All sections
E-EditionObituariesNewsLatest StoriesBusinessSportsHealthArts & EntertainmentPhoto & VideoSports GalleryHistoryFoodFaithEventsRecordsOpinionCommunityFamilyEducationsemoEvents CalendarWorldElections
Shopping
ClassifiedsAuctionsHomesSEMO SearchJobs
Submission Forms
Letter to the EditorPaid Election LetterSubmit Speak OutSubmit a Story or PhotoSubmit ClassifiedDelisting RequestSubmit EventWedding Form
Links
Contact UsSupport GuideNewslettersTerms of ServiceAI Policy
NewsDecember 25, 2015

Christmas at Stooges restaurant

Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges restaurant's first ever free Christmas meal, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Jackson. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.

Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Steve Parker plays his fiddle during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Steve Parker plays his fiddle during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dylan Hammond watches Santa Claus while in line to see him during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dylan Hammond watches Santa Claus while in line to see him during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mickey Yang meets Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mickey Yang meets Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern and Dylan Hammond wait in line to see Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern and Dylan Hammond wait in line to see Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard rests his head on Audrionna Northern's head while waiting in line to see Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard rests his head on Audrionna Northern's head while waiting in line to see Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mickey Yang checks out the toy Santa Claus gave him during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mickey Yang checks out the toy Santa Claus gave him during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern and Dylan Hammond visit with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern and Dylan Hammond visit with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Audrionna Northern visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com William Skaggs waits in line for his turn to visit with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com William Skaggs waits in line for his turn to visit with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard picks out a toy with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard picks out a toy with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Santa Claus visits with Jasmine Green during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Santa Claus visits with Jasmine Green during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard checks out his toy from Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Eric McClard checks out his toy from Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Danielle Skaggs visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Danielle Skaggs visits with Santa Claus during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ruth Vanzee greets people at the door during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ruth Vanzee greets people at the door during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Evie Martin smiles while helping plate food with other volunteers during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Evie Martin smiles while helping plate food with other volunteers during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jenny Jones smiles while waiting in line for Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jenny Jones smiles while waiting in line for Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jenny Jones and Dale Brown sing along to Christmas Carol's while waiting in line for lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jenny Jones and Dale Brown sing along to Christmas Carol's while waiting in line for lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges first ever free Christmas meal. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Santa Claus arrives during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Santa Claus arrives during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Becki McGuire sings a Christmas Carol during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Becki McGuire sings a Christmas Carol during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Brenda "Shorty" Johnson and her husband Randall sing Christmas Carols during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Brenda "Shorty" Johnson and her husband Randall sing Christmas Carols during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mike Turnbow, left, and Brian Slinkard hand out toys to children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mike Turnbow, left, and Brian Slinkard hand out toys to children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Brian Slinkard picks out toys for children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Brian Slinkard picks out toys for children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Cook and Evie Martin pick out toys for Santa Claus to give to children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Cook and Evie Martin pick out toys for Santa Claus to give to children during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Cook picks out a pony for a little girl during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ron Cook picks out a pony for a little girl during Christmas lunch at Stooges restaurant in Jackson, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

Over 200 people made reservations for Stooges restaurant's first ever free Christmas meal, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Jackson. Volunteers served smoked chicken, ham, pork loin and all the trimmings. Santa Claus made an afternoon appearance to hand out toys to the children.

Story Tags
Local News

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.

Related
SEEDS economic conference to focus on community development, natural resources
NewsNov. 7
SEEDS economic conference to focus on community development, natural resources
Gun Task Force discusses nuisance abatement, municipal courts at Wednesday meeting
NewsNov. 7
Gun Task Force discusses nuisance abatement, municipal courts at Wednesday meeting
Community invited to groundbreaking ceremony for new Latter-day Saints church
NewsNov. 7
Community invited to groundbreaking ceremony for new Latter-day Saints church
Water main breaks on David Street
NewsNov. 7
Water main breaks on David Street
Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss
NewsNov. 7
Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
NewsNov. 6
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
NewsNov. 6
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Jason Smith easily wins reelection in 8th District
NewsNov. 6
Jason Smith easily wins reelection in 8th District
Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
image
Shopping
Links
Submission Forms
© 2024 rustmedia
SitemapTermsPrivacy