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• In the 1600s, Ellis Island was the home of Mohe­ gan Indians, who called it Kioshk, or Gull Island.

The 3.3-acre island was purchased in the 1630s by a Dutchman, who renamed it Oyster Island because of the large numbers of shellfish found on its beaches.

During the 1700s, it was renamed again, this time to Gibbet Island, a term for a large upright post used as a gallows. The island was regularly used as a place to hang those convicted of piracy.

• New York merchant Samuel Ellis bought the island in 1775, and built a tavern there to serve local fisher­ man. It changed hands again in 1808 when the state of New York purchased it, and used it to store ammu­ nition during the War of 1812.

• The last hanging occurred in 1839. After its use as a munitions arsenal for the Union Army during the Civil War, the island was vacant for many years.

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• It was decided during the 1880s that New York’s immigration station at Castle Garden, which had processed more than 8 million immigrants over a 35year span, would be replaced by a new facility on Ellis Island. Expansion of the island began by add­ ing landfill obtained by the excavation for New York City’s subway tunnels. The area doubled to more than six acres. • On New Year’s Day, 1892, the new Ellis Island Immi­ gration Station officially opened. Three ships hold­ ing more than 700 immigrants were waiting to pass through. The first person admitted was an Irish girl celebrating her 15th birthday, Annie Moore. In honor of her status, she was presented with a $10 gold piece.

Close to 450,000 people would follow during the first year of operation. More than 1.5 million immigrants were processed during the first five years of operations. • Annie Moore arrived with her two brothers, all three unaccompanied minors. In 1907, a federal law was passed, prohibiting children arriving without adults. • Immigrants were closely checked by doctors for more than 60 diseases and disabilities that could disqual­ ify them from entry. Those suspected were marked with chalk and detained. A contagious eye condition called trachoma was monitored very closely, with “TCâ€? chalked on the jackets of those suspected. “Lâ€? was used for lameness, “Sâ€? for senility, “SCâ€? for scalp problems, “Gâ€? for goiter, and “Xâ€? for those with a suspected men­ tal defect, among several other possible disabilities.

While 80% of immigrants successfully passed through in just hours, many were detained for days or even weeks. Free meals were provided, usually beef stew, po­ tatoes, herring, baked beans, stewed prunes, and bread.

from the rigorous physical exams. • Although many chose to remain in New York City, others traveled by barge to New Jersey, where they boarded trains for other destinations across the United States. • Five years after opening, with 200 immigrants on site, a fire broke out in the main building, a huge three-storied structure, resulting in the roof col­ lapsing. There were no injuries, but all immigration records dating back to 1840, including those from Castle Garden, were destroyed. Within six months a new fireproof facility opened, with more than 2,200 people processed on its first day. • By 1903, additional space was needed, and two ad­ ditional islands were created using landfill. By 1906, Ellis Island had grown from its original 3.3 acres to upwards of 27 acres. About 90% of the area did not exist in 1800. • The price for an immigrant planning a trip to Amer­ ica varied from $12 to $60 per person. Many families saved for years to make the journey. • During World War I, immigration declined dramati­ cally. The United States began establishing embassies worldwide and a large number of immigrants were processed in their home countries rather than going through Ellis Island. The 1915 total of immigrants was 178,416, but by 1918, the number had dropped to only 28,867. In 1917, the facility started operation as a U.S. Army hospital and a detention center for enemy aliens. • A literacy test was introduced in 1917, and all those over age 16 who could not read 40 test words in their native language were denied admittance. • In 1924, an immigration act limited total immigra­ tion to 165,000 per year, and fixed quotas from spe­ cific countries.

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• As mass immigration declined into America, and the Great Depression caused more to leave the coun­ try than to arrive, the buildings began to fall into neglect and abandonment. During World War II, part of the island was used to house suspected Nazi sym­ pathizers and enemies of the state. • From 1925 until 1954, only 2.3 million immigrants were processed. In November, 1954, all 33 structures were officially closed, and the island was declared government surplus property. A Norwegian mer­ chant seaman, Arne Peterssen, was the last person to pass through immigration there. • In 1965, Ellis Island became a National Park Service National Monument; however, it didn’t open to the public until 1976, when 50,000 people toured the island. Six years later, President Reagan initiated a fundraiser for private investors for the restoration and preservation of the facility. The $156 million project was completed in 1990, and the Main Arriv­ als Building was re-opened to the public. Millions of immigrant arrival records were made available to the public in 2001, enabling visitors to trace their ances­ try in the restored Hall. More than 30 million visitors have toured Ellis Island since 1990. • Out of the original 33 structures on the island, 29 are still closed, waiting to be restored. • Several well-known immigrants were processed through Ellis Island over the years, including cos­ metics icon Max Factor from Poland and actor Cary Grant from England. The Trapp Family singers of “The Sound of Musicâ€? fame came through from Austria. Athletes Charles Atlas, Knute Rockne, and Johnny Weissmuller also were processed there. At least two well-known criminals came through the station, gangster Lucky Luciano from Italy, and Ger­ man Bruno Hauptmann, later convicted of kidnap­ ping the Lindbergh baby.

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• Orchids are the largest family of flow­ ering plants, with about 28,000 differ­ ent species, (almost five times the num­ ber of mammal species), with more still being discovered. They are also one of the oldest flowers in existence. Fossil­ ized pollen from an ancient orchid was discovered on the back of a bee encased in amber in a mine in the Dominican Republic. Orchids grow naturally every­ where in the world, except in extreme­ ly cold climates and in the desert.

• Orchids have bilateral symmetry, in other words, the two halves are mirror images of each other, similar to the hu­ man face..

• The flowers of some orchids last only a few hours, while other varieties pro­ duce blooms that survive six months.

Some plants can live up to 100 years.

The unusual Bulbophyllum nocturnum orchid, discovered in 2011, blooms only at night, and only for one night.

• Orchids produce the smallest seeds in the world, about the size of a particle of dust, and visible only under a microscope.

Each seedpod contains up to 3 million seeds, how­ ever, only a few will devel­ op into a mature orchid plant.

• Climate affects the size, shape, and tex­ ture of orchid leaves.

Those that grow in a dry climate have thick leaves covered with wax.

Those growing in a warm, hu­ mid area have long thin leaves.

Some varieties have no leaves at all.

• The world’s smallest orchid spe­ cies has flowers measuring just 2 mm wide. The petals are trans­ parent and just one cell thick.

The Giant orchid grows up to 8.2 ft. (2.5 m) across.

• Did you know that the vanilla plant is a member of the orchid family? This climbing orchid produces the bean from which the vanilla flavoring is extracted. Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes discovered vanilla on the Gulf Coast of Mexico in the early 1500s and named it “vainilla,” translating “little pod.”

• The people of China have been using the orchid for its medicinal properties since 2800 BC. The plant is said to cure headaches, fever, and coughs, as well as accelerating the healing of wounds.

The ancient Aztecs dried orchid roots in the sun, ground them into powder, add­ ed water, and used as a strong adhesive.

• Many orchids have a unique way of tricking insects into pollinating them.

The reproductive parts of several types are shaped and colored to resemble the kind of insect they hope to attract. The bee orchid contains a petal that looks like a female bee, and even produces a smell similar to that of the female.

This attracts the male who be­ comes covered in pollen, then flies off to find another orchid he thinks is a mate, thus ensur­ ing pollination of the species.

• Pollination of or­ chids is so special­ ized, if a particular insect becomes ex­ tinct, the orchid it pollinates will also become extinct.

• Folks living during the Victorian era between 1840 and 1910 be­ came enamored with orchids. Some even traveled around the world seeking specific variet­ ies. A shipment of a rare variety could bring up to $80,000 at that time.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have peripheral neuropathy symp­ toms in my feet. I am borderline diabetic and keep it un­ der control by eating right. Also, my legs are weak, and I am doing exercises. I was taking the drug Reglan for a couple of months. During the time I was taking it was when I started to have these leg problems. Could this be a side effect of the Reglan? -- G.D. ANSWER: Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of longstanding diabetes, especially if it has been poorly controlled. Occasionally, it can show up seemingly early in the course of Type 2 diabetes, but this is thought to represent a delay in diagnosis in otherwise asymptomat­ ic disease or in those who have ignored symptoms. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy usually begin with numbness, and later on pain and tingling of the feet.

Weakness, when it happens, generally comes later on.

Metoclopramide (Reglan) is used for nausea and vomit­ ing, especially after chemotherapy, and is used to stimu­ late the stomach emptying in people with diabetic gas­ troparesis, which is a type of neuropathy of the nerves to the stomach and intestines. Many or most diabetics with gastroparesis also have diabetic neuropathy. How­ ever, metoclopramide should not be given for more than eight weeks due to the risk of tardive dyskinesia, a serious disease of motor control, especially in the facial muscles. Although tardive dyskinesia can cause symp­ toms in the limbs, weakness would be unusual, and tar­ dive dyskinesia would be very unusual if you took the Reglan only for two months and have stopped.

I think it is unlikely that either diabetic neuropathy or the Reglan are causing the muscle weakness. There are many kinds of neuropathies, and all (or nearly all) are more common in people with diabetes. I would revisit your doctor to try to find out more about why you are having leg weakness.

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STRETCHING HELPS EASE SPINAL STENOSIS PAIN DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife suffered from spinal steno­ sis. She had a cortisone shot, which helped for 90 days.

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an hour to complete it, and she now does it three times a week. She plays hard tennis five days a week, hasn't complained about pain since 2010, and hasn't needed any physical therapy, either. I continue to be amazed.

Certainly this kind of therapy can't hurt anyone, since you do it only to your personal comfort levels. Perhaps you might mention this type of therapy in your column sometime. It worked miracles for us at virtually no cost.

— R.M. ANSWER: Spinal stenosis is caused by pressure on the nerves at the level of the spinal column. Physical ther­ apy is one effective treatment, and one I always rec­ ommend prior to considering surgery. I thank you for taking the time to point out that gentle stretching can help, probably by opening up the spaces in between the vertebrae to allow the nerve more room.

The booklet on back problems gives an outline of some causes of and treatments for the more-common back maladies. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 303W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. En­ close a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: We recently lost a dear relative to cholangiocarcinoma. He had served in the Navy in Viet­ nam. The probable cause of his cancer was from a para­ site, a river fluke, which is common to that region. The diagnosis came way too late to save his life. How can veterans be tested or diagnosed early enough for a pos­ sible successful cure? Are there any current tests avail­ able? — J.A.E. ANSWER: I am sorry to hear about your relative. Chol­ angiocarcinoma is cancer of the bile duct, a rare cancer.

Liver flukes are a risk factor, and so is a condition called primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition associated with ulcerative colitis. The cancer is rare but highly le­ thal, because by the time symptoms show up, the cancer usually is advanced.

Also because of its rarity, screening for the cancer in a general population won't be effective. However, for peo­ ple at high risk, such as those with PSC or a history of liver parasites, at least one study has shown that screen­ ing with a blood test (CA 19-9, CEA) or by endoscopy can be effective. It would be reasonable to speak with the expert taking care of this problem, usually a gastroenter­ ologist, about screening.

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cording to the failing BBC News, wears the "shortest skirt on campus." What's everybody so upset about? The guy plays golf for a living.

I never liked the "March Madness" moniker. It's only madness if you think that anybody outside of Duke, Kansas, North Carolina or Kentucky can win the men's tournament. These play-in games are a joke, but I guess it's all that some students will ever really have in terms of feeling the electricity of a national audience. It's not like Red Bank State or Twizzler Tech is ever going to cut down any nets ... it's just better than the programming alternatives for the night. And you have to hand it to the ladies, they have really done a great job marketing and presenting their game. The past year has been the first where I've heard very serious discussion and praise of the women's game, and that's a great thing.

The Masters is the finest tournament in the world and one of the greatest things humans do on Earth when it comes to sports. It's a place where the best come to shine, where people behave — ever heard of anyone get­ ting in a fight at The Masters? — where there isn't a cell­ phone (calls are free), not a speck of garbage, and food and beer are inexpensive (and tasty). The entire world outside of the National could be on fire and nobody on the grounds would know until they exited the front gates. We need more places like Augusta in the world.

And please, do not weep for Sergio Garcia. Far from the "lovable bridesmaid" the fake news media have been making him out to be — this tough-luck Spaniard who never wins anything — we can finally stop with all of that nonsense now that he has won the finest cham­ pionship in all of sports — The Masters. And he's won plenty, something like 30 tour wins, and he's about to marry Golf Channel personality Angela Akins, who ac­

More teams make the NBA and NHL playoffs than do not. Think about that for a moment. It's absurd, but not when your team makes the playoffs (and if they don't, you feel terrible). It's good to have the Canadian teams back; it just feels wrong when they're not playing the game that gives their lives so much purpose. That said, I think this finally is going to be the Washington Capitals' year, providing they get past the Penguins and Rangers, and beat the Blackhawks in the finals. On the hardwood, you'd be nuts to bet against Stephen Curry and Golden State, but as long as LeBron is on the floor, there's al­ ways a chance for Cleveland.

And of course the Cubs will repeat. Good things come in pairs!

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Chris Davis (2013), Nelson Cruz (2011), Mark McG­ wire (1998) and Willie Mays (1971).

2. Lamar Hoyt of the Chicago White Sox had a 3.66 ERA in 1983.

3. Three -- Reggie Bush of Southern Cal (2005 -- later vacated), Mark Ingram of Alabama (2009) and Der­ rick Henry of Alabama (2015).

4. Four times -- the 2007-08, 2008-09, 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.

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6. It was 2005, when the team was known as Sun Trust Racing.

7. Jo Durie, in 1984.

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Work with her every day in a quiet setting. She must come the first time you call; she must sit the first time you tell her to; and she must stay in place until you give the command to come. Give her lots of praise and a little treat only when she does these correctly. (Do not scold her or get frustrated if she doesn't respond quickly -- just be patient and positive.)

DITCH THE SHOCK TREATMENT DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My little dog "Sherry" barks like crazy every time someone knocks or rings the bell. I've been trying to teach her to stop by using a spray bottle of water, as well as a sonic training device. So far, it's just not working at all. What can I do? -- Janet P., via email DEAR JANET: One of the reasons I rarely recommend tools like spray bottles or sonic trainers is because own­ ers often rely on them as a primary means of behavior modification, rather than a last resort. Barking at the door is a common behavior for dogs -- to them, it's their job!

So, when an owner suddenly spritzes a dog as it's rush­ ing to the door, or zaps it with a sonic noise, it's very confusing and even traumatizing. These methods are de­ signed to "shock" your dog into outright stopping what they're doing. But that doesn't help them understand what you actually want them to do.

Between training, when someone knocks at the door, command Sherry to come when she starts barking.

When she gets to you, have her sit down before you an­ swer the door. Once Sherry responds well to basic com­ mands, you can add the command "quiet" to her reper­ toire.

CALMING A FEARFUL DOG DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My little Schnoodle, "Daisy," hates noises, thunder, firecrackers and more — but only in­ doors. We can be outside and have large trucks go by with air brakes squealing, and she doesn't care. But or­ dinary house noises, like windows creaking, have begun to bother her recently. Last year I got a new front door and it really cracks and creaks in the afternoon when it gets hot. She is petrified of this, shaking and panting the entire time. Please help, as we are at our wits' end.

— Pam, via email DEAR PAM: If the issue started over the past year, have the veterinarian check her out thoroughly. Not just her hearing and sight, but for any underlying conditions.

While Schnoodles are less prone to certain health con­ ditions of their parent breeds (poodle and Schnauzer), they could still suffer from inherited conditions. Accord­ ing to the AKC, autoimmune thyroiditis is one possibili­ ty; behavioral changes like excessive anxiety are among the symptoms of this condition.

However, even completely healthy dogs can develop a phobia to noise, perhaps because they attach a nega­ tive experience to a specific noise. In that case, TLC and training can help, along with medication if needed.

Talk to the vet about Daisy's noise phobia and work out a treatment and training plan, if possible. For ex­ ample, use anti-anxiety medication for a time to help Daisy stay calmer, but then begin replacing meds with positive-stimulation training. This is done by making the sound that causes anxiety, but giving Daisy a favor­ ite treat or praise each time the sound is made. There's more to it than I have room to explain here, so consider working with a trainer to help Daisy handle that creaky door.

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ASPARAGUS IS PERFECT FOR SPRING RECIPES Nothing says "spring is here" like a beautiful bunch of crisp asparagus. While asparagus is available year-round, it's much better when purchased locally.

Asparagus is easy to select and prepare, and comes in a variety of vibrant colors including green, violet, purple and white. It also grows wild and is commercially avail­ able fresh, frozen and canned. The stalks range in size from colossal to small. Various types and colors of as­ paragus can be used without any noticeable difference in the taste, so mix and match colors and sizes for visual interest.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO Makes 4 servings Use a mixture of yellow and red tomatoes in this dish to give it a festive look.

6 cups Vegetable Broth, divided 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, chopped 2–4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups dry arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and bias cut into 1-inch pieces 1 juice and zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil,* divided 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1 salt, to taste 1 white pepper, to taste Heat broth over low heat. Have a ladle handy.

If you're planning to use the asparagus on the same day, rinse it under cool water and pat the stalks dry with a paper towel. Smaller stalks can be broken or cut at the point where the stem naturally snaps. Peeling the end of thicker stalks with a paring knife or a vegetable peel­ er removes any woody stems and can be done up to 2 hours before cooking. Place the prepared asparagus in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to stay crisp until ready to cook.

Fresh asparagus should never be washed or soaked be­ fore storing. If the asparagus is bound with a rubber band, remove it, as it will pinch and bruise the stalks.

Asparagus can be stored for up to two days if the stalks are trimmed and placed upright in a jar with about an inch of water in the bottom. Cover the asparagus with a plastic bag and store the spears in the refrigerator.

Asparagus cooks in minutes and can be prepared steamed or boiled in the microwave or oven. It tastes delicious hot or cold, and it also freezes well if blanched first in hot water.

Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse. One-half cup of cooked asparagus contains significant amounts of folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and beta-carotene. It's also a heart-healthy food, and a natural diuretic.

than one-tenth of the rice brown. Add wine and cook, stirring, until the rice absorbs the liquid. Add 1 cup of the broth. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until most of the broth is absorbed. Do not allow the rice to brown or stick to the pan. Continue adding the broth, 1 cup at a time, and cook until it is nearly all ab­ sorbed. When adding the last cup of broth, add the as­ paragus.

When the broth is absorbed and the asparagus is just ten­ der, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, half the zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, tarragon, and tomato. Mix gently so the asparagus doesn't fall apart. Add salt and white pepper to taste.

Divide the risotto among four large, shallow bowls. Gar­ nish with the remaining basil and top with some lemon zest. Drizzle a teaspoon or so of the olive oil. Serve im­ mediately.

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This versatile vegetable works well as a room-tempera­ ture appetizer, blended into a soup, as a flavorful side dish, the main ingredient in a colorful salad or as part of a main course like my recipe for Lemon Chicken with Asparagus. Preparing asparagus is a delicious and nutri­ tious way to celebrate spring.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's author, culinary historian and the author of seven cook­ books. (c) 2017 Angela Shelf Medearis and King Features Synd., Inc.

SESAME ASPARAGUS Makes 4 1-cup servings The secret to delicious asparagus is cooking it until it is just tender. It should be bright green and still retain a bit of crispness. Be sure to use "toasted" sesame oil which is dark and very flavorful.

1 pound fresh asparagus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Sesame Salt Trim ends off asparagus, then steam until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame oil. Toss to coat, then sprinkle with Sesame Salt.

Per 1-cup serving Source: Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, Ph.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

*For a lower-fat version, skip drizzling the final dish with additional olive oil.

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

Heat oil in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and rice. Cook, stirring con­ stantly, until the rice begins to brown. Do not let more

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