and phone numbers on the back of the picture..