Flag Day was celebrated Wednesday in Manhattan, as Boy Scouts from Troop 74 commemorated the holiday with the annual flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Event organizer Stormy Kennedy spoke to KMAN about the local history of the event, and her involvement in the City Hall kiosks about the 101 US Army Division – as well as the importance of the event. Troop 74 is led by Eric Boudraeux. Eisenhower Middle School Band Director Scott Freeby played Reveille as well as To the Colors, both songs associated with the US Flag. Mayor Mark Hatesohl also attended the event. Flag Day…
Author: Bernie Fancella
Sunset Zoo is celebrating the 69th Birthday of the oldest chimpanzee in human care. Susie is celebrating her 69th birthday on Monday, June 12th. Susie is the oldest living chimpanzee in human care on the planet. Susie came to Sunset Zoo in 1974. Most chimpanzees live to an average of 40 years old, making Susie even more unique. The chimpanzee troop at Sunset Zoo are between 10 and 44 years old, and all view Susie as the Matriarch. Scott Shoemaker, the Sunset Zoo Director, says that Susie is the perfect caretaker for the troop, and is viewed as a grandmother…