The Church in the News June 22, 2001 Stories from the news media that include reference to the Church. Ellis Island Finds an Immigrant Wave Online — USA Today It's estimated that 40 percent of Americans today can trace a relative back to Ellis Island, which was the turnstile during what was the greatest migration in modern history. Since the Church and the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation placed a massive amount of Ellis Island immigration information on the Web, millions of Americans and others have felt "driven" to the site in search of their families. Genealogists estimate that 6 in 10 Americans are, in one form or another, researching family history. "When you do it in the context of family, it gives you more of a sense of completeness for yourself," says Wayne Metcalf, director of the Church's Family History Department. Look Good . . . Feel Better Program Helps Member With Cancer — LA Times Caroline Mendoza is battling cancer. In 1992 she was diagnosed with and underwent treatment for breast cancer. Five years later the disease returned. A member of the Church, Mendoza relies on prayer, the memories of her late husband, and the company of her four grandchildren. This article focuses on Mendoza's experience with Look Good ... Feel Better, an organization that provides cosmetic information and resources to women who are suffering from cancer and the effects of treatment. Design Unveiled for Fifth California Temple — San Bernardino County Sun The design for the new Redlands temple in California was recently unveiled. Church officials are hoping to start construction on the temple before the end of the year. It will be built on a five-acre orange grove. Many of the orange trees will remain to serve as a buffer between the temple and neighboring homes. In addition to the Redlands temple, two more California temples have been announced, bringing the total number of temples, proposed or in operation, in the state to seven. Genealogy Software Tutor Available from BYU — BYU Magazine A free one-hour on-line tutorial, developed at BYU and aimed at teaching people how to use computer resources to research genealogy, is now accessible. "BYU created the tutorial to help people interested in family history overcome any fears about technology and make sense of the resources that are presently available to them," said BYU president, Merrill J. Bateman. "The tutorial tells you how to use databases and other Web sites to get the information you need," said BYU professor Raymond S. Wright. Former BYU Player Tevita Ofahengaue Hopeful Despite Ribbing — LA Times Tevita Ofahengaue realizes he faces an uphill battle this summer in training camp with the Arizona Cardinals. The 6-foot-2, 254-pound tight end out of BYU, was the last player drafted in this year's NFL draft. As such, he was roasted and toasted as Mr. Irrelevant at this week's All-Star Sports Banquet. Ofahengaue is confident about a playing career in professional football. "I can play anywhere (on the field)," he said.