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Fertilizer and fertilizer terms

by Kristina Gabalski

In the last column, we focused on nitrogen and why it is important for plants. Nitrogen is one of the major plant nutrients, and fertilizers contain nutrients. They are not “plant foods,” however. Nutrients are directly absorbed by plant roots and, in some cases, by foliage. According to the University of Maryland Extension (UME), plants use nutrients to make carbohydrates, proteins, defense Fruits, vegetables, and flowers growing in your garden like these tulips, compounds as well as are more likely to need fertilizer to reach their full potential than plants other compounds. growing in the wild. Photo by Kristina Gabalski Plants growing in the wild don’t need fertilizers, UME explains, because they get their are referred to as synthetic or chemical nutrients from the air, water, soil minerals, fertilizers. Examples include ammonium and soil organic matter – plants, fallen sulfate – used on acid-loving plants like leaves, microbes, and animals that die and blueberries and azalea; superphosphate; decompose. Our gardens likely DO need granular fertilizers like 10-10-10; and liqfertilizer because soils around homes have uid fertilizers like Miracle-Gro. often been disturbed and topsoil removed.

Remember that inorganic fertilizers are Organic matter is less abundant because mineral salts with nutrients in a soluble leaves and other yard waste may be cleared form which helps with uptake but can leach away and sent to the landfill. Native and easily into the soil. non-native trees and shrubs can thrive in Organic fertilizers are derived solely our yards without fertilizer, but vegetables, from remains, the by-products of once-livfruits, and flowers are more likely to need ing organisms. Wastes and by-products of fertilizer and/or additions of organic mat- the plant and animal processing industries ter to reach their full potential. Good plant can be used as fertilizers. Cottonseed meal, health depends on a continuous supply of blood meal, bone meal, horn meal, and all available nutrients from the soil. manures are examples of natural organic The University of Maryland Extension fertilizers. There are some human-made or explains that fertilizers are regulated synthetic organic fertilizers, which include materials that contain at least one plant urea, ureaform, and IBDU. Organic fertilnutrient. The nutrient content is guaran- izers are beneficial for improving the soil’s teed by the three numbers found on bags physical structure and increasing bacterial and containers of fertilizer. Also known fungal activity, Cornell says. as the nutrient analysis, these numbers Finally, special-purpose fertilizers – packrepresent the percentage, by weight, of aged for certain uses or types of plants, such nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. as Rhododendron and Azalea Food, Holly A five-pound bag of 10-5-5 fertilizer, for Tone, or Rose Food – contain compounds example, contains 0.5 pound of nitrogen; that leave an acid residue that helps acidify 0.25 pound of phosphorus (expressed as the soil. However, these “acidic” fertilizers phosphate); and 0.25 pound of potassium are not expected to permanently change (expressed as potash). your soil from alkaline to acid, and, Cornell Cornell University says there is often adds, there are limitations on how much confusion over the terms inorganic, syn- fertilizer can alter soil pH. thetic, organic, natural, and special-purCornell warns that fertilizers packaged pose fertilizers. for specific plants – like roses – don’t often There are some inorganic fertilizers that have a valid research basis for being called exist in nature as insoluble parent/rock “special.” It is best to perform a soil test materials such as rock phosphate, sodium before purchasing any expensive specialnitrate, and potassium sulfate, Cornell purpose fertilizer. The reserve of nutrients says. Others are manufactured products already in the soil changes with every soil made from non-living materials. These type and location.

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ELMGROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are located at 1500 Spencerport Road, Rochester 14606 in Gates. Phone: 585247-4973. Building is handicapped accessible. Time of Worship: 10AM - led by Rev. Jeff Aiosa. Website: ElmgroveUMC.org. You can join us remotely by clicking on the link to the Pastor’s page (you do not need a Facebook account to view posts). Email: ElmgroveUMC@yahoo.com. Community Outreach and Ministry Opportunities include: Little Free Library, SWEM, Aurora House, RAIHN, Prayer ministries, etc. We have a long history in the Gates community and we are looking forward to a bright future that includes you! Please come and join us on Sunday!

FIRST BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lead Pastor Kevin Pestke. Vision statement: Love God, Love People, Serve Others, Tell Everyone. We offer in-person and live-streamed services on Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am, with children’s Sunday School, teen ministry, and nurseries available. We also offer separate Deaf services Sundays at 10:30 am. We have adult services Wednesday nights (ASL provided), and AWANA, teen ministry, and nursery for the kids. During the week we have many options for small groups. Our building is disability accessible. ALL ARE WELCOME!! We would love to have you join us! 990 Manitou Road, Hilton. Phone: 585-392-0777, website: fbbc.info, Facebook: First Bible Baptist Church.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHILI

Our Mission: Recognizing that Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we are called to be rooted in faith, grow together and care for the community.

Please join us for worship each Sunday at 10 AM with Rev. Brandi Wooten, either in person or virtually via live-stream or recording (https://www.facebook.com/ firstpreschili/live/, a Facebook account is not required). Recordings of Sunday Worship Services are also available on YouTube at “1st Presbyterian Church of Chili” We have a family friendly service and Children’s Church where all are welcome. Face Masks required for anyone unvaccinated. Youth Group, Bible Studies, and Community Outreach Programs, including our Food Cupboard (3rd Saturday of each month) are a few of the opportunities we offer to enrich our faith. In need of prayer or counsel, call the church office 585-889-9896 or email Brandi at revbrandi@gmail.com. Handicapped accessible.

Website: chili-presbyterian.org. 3600 Chili Avenue, Rochester, N.Y.

HILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, (585) 392-7990, Email hbchurch@frontiernet.net, Pastor Dan Brown. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We offer In-person services and Live-Streaming on YouTube under “Hilton Baptist Church Live.” Visit our Website at hiltonbaptist.org for more information. We are a Congregation of the American Baptist Churches. Our Building is Handicap Accessible and we offer Hearing Assistance during the Worship service. Everyone is Welcome to join our Church family!

HILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Following Christ; Connecting Generations; Transforming Communities. 21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 392-8761. Rev. Jennifer Green, pastor. Website: www.humcny.org, E-mail: office@humcny.org. Worship Service is open in the HUMC Sanctuary. Service: 10am.

Fellowship: 11am. Sunday Services are live-streamed at HUMCny.org. Handicap Accessible.

LIFEQUEST COMMUNITY CHURCH

59 Henry St, Hilton, Hilton Community Center, www.lifequest.cc, email: info@lifequest. cc, Facebook: LifeQuestCC, twitter: @lifequestcc Lead Pastor: Rob Dickerson. Worship 10am. Midweek programs: Tuesday 7pm Royal Rangers – a scouting program for boys.

Saturday 7pm YouthQuest High School & Middle School student ministry. “Journeying together as we discover God’s love and purpose for our lives.” Faith, Family, Friends, Fun, Freedom.

MORTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1152 County Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464. Church phone 585-659-8459, email mortonbaptistchurch@yahoo.com. Pastor: Steven M Worrall, email pastorsteve712@gmail. com, cell 585-354-9779. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Sunday school is held during church service. Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at noon, Choir practice at 6:30pm Wednesdays. Youth Group meets on Friday nights from 7 to 9pm. Our building is handicap accessible and visitors are welcome.

NORTHSTAR FELLOWSHIP

Small church with new Pastor. Come visit! We have deep Bible scriptural verse by verse teaching. We follow a 1-1 relationship with Jesus and not strict religious type stuff. Our foundation is Love, Grace, Mercy and Peace. We invite you to come in drink coffee, eat food, sit in relaxed clothes, sweatpants, Jeans, t-shirts and just be loved & fed the entire Bible, verse by verse. We are simple, easy, relaxed, and loving. For prayer or help, call Pastor Andy at 585-314-4906. See you Sunday at 50 Hamlin/Clarkson Townline Road at 10:45am, https://www.northstarny.org/

OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH

We are over 202 years young! Join us to renew and refresh your faith with a warm, friendly, caring group of people! Learn about the Bible and live abundantly. We have a wonderful choir and special music during worship. We have strong mission and outreach to others through local, regional and world-wide mission partners.We invite you to join us for worship Sunday mornings at 11 AM*. ZOOM Worship is offered for those who cannot attend in person. Nursery care available. Active Youth Ministry: Sunday School at 9:55 AM in the Children’s Resource Room. *Due to Covid restrictions, masks are required for all children over 2 years of age until further notice. In addition to Sunday School, our Director of Children’s Ministry, Dale Shonk, conducts “Kids Faith Discovery” for school age children every Wednesday evening 6:20-7:30 PM. Join the fun! Bible Study on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7 PM. We are located near the intersection of Colby and Washington Streets at 721 Washington Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Interim Pastor, Rev. Cliff Houston.

Music Director: Suzanne Feuerherm. For more information, contact us at 585-352-1077 or visit our website at www.obcny.org. See you on Sunday!

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is: “To equip ourselves and others to be disciples of Christ as we seek God’s will for our church and beyond.” Reverend Doctor Eileen Borduin Vanderzwan. Sunday worship is at 10AM live in our sanctuary following current CDC requirements, as well as livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live. Bible Studies, Youth Group, Sunday School and outreach are available to all. Contact the church for more information and for links: ogdenpresbyterian@gmail.com; www.ogdenpresbyterian.org; 585-352-6802; 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport.

PARMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

39 Hovey Street, Hilton, (585) 615-6383, www.PCFMinistries.com, Facebook: Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Myke Merrill. Worship Services: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 10AM. Family Midweek: Wednesday 6:30PM – Kids Club, TurningPoint Teens, Adult Bible Discussion Group. Nursery School: Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care Center, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton. School Phone: (585) 392-5792.

PEARCE CHURCH

pearcechurch.org. 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, NY 14514. 585-594-9488. Join us for worship! Saturday: 5pm. Sunday: 10:30am. Pearce 4 Kids Child Care Center, Pearce4kids.org, 585-594-1833. Handicapped Accessible.

THE POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Don’t miss out on what God has planned for you! Sunday Services 10:30 am and 6 pm, Thursday Services 7 pm. Prayer for the sick the first Sunday morning service of every month. All are welcome! 4756 Lake Road, Brockport (Brockport Corners Mall behind Sherwin Williams), 585-943-1719, www.brockportphchurch.com.

SPENCERPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Located at 3940 Canal Road, Spencerport, NY 14559. We offer a place for people of all ages to encounter God through worship, fellowship and Biblical teaching so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and make a difference in our community and the world.

Services are: Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a cup of coffee before service. Wednesday Bible Study for Adults and Youth Group meets at 6:30 PM. Prayer follows at 7:30 PM. Nursery is provided for all services. Handicap accessible.

Samaritan Harvest provides free prepared and perishable foods every fourth Sunday of the month. Look for our special events at www.spencerportag.com or like us on Facebook. Phone: 585-352-5900. Cell: 585-363-8922. E-mail: Spencerportassemblyofgod@ gmail.com. All are welcome.

SPENCERPORT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Promoting the Christian way of life through service and stewardship to the community and the world. Look for the white steeple at 65 Church Street in downtown, Spencerport NY 14559. (585) 352-3448. Rev. Michael Sloan. We provide worship, educational and mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Worship services are Sundays at 10am live on Facebook and on site in our sanctuary. Worship is followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School for ages 4 and up is also available during service.

Handicap accessible. Email: info@spencerportucc.org. Website: www.spencerportucc. org. Facebook: Spencerport UCC.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Follow Jesus, Build Community, Serve Others in Love. We welcome all to worship with us in warm fellowship in the Episcopal tradition of openness and caring for all. We are an ALL inclusive worship community with a fully open communion table. 635 Old Wilder Rd., Hilton, NY (across from Kelly’s Farm), 585-392-4099.

Please join us for a Sunday worship at 10 AM September through June and 9 AM in July and August. All services are both in person and live streamed online.

The Reverend (Father) Greg Kremer is our priest in charge. We also offer a variety of Lenten and Advent Programs, a Bible Study on Tuesdays, live music and bimonthly Youth group meetings. Church School offered after service SeptemberMay. Handicapped accessible. Follow us on Facebook or look for us on the web at www.stgeorgehilton.org

Churches, to have your services listed or updated, call 352-3411.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Chris Bode. 1107 Lake Road West Fork, Hamlin, NY 14464, 585-964-2550, www. stjohnhamlin.org. Facebook: St. John Lutheran Church, Hamlin, NY. Sunday Services at 8:30 & 11AM. Church office is open 7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. For daily inspiration and Sunday services visit our Facebook page or YouTube Channel. “To know Christ and to make Him KNOWN.”

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Welcomes you to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church at 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Join us for Holy Mass at 5pm Saturdays, or Sundays at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am. Many great opportunities to learn about the Holy Bible, and groups for families and children of all ages, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (play-centered, hands-on Christ-experiences). Daily Mass Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 8am (Traditional Latin Mass *some* Fridays at 8am – check bulletin online). Daily Mass Wednesday at 6:30pm. Mass 9am on 1st Saturdays. Confession Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm and Saturdays 3:45-4:30pm.

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 1:00pm-6:00pm (Benediction at 5:50pm) & Sunday 1:304:30pm (Evening Prayer at 4:00pm, Benediction at 4:15pm). Visit our website at www.

StJohnsChurchSpencerport.org. Email: sstjohnc@dor.org. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Justin Miller

ST. LEO’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

392-2710, www.stleochurch.org. Fr. Joseph Catanise. Daily Mass is celebrated: Monday 5:30 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 AM; Friday Communion Service 8:30 AM. Weekend Schedule: Saturday Confession 3:30-4:30 PM; Rosary 4:30 PM; Mass 5 PM (live-streamed). Sunday: Mass 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 6 PM; Adult Bible Study 11:45 AM. Lenten talk: Wednesday, March 23, 7 PM – Deacon Lon. Stations of the Cross on Fridays, through April 8, at 3 PM. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

14 State Street, Brockport, 585-637-6650, www.stlukesbrockport.org. Visit us on Facebook. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are welcome at St. Luke’s. Our Mission is to Worship God Joyfully, Love One Another, Serve in the Name of Christ. Join us either in person or via live stream for Sunday worship with Holy Eucharist at 10 am led

by The Rev. Elizabeth Brooks Harden. Handicapped accessible and hearing assistance available. Harvest Kitchen, our outreach to the greater community, offers a free meal the second Sunday of each month from 2 to 3 pm. Recognized as a National Jubilee Church for outreach and service to our community. Please check website or call the Parish Office for current COVID precautions.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

ST. MARK’S CHURCH

13 South Main Street, Holley 16789 Kenmore Road, Kendall Parish Center – Holley 638-6718, www.stmarystmark.org.

Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s; Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Mark’s and 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, 585-392-4000, www.stpaulhilton.org. Senior Pastor: Rev. Mark Ball – pastorball@stpaulhilton.org, office 585-392-4000. Worship Services: Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 8:30am and 11am. Bible Studies: Kingdom Kids – Sunday at 9:45am; Adult Classes – Sunday at 9:45am; Ladies and Mens Bible Study – Thursdays at 10:30am. School: Meeting your child’s learning needs from age 2 through 8th grade. Call for a tour!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRE-SCHOOL

191 Nichols Street (Rte. 31), Spencerport, NY 14559. Phone: 352-3143. Reverend Pastor Steve Shrum. Worship Services Sunday at 9:30AM ‘In Person’ in our handicap accessible Sanctuary. Worship Service is also Live Streamed on YouTube. Sunday School is at 10:45AM. Visit our Website at www.tlcspencerport.com. Email: trinitylutheran191@ gmail.com. “The Mission of Trinity is to joyfully share the Gospel through Christ-centered worship, teaching and reaching out to the community by acts of caring.”

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

14 North Main Street, Churchville. A warm welcome awaits you at Union Church.Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am, watch us live stream on Facebook, or find us on soundcloud.com/ucc-churchville. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here. We are an open and affirming church and invite all. Food distribution for local families in need on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-5 pm. Look for our special events advertised throughout the year, or on our signboard at the front of the church.

Call 293-1665 or stop by to talk with Pastor Bradley Klug any Wednesday 1-3 pm; e-mail us at unionucc@frontier.com or check our website at Churchvilleucc.com. Also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We would love to hear from you and/or have you worship together with us.

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Swan Song student art exhibition Each year, SUNY Brockport presents an annual student art exhibition, allowing viewers to see work created by current students. This year’s exhibition, Swan Song, will be on display from March 25 to April 13 at the Tower Fine Arts Gallery at 180 Holley Street, Brockport. An opening reception will take place at 5 p.m. on March 25, with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours for this exhibition are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

The juror for this year’s exhibition was Katarina Riesing, Associate Professor of Art, Alfred University.

Swan Song features a wide variety of media representing the culmination of

the year’s work by Brockport’s students, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Gallery director Timothy Massey states, “This is the pinnacle of our exhibition season; everyone in the art department looks forward to this exhibition as we celebrate our current students’ successes.” The exhibition is developed and organized by the Tower Fine Arts Gallery assistants.

SUNY Brockport’s up-to-date COVID-19 prevention guidelines can be found at the ticketing website (fineartstix.brockport. edu), the Fine Arts Series Facebook page, and at brockport.edu/coronavirus/spring_ 2022. Compliance with campus protocols is required in order to attend any performances or events.

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WAA Radio holding roundtable discussion on veteran healing The Arguien family with Churchville-Chili XC and Track Coaches (l-r) Paul Glor, Dan Ward, Dennis Pynn, Richard Strasser, Christopher Memolo, Peter Tabone, and Lawrence Lewis.

C-C’s Arguien commits to Iona College McKenna Arguien, one of the most impressive runners in Churchville-Chili High School history, signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for Iona College’s Division 1 XC/Track and Field on February 8, in a ceremony at the high school. The senior won an athletic and academic scholarship from the college and is looking forward to majoring in secondary education mathematics and continuing her sports career with Iona’s Gael Nation.

Arguien has built an impressive record of accomplishment as a Churchville-Chili Saint. The senior ran varsity cross country, indoor track, and track and field for all four years of high school. In ninth grade, the young runner was honored with the school’s Most Improved Athlete award for all three disciplines. She was repeatedly chosen as MVP on the three teams and was team captain in both grades 11 and 12.

Named to All-Section V for XC in grades 10-12, Arguien was also selected for AllGreater Rochester First Team for XC as a

senior and sophomore with honorable mention as a junior. She has participated in the High School National Championships meet for track and field, the NY State meet for XC and indoor track and field, and was the Monroe County Champion for 3,000 meters in indoor track for 2019-20.

Arguien holds personal records of 4:52 for 1,500 meters and 10:40 for 3,000 meters.

Varsity XC Coach Paul Glor said, “This year, McKenna placed third at XC Sectionals as an individual, helping her team win the first girls XC Sectional Team Title in 43 years of school history!”

In addition to excelling in sport, Arguien was a NYS scholar athlete (GPA of 90.0 or above) for every quarter in high school and received the Monroe County Young Citizen of the Year Award in 2021. She is a member of National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society, president of the school’s Leo Club and vice president of Peer Tutoring, and volunteers in her community.

“I chose Iona because I hope to be a math teacher at the secondary level and they have a great program for that,” Arguien said. “Their XC program is also top rated.

I’d love to be a coach, as well.

I’ve loved working with my coaches: They’ve done so much for me.”

Arguien is the daughter of Tim and Katie Arguien, and the youngest of three sisters – all graduates of Churchville-Chili High School and outstanding athletes in their own right.

McKenna Arguien signing her Letter of Intent for Iona College with Provided information parents Tim and Katie Arguien. and photos

Wreaths Across America Radio will be holding a series of five roundtable discussions in 2022. These discussions are focused on veteran healing through shared stories of resilience, purpose, and success. This first discussion will air on Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. and can be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio.

The March RoundTable will focus on Military Caregivers with a special emphasis on Vietnam-era veterans. Guest panelists – Melissa Comeau, Director of the American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, and Molly Brooks, CEO, and Founder of Hero’s Bridge – will be interviewed by Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director Karen Worcester and Director of Military & Veteran Outreach, former United States Army Captain Joe Regan.

“It is important for us to understand that

nearly half of our veterans are over the age of 65. These men and women are more likely to be managing two or more chronic conditions when compared to their non-veteran peers and they account for over half of veteran suicide deaths,” said Reagan. “Their care often is the responsibility of their loved ones – spouses and children. All of us share a responsibility to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to ‘care for those who borne the battle’ and because of that Wreaths Across America is proud to bring together a team of people enabling those caregivers to help create a better understanding of the veteran’s and caregiver’s experience.”

Listen live at wreathsacrossamerica. org/radio and via the iHeart Radio app, or download it at the App Store or on Google.

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Opinion We all want the best for our community I would like to thank Mr. Doug Beach for responding (Westside News, March 13) to my letter (Westside News, March 6). Crime is an emotional issue. I concede that scientific studies and statistics offer no comfort to crime victims or their families. All of us sympathize with victims of crime and the desire to punish the criminal; that is our common humanity. No one – Democrat, Republican, or independent – wants people to suffer or for those that needlessly cause suffering in others to go unpunished. Politicians know this. It is pure demagoguery for local politicians to appeal to emotions and prejudices rather than use rational arguments.

Mr. Beach’s example of Darrell Brooks, the alleged Christmas parade crasher, I think proves the case. Congressman Chris Jacobs and State Senator Rob Ortt claim that New York’s bail reform law is a cause for the increase in crime. First, Mr. Brooks paid cash bail which means that even if

New York had no reform law, Mr. Brooks would have been free to commit the alleged crime. Second, the incident happened in Waukesha, Wisconsin. New York law does not extend to Wisconsin. The Bail Reform Law is irrelevant, it never was the issue; it is the emotional effect that Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Ortt are promoting. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Ortt are using demagoguery and fear to garner votes because they have no rational arguments.

What I find most disturbing in their ad is the idea that some people feel different; that “we” should dislike “those people” and “we” have moral superiority over “those people.” We all want safe streets and safe communities. We all want what is best for our communities. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Ortt’s ad is designed to divide us instead of working to improve our communities.

William Fine Clarkson