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Amid the Protests, Central Stands for the Flag

Central: Where WeNever Apologize forLoving Our CountryOr Waving Our Flag

Best Flag Pictures,Past and Present,by the Staff of the Central City News

Proud to Honor the United States of America, the

Greatest Nation in History

Flag Day Sunday, June 14 CENTRAL - Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, and the Central City News is cel-ebrating the United States, its history, its values, and its way of life by devoting this edition to the American flag. We have spent time traveling the roads of Cen-tral and scouring our ar-chives to find the very best American flag pictures that also depict daily life for the people of Central. At a time when every-thing about the United States is under attack, we thought it appropriate to say very clearly and force-fully, “You’re not talking about our country! This is the greatest nation that’s very existed where there is freedom and justice for all!”Nathan Zimmer bicycling through Wisteria Lakes Entergy crew member at funeral procession for Lt. Glen Hutto

Above, Greenwell Springs Youth Riders, State Capitol, and Ms. V’s Snowballs and Snacks. Below, home of Randy Anglin, and Harlan Jerro carrying the flag for Central High

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A Living Memorial to Central’s Vets

So That We May Be Free...“This memorial is for those sons and daughters of the United States with this testament of service to our country. We praise their courage and devotion. When called to defend freedom, they answered. For those who perished, we owe a debt of gratitude which can never be repaid. Let the stars in the heavens guide them eternally. For all those who endured the battlefield and returned to live a full life in our community, we thank you for fighting, so that we may be free.” — Central Veterans Memorial on Sullivan Road near Hooper, completed in 2016, Charles Lee Hinton, organizerOne of hundreds of veterans honored

Mighty eagles stand guard.

One of thousands of veterans honored

A soldier honors a fallen comrade.

The eagle is our national symbol.

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Editor Woody Jenkins

The Washington MonumentGen. Rochambeau, commander of French forces in the American revolution

Voting at State Archives

The Iwo Jima Monument in Arlington, Virginia

Flags in front of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge


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Published Monthly The Leader was founded April 30, 1998. The Central City News was founded April 21, 2005. They merged May 4, 2006. The South Baton Rouge Journal began publication in 1989. It went on hiatus in 2008 during its 20th year of publication. It resumed publication as the Capital City News on Aug. 16, 2012, with Vol. 21, No. 1. The North Baton Rouge Journal began on August 11, 1966 and went on hiatus in 1976. It resumed publication as the Istrouma Journal on April 6, 2017.

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CENTRAL - Nothing of man is perfect, but the United States of America is the greatest nation in human history! I love this country with all my heart! I honor our flag as the symbol of human liberty all around the world. I marvel at our Constitution and the unique system of government it has created. I treasure our Bill of Rights and the protections it affords us! I am grateful beyond measure to the Founding Fathers whose vision and great sacrifice made it pos-sible. Our free enterprise system opens the door of opportunity to all people! Millions of people try to come here! All along, God has had his hand

on the United States. We are the envy of the world! Have there been injustices? Of course! Many injustices affecting everyone! Are there still injustices? Of course! There will always be. However, the great thing about this country is we have peaceable means to change things! We don’t need a king or a dicta-tor or a mob to change things! We have a democratic system to change things. When I see people demanding fundamental change, meaning so-cialism or communism, I ask do

these people know anything at all? Are they so ignorant of the world and human history that they prefer chains, slavery, and death to human freedom? In recent months, I became very pessimistic about our future. However, that has changed! I see Americans waking up! I see a new understanding of the impor-tance of freedom and a disgust for the radicals who would destroy everything that has made America great! Today I am very optimistic and see real hope that our country will enjoy a new birth of liberty, a spiri-tual revival, and a prosperous fu-ture! God bless all of you and may God bless America!

HHH Understanding This Moment in Time The world’s most powerful and prosperous nation could not be de-feated on the battlefield. Yet, it can be defeated and crushed. It can be turned from the beacon of freedom in the world to a slave state. How? Use man’s fear to lock people in their homes, close their businesses, destroy their jobs, and in the process destroy the economy so they have no faith in the Presi-dent. Use propaganda and mind con-trol to make them reject their histo-ry, their heroes, and all the values that made their country great. Close their churches and have religious leaders support the clo-sure. Eliminate the church as a force in society. If the economy starts to come back, unleash racial division and

Why American Flag Matters More Than EverForeign, DomesticEnemies Aim toUndermine FaithIn Our Founders,Our History, OurValues, System Woody Jenkins Editor, Central City News

Americanstendtobehonest,good-hearted,well-meaning...andnaive!Becausetheyarehonest,theytendtoacceptonfacevaluethenewstheyaretoldandthenarrativesofmovementsthatemerge.Itishardforthemtoacceptthatsomepeople—includingthemainstreammedia,politicalleaders,authorityfigures,andactivists—oftenhaveulteriormotivesandwillliewithimpunity.Afterthreegenerationsofbadpubliceduca-tion,toomanyofouryoungpeopledon’tknowourcoun-try’shistorynorhavetheytravelledabroadtoseewhattherestoftheworldislike.Iftheydid,theywouldknowweasanationhavenothingtobeashamed.Thereismoreopportunityhereforallthananywhereintheworld.DonotbelievetheliesofourenemiesorturnthisnationintoanotherChinaorRussia!Thisisthefreestandthegreatestnationinhistory!Loveitandstandbyit!

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violence, so that once again fear dominates and businesses are afraid to open. Prohibit mass rallies that edu-cate and motivate voters as “un-safe,” but allow terror to rule the streets. Make people dependent on gov-ernment handouts for their survival. Spy on the population and “trace” their every move. Prohibit free elections and hold elections by easy-to-manipulate mail ballots. Require masks, create a climate of hostility among the population so there is no camaraderie or unity as a community, state or nation. Prohibit normal human interac-tions such as shaking hands, hug-ging, having lunch together, and holding meetings! It’s all too dan-gerous! Divide and conquer. Require the vaccine. Let no one be allowed to miss it! Make sure it alters the mind. Make the popula-tion 100 percent compliant. All in a matter of months, not years. Never before have we so needed real men and women of courage and high principle! America, pray for our nation and the President! Think for your-self and don’t be manipulated by the media! Defend our history, our heroes, and our values. Don’t hate! Stand up for everyone’s rights but don’t allow yourself to be used to violate the rights of others! Open your businesses! Go to work! Open your churches and go to church! Demand freedom of as-sembly! Demand free, traditional elections. Be prepared to defend your home and your business. Reject dependency. Stand four-square for freedom! Hold strong and stand! And keep praying!

HHH NoFreeManBowsorKneelsto Another Man No free American needs to bow or kneel before any man! Stand up and speak your mind! Stand up and work! Stand up and vote! Kneel to pray before our Heav-enly Father but not before any man! You are a free American! Not a subject or a serf. Hold strong and stand!

GROUNDBREAKING— Head of School Robert Martin and board member Brennan Eas-ley break ground for new Central Private School at Joor and Gurney. Everyone was grateful to Cong. Garret Graves and Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy for their hard work.


Nowhere Like a Central High Game

ANGELE DAVISFormer Comm. of Administration

STUDENTS RESPONDED — In 2017, Central High School was in the news about the National Anthem. As a result, students brought the red, white and blue to Wildcat Stadium.

Micah Venable, Central High Class of2015,proudlyholdstheflag/

PATRIOTISM is a tradition at Wildcat Stadium, games begin with the National Anthem, and players charge the field with the American flag, the state flag, and the school flag.

2013 playoff game at Wildcat Stadium Central vs. Covington


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Central Turned Out for Emotional TributeTo Marine Lance Corporal Taylor Conrad

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CENTRAL HONORED Lance Cpl. Taylor Joseph Conrad of Central, one of four Marines killed in a helicopter crash outside of El Centro, California, in April of 2018.

The entire student body of Central High School came out to honor Central High graduate Taylor Conrad as he passed the school one last time.


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MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was a retired boilermaker with Local 582. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Les is sur-vived by his loving wife of 54 years, Bar-bara Strange; son Scott and wife Sheila Strange of St. Francisville; daughter, Kristy and husband, Kevin Hearld of Zach-

ary; grandchildren Tristan Hearld, Stetson Hearld, Travis Freeze, and Tara Freeze. He is preceded in death by his parents Ivy and Glad-ys Strange and brother Ray Clark Strange. Les graduated from Brookhaven High School and went on to serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam war. He enjoyed traveling in his restored 1973 Ford Truck, which was his pride and joy. He dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to Heart of Hos-pice for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, please visit www.heart.org.

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