RFK Jr Rally Vs. Censorship, By Jondi Gumz

RFK Jr Rally Vs. Censorship

By Jondi Gumz

Hundreds of people came to Menlo Park, the home of Facebook (now Meta) to join a rally May 19 by Children’s Health Defense, in which CHD founder, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a law professor for 35 years, said he was barred from the Facebook appeals process without explanation.

The case is still in court.

Those attending included Kathleen Lynch of Seacliff, Marilyn Garrett of Aptos and Keith McHenry of Santa Cruz, founder of Food Not Bombs.

Speakers included:

Brianne Dressen, co-chair of react19. org, which is pushing for treatment of vaccine-injured individuals. A healthy preschool teacher and mom of two before she volunteered for AstraZenecea’s Covid vaccine, she now uses a wheelchair.

“My life is not misinformation,” she said.

Pastor Bob McCoy, Calvary Chapel Church in Thousand Oaks. He had no qualms about vaccines until his grandson was injured after a vaccine.

Denise Aguilar and Tara Thornton, founders of Freedom-Angels.org, who are challenging the system and recommending resources to homeschooling parents. Thornton said, “Never let your voice be silenced.”

Neil Mammen of Calvary Chapel San Jose said “every Black life matters” and “The truth will come out.”

Brian Hooker, PhD, who has a 24-year-old son with autism, posted his own research on Facebook, which got the attention of Facebook fact-checkers. “I am in Facebook jail,” he said. “Science is not to be worshipped — It is to be questioned.”

Kevin Jenkins, founder of the Freedom Travel Alliance and CEO of the Urban Global Health Alliance, asked for a moment of silence for all those vaccineinjured. “Call a loved one,” he added. “Tell them hope has arrived.”

Naomi Wolf, an author and journalist, is having researchers vet thousands of pages of documents vaccine-maker Pfizer did not want to release for 55 years and printing these reports o at dailyclout.io, a site she founded.

Kennedy Jr., author of the book, “The Real Anthony Fauci,” commended Brianne Dressen for creating a community for 19,000 people injured by vaccines.

He admitted he is not always right.

“If we get it wrong, we’ll admit we made a mistake,” he said.

“Americans ought to be able to criticize

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to the crowd during a rally fighting online censorship in Menlo Park, home of Meta (parent company of Facebook).

their government,” he added. “A free flow of information is fertilizer to democracy.” n

To view a recording of the rally, see https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/ menlo-ca-a-rally-to-stop-censorship

Stephen King

ACROSS

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Hera 12. Like fist of some rulers 13. Containing limestone 14. *”Misery” Oscar winner 15. Gulf War missile 16. Throat-clearing sound 17. Earp of the Wild West 18. *’58 Plymouth Fury in a Stephen King novel 20. Hole punchers 21. G in SAG 22. Lennon’s wife 23. Napoleon’s hat 26. Old tree description 30. Ryder Cup team 31. Forecastle, for short 34. Ruptured 35. Harangues 37. Tiny guitar 38. East side of Jersey 39. Brussels’ org. 40. Genie, alt. sp. 42. Soak through 43. Autumnal zodiac sign 45. Stomach sores 47. Basketball hoop 48. Down Under marsupial 50. Ginger-flavored cookie 52. *”It” clown 56. Nary a soul 57. Larger-than-life 58. Like some rumors 59. Smart _____, pl. 60. Pilaf grain 61. Close in proximity 62. *”The Green ____” 63. Don’t waste 64. RisquÈ

DOWN

1. Catchall abbr. 2. St. Louis tourist attraction 3. Displeasure on one’s face 4. Rainbow color 5. Root of nihilism 6. Set right 7. *”Stand ____ ____,” film based on “The

Body” 8. *”Rita ____ and the Shawshank

Redemption” 9. Bibliographical abbr. (2 words) 10. Risky business, pl. 11. “Is” in Paris 13. Hispanic American 14. Boss, in Swahili 19. Rides the waves 22. Buck 23. “Auld Lang Syne” poet 24. *”Children of the

Corn” cult leader

Chroner 25. Subsection of a poem 26. “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer 27. Kind of change 28. Mistake 29. Oceanic trenches 32. *Rabid Saint Bernard in Stephen King book 33. Mogul rider 36. *Nicholson in “The

Shining” 38. Foolish 40. Not bright 41. Subtlety 44. Plumber’s concern, pl. 46. Crying like crow 48. Type of cap, pl. 49. Chilled (2 words) 50. Same as solos 51. Yuletide 52. Paddington Bear’s homeland 53. Beginning of a story? 54. Grand ____ 55. *Like a Stephen King story 56. “Platoon” setting

SCOTTS VALLEY PARADE, CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS

Sunday July 3 , 3 p.m.-9:15 p.m., Scotts Valley Dr. & Skypark No, that’s not a typographical error. The city of Scotts Valley rescheduled its celebration due to a quirk in the calendar putting Independence Day on a Monday.

Mayor Donna Lind, who with council members stepped up last year to organize the parade & flyover, offered to do it again this year, picking up the load for departed city recreation staff and the nonprofit Park Advocates, which was required to dissolve.

The schedule: • Parade & Flyover: 3 p.m., Scotts Valley Drive • Live Music, Food Trucks, Games, Kid Zone: 4 p.m., SkyPark • Fireworks Show: 9:15 p.m., SkyPark

Advance tickets will be $10 per person at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/scotts-valley-independence-dayfestival-tickets-306749133917

“The Joint Chiefs” & “The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin” will entertain. The Scotts Valley Parents’ Club is helping coordinate vendor booths and youth activities such as carnival games, face painting and bounce houses. Kids Zone tickets can be purchased in advance. Kid’s Zone proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Education Foundation, SVHS Parent Club, Kiwanis Club & local Boy Scouts.

Eugene Bustichi, of the Santa Cruz Moose Lodge, volunteered to provide a BBQ dinner that previously was provided by the Park Advocates and Scotts Valley Market/Crown Catering.

Scotts Valley Fire and Scotts Valley Police are working together to ensure event safety.

Parade entry forms are on the City’s website, https:// www.scottsvalley.org/425/2022-Independence-DayCelebration

Sponsorship forms also are on the website.

To be a sponsor or volunteer, reach out. Contact: Donna Lind dlindslind@gmail.com (Parade) or Jen Karno jenkarno@gmail.com (Fireworks festivities). Photos at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scotts-valleyindependence-day-festival-tickets-306749133917

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER CAMPAIGN

The Pregnancy Resource Center, which offers free services, and now low-cost services such as “well woman care” and “STD testing and treatment,” is having its Baby Bottle Campaign through Father’s Day. Supporters can fill the baby bottles at local churches with spare change and donations for the PRC.

No-cost services include ultrasound, counseling, maternity and baby clothing and car seats.

The PRC is a nonprofit with three locations serving women, families and students:

Santa Cruz: 1570 Soquel Drive, Suites 3 & 5, Santa Cruz, across from Dominican Hospital, Walk-ins welcome. 24-hour helpline: 831-475-2200. Volunteer opportunities available.

Have a virtual or live event you want to promote? Send your information to info@cyber-times.com by June 24

Downtown: 128-B Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz. Plaza de la Cruz. Free parking. 831-454-8481.

Watsonville: 55 Brennan St. Room 201, Grace Harbor Women’s Center. Newest location. 831-7260011. Info: www.santacruzprc.org

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IN FELTON: WHAT DO YOU THINK?

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, with local partners, is focusing efforts on improving circulation within the San Lorenzo Valley Schools Complex and the Highway 9 corridor in Felton.

The public is invited to attend an online public workshop Thursday, June 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. and complete an online survey to evaluate traffic conditions and identify needs along Highway 9 and at the SLV Schools Complex.

Input from the survey and workshop will inform the project team as they draft concepts for transportation solutions along Highway 9. Login information for the workshop and a link to the survey is at RTC website at https://sccrtc.org/ projects/streets-highways/hwy-9-plan/

The study is funded by state planning grants leveraged by Measure D, with additional funding from the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. For more information, visit https://sccrtc.org/projects/ streets-highways/hwy-9-plan/ or contact Highway 9/ SLV Complete Streets program manager Brianna Goodman at info@sccrtc.org.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS Watsonville High: Class of 1960

Sunday Aug. 21 • 1-7 p.m.

Corralitos Padres Community Center, 35 Browns Valley Rd ••• Soquel High: Class of 1972 Friday Sept. 16 • 5-10 p.m.

The Inn at Pasatiempo banquet room and outdoor garden, 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz. “A GOLDEN KNIGHT” 50th reunion

There will be food, beverages, and no-host cocktails, music, dancing and watching the golden sunset.

Other informal gatherings may arise; look for updates on the Soquel High School Class of 1972 Facebook page.

Tickets are $100 and must purchased by Sept. 1 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50th-reunion-a-goldenknight-tickets-269816316867 Questions? Email 1972classofsoquelhigh@gmail.com. •••

Watsonville High Class of 1981

Saturday Sept. 17 • 6-11 p.m. Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside.

The Billy Martini Band will play at the reunion. Attendees are invited to El Vaquero Winery Sunday from 2-5 p.m. to hear Michael Gaither.

For details, see Watsonville81.com or the Official Watsonville class of 1981 Facebook group. •••

Harbor High: Class of 1972

Saturday Sept. 17 • 4-10 p.m. Pasatiempo Inn’s Back Nine Grill, 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz For information, call 408-568-0302.

SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES SUMMER READING PROGRAM

June 1 — July 31 Santa Cruz Public Libraries will offer a variety of events, including circus, magic, and puppet shows, dancers, drumming, and a virtual interactive bilingual presentation featuring Delrita the Elephant. The goal is to prevent summer learning loss. With the Aptos branch demolished and reconstruction to follow, Aptos residents must look for activities in La Selva Beach, Capitola, or virtual activities. Special dates includes:

June 10: Book bag decorating, 2-4 p.m. Capitola.

June 11: Summer Reading launch, Capitola, noon to 4 p.m.

June 15: Meet Delrita the Elephant, virtually, 1-2 p.m.

June 18: Jungle James Animal Adventures, La Selva Beach, 3-4 p.m.

June 28: Seed Balls, La Selva Beach, 2:30-4 p.m.

July 1: Sunprints, Capitola, 2-4 p.m.

There are incentives that encourage children and teens to read. Upon signing up, children and teens receive an Atlantis Fantasyworld coupon they can use to select a book.

After completing 5 hours of reading, kids 0-11 receive a free book to keep, and teens receive a backpack with goodies. After reading 20 hours, kids and teens receive a free scoop coupon from Penny Ice Creamery. They also receive raffle tickets for completing activities incorporating STEAM, outdoor exploration, and creative expression while practicing critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

The Library’s extensive collections along with lists of recommended books for all ages, make it easy to find reading materials of interest.

Parents are encouraged to read together with their children and participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program. Incentives include an SCPL Bookbag and raffle prizes, including a family pass to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Adults who sign up by June 17 will be entered into a drawing to win tickets to Santa Cruz Shakespeare. The drawing will take place the week of June 21. Everyone can participate in Summer Reading using the paper log or the Beanstack App. Visit any open branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries to sign up or go to https://santacruzpl. beanstack.org/reader365 For a list of all the Summer Reading Program activities, see www.santacruzpl.org/srp

JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY

June 13-17 and July 11-15 The Scotts Valley Police Departments Junior Police Academy is the in-house Police Activities League. It provides students with alternatives to drugs, violence, and other illegal activities through exciting events and educational programs.

The Junior Police Academy has been running since 2000. This year there are two weeklong sessions, each with room for 20 students entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades. To get information, email pahrens@scottsvalley.org in the Investigations Unit or call (831) 440-5670. For a registration form and liability waiver, see https://www.scottsvalleypd.com/ juvenile-programs

SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS OF SURVIVORS

Survivors Healing Center is offering online women’s support groups and mothers of survivors of childhood sexual abuse support group. The goals are to empower through a healing process and prevent sexual abuse of children and youth.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. More info: (831) 423-7601 or www.survivorshealingcenter.org

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays

SCOTTS VALLEY ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

12:15 p.m., Online Zoom Obtain Zoom link from President Patrizia Materassi at (831) 334-2383.

CAPITOLA LIBRARY BRIDGE CLUB

10:30 a.m.-Noon, Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road Ongoing thru Aug. 8 The Capitola Branch Library will host Bridge Club sessions on Mondays.

Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind.

No meetings on Monday holidays: May 30 (Memorial Day), June 20 (Juneteenth), and July 4 (Fourth of July).

Bridge Club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Register at scparks.com or in-person the day of the event.

Tuesdays

PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT VIA ZOOM

6 to 7:30 p.m., virtual meeting BirchBark Foundation’s Pet Loss and Grief Support Zoom group offers a free support group, moderated by a licensed grief counseling therapist. Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/griefsupport or call 831-471-7255.

Tuesdays thru October

FELTON FARMERS’ MARKET

11 a.m.–6 p.m., at St. John’s Church, 120 Russell Ave., Felton The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. It features Delicous Meals, EBT/SNAP, Live Music, Market Match and more!

Your support of regional agriculture and small, local businesses makes a difference. Follow us on Instagram or join our newsletter for up-to-date info and announcements. https://santacruzfarmersmarket.org/markets/felton/

First Tuesdays of the Month

UCSC ARBORETUM: FIRST TUESDAYS FREE

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, 1156 High St, SC Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum means free admission on the first Tuesday of every month 9 a.m-5 p.m.

Guests are invited to explore the biodiversity of the gardens, enjoy bird watching or relax on a bench in the shade. arboretum.ucsc.edu