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July 21, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 29
Several Santas surround Nancy, the breakfast attendant at AmericInn by Wyndham, during the weekend School of Santas. (Special to Branson Globe)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A unique activity is underway this week in Branson. School is in session at the AmericInn by Wyndham and Conference Center in Branson where you’ll find a School of Santas. Organized and operated by Spangle the Clown, the School of Santas is an annual gathering in Branson, dedicated to those who give of themselves to perform as Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves. A typical Santa School includes vendors, classes and talks given by industry professionals, a cookies and milk reception, a group photo, fellowship, and of course, plenty of Branson entertainment. This week the Santas plan to visit the Acrobats of Shanghai, Legends in Concert and Elvis! Live, and will
enjoy some special entertainment at the conference center as well. It’s an event where education and fun meet, according to Spangle. And it offers several glimpses of Santa around town each summer. This year’s Santa School was divided into two sessions. The first was held July 13-16, and the second is underway now through July 23. “The last session we had around 100 people registered,” Spangle explained. “This one we have about 80. This is our fifth season of Santa School. It would have been our sixth season, but Covid shut us down one year.” If you’d like more information on Branson’s School of Santas, find them on Facebook under School of Santas.
Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrates 50th Anniversary in Kimberling City BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS & TIFFANY GRAVETT, Staff Writers Kimberling City Hall and Police Department hosted a 50th Anniversary celebration for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 5-3 of Kimberling City on
Friday, July 14. The festivities held at the Kimberling City Hall/ Police Department celebrated 50 years of the USCG Auxiliary actively volunteering on Table Rock Lake. Local dignitaries were present, as well as District 8WR Com-
modore Brock Stephens and Chief Warrant Officer, Daniel Garver. During the ceremony, DCO Stephens presented the Kimberling City Flotilla with the USCG Auxiliary National Commodore’s Achievement Award in recognition of 50 years
of outstanding contributions in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Flotilla 5-3 Commander, Scott Bailey was present to receive the award which included a plaque and a 50- year flag streamer. The Coast Guard AuxiliaSEE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, PAGE 32