New on Netflix 12/18/15-12/25/15

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Available Now

Pirate’s Passage (2015) – NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE

Donald Sutherland, Gage Munroe, Carrie-Anne Moss

While he’s being bullied at school, a Nova Scotia boy worries about his mother’s money woes, until an enigmatic sea captain shows up to assist them.

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Available 12/18/15

F is for Family: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Follow the Murphy family back to the 1970s, a time when you could smack your kid, smoke inside and bring a gun to the airport. From comic Bill Burr.

Glitter Force: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Five preteen girls learn they're a legendary superhero squad known as the Glitter Force. Their mission? To defend Earth from evil fairytale villains.

Making A Murderer: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.

Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Mike Epps wastes no time bringing his unapologetic and raunchy swagger to a howling live audience at the historic Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.

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Available 12/19/15

Chloe & Theo (2015)

Theo Ikummaq, Dakota Johnson, Mira Sorvino

An Inuit travels from the Arctic to New York to warn leaders about global warming. Once there, he meets a quirky homeless girl who offers to help him.

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Available 12/20/15

Leo the Lion (2013)

Daniel Amerman, Cole Sand, Eileen Galindo

Eschewing the carnivorous ways of his fellow lions, maverick Leo follows a vegetarian diet -- causing the other lions to shun him.

Magic Snowflake (2013)

Nathan Simony, Benoît Allemane, Vincent Grass

Young Nicolas agrees to do Santa's work for one year. But the stress of the job threatens the boy's sense of joy -- and Christmas itself.

Santa’s Apprentice (2010)

Julie Gayet, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Lorànt Deutsch

Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?

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Available 12/21/15

El Señor de los Cielos: Season 3

Only Aurelio Casillas can fill Pablo Escobar’s shoes and become Mexico’s biggest drug trafficker of the ‘90s.

Redirected (2014)

Vinnie Jones, Scot Williams, Gil Damell

Three crooks trick a friend into joining them on a heist, but their plans to hightail it to Malaysia hit a snag when they get stranded in Lithuania.

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Available 12/22/15

Queen of Earth (2015)

Elisabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston, Patrick Fugit

Numb from a series of sad events, Catherine seeks refuge at the lake house of an old friend, but the women soon find their bond cracking under stress.

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Available 12/23/15

Invisible Sister (2015)

Rowan Blanchard, Paris Berelc, Karan Brar

When she tries to impress a science teacher with an ambitious experiment, a teen renders her sister invisible, forcing her to impersonate sibling.

Jimmy Goes to Nollywood (2015)

Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis offers a tour of the raucous and fast-growing Nigerian film scene as he arrives to host the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

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Available 12/24/15

Dawn of the Croods: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL

The world's first family is back, funnier than ever and taking the prehistoric Croodaceous era by storm in this all-new family sitcom!

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Available 12/25/15

Black Mirror “White Christmas” Episode

Jon Hamm, Oona Chaplin, Rafe Spall

This sci-fi anthology series in the vein of "The Twilight Zone" reflects on the darker side of technology and human nature.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom

When a young swain recruits pirate Capt. Jack Sparrow to help rescue a maiden from rival buccaneers, he finds he’s up against supernatural forces.

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The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to temporarily suspend scheduled and ongoing construction-related lane closures in southeast Georgia for the upcoming holidays.

The suspension, which will apply to interstates, major state routes, and roads near major shopping areas, will run from 5 a.m. Dec. 23 to 10 p.m. Dec. 27 and from 5 a.m. Dec. 31 to 5 a.m. Jan. 2, said Jill Nagel, GDOT spokeswoman.

“We know that a lot of people will be hitting the road for the year-end holiday season and we want to make it a little easier for them to go through Georgia and arrive safely at their destinations,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry

Drivers are urged to driver carefully during the holidays.

For updated information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, GDOT advises travelers to call 511 or consult 511ga.org before heading out. Georgia 511 is a free service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Also note that Georgia’s Move-over Law requires drivers to move-over one lane when a law enforcement, emergency vehicle or construction crew is on the side of the road and displaying flashing emergency lights, Nagel said. If it is unsafe to move over, then slow down below the posted speed.

Jail bookings from Dec. 15-18 for Bulloch County are now posted.

Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department. All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.

Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.

Naseer Parrish, 20, and Warren Harris, 26, face multiple felony charges after investigators tied them to several fraudulent transactions involving items stolen during a car break-in, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.

On Oct. 10, police responded to an entering auto report on the 300 block of East 51st Street. A wallet and checkbook stored in the vehicle were reported stolen during the incident. The same day, a suspect later identified as Parrish made several unsuccessful attempts at using the victim’s credit card at an area store. Also, Parrish was eventually identified as the suspect who made several purchases with the same stolen credit card on Oct. 20.

Investigators believe that on four occasions between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, the victim’s stolen checks were fraudulently cashed by both Parrish and Warren, Baker said.

Parrish and Warren were arrested Thursday at a residence on the 700 block of West 46th Street and evidence linking them to a the fraud investigation also were recovered during a search.

Parrish is charged with four counts of felony identity fraud, one count of felony financial transaction card theft, one felony count of criminal attempt at financial transaction card fraud, four counts of felony financial transaction card fraud, one count of felony forgery in the 3rd degree, and two counts of misdemeanor forgery in the 4th degree, Baker said.

Warren is charged with one count of misdemeanor forgery in the 4th degree, Baker said.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with additional information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.

Savannah-Chatham police department is investigating an armed robbery attempt on the 500 block of West 35th Street that left three people with gunshot wounds Thursday night.

At about 9:50 p.m., police responded to a McDonald’s restaurant near Victory Drive and Montgomery Street, where a 33-year old person, a 37-year-old person and a 48 year-old person sought help after being shot at by a group of unidentified robbery suspects, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. The 33-year-old suffered serious injuries and the other two adults were grazed by bullets and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Baker said. The three victims were transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment.

The victims were reportedly riding together in a car when the incident occurred. The events resulting in these injuries remain under investigation. Detectives are working to identify suspects.

This investigation continues. Anyone with information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.

Savannah-Chatham police are investigating a shooting that injured a man and woman early Friday morning.

Just before 1 a.m. police responded to Candler Hospital where a 27-year-old man and 25-year-old woman sought care of non-life-threatening bullet wounds, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. The woman was grazed.and the man was shot. They arrived together in a privately owned vehicle, Baker said.

The location of this incident is undetermined and events leading up to this shooting remain under investigation, Baker said. Detectives are working to identify suspects.

Anyone with information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124

Wednesday, Savannah-Chatham police department’s downtown precinct patrol officers arrested two male suspects, ages 13 and 14, found riding in an SUV reported stolen on Tuesday.

At 6:45 a.m., officers responded to Frazier Homes near Emerald Drive after reports of several teens behaving suspiciously near a black GMC Yukon, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. While en route, officers observed the vehicle strike a curb near Brewer Street. The teens exited the SUV’s front seats, then fled on foot after hitting a pole, Baker said. The suspects were apprehended by police soon after.

The SUV was reported stolen on Tuesday, from Tattnall and Hall streets. The vehicle was returned to its owner.

Both teens were arrested. The 14-year-old suspect is charged with theft by receiving stolen auto, obstruction by fleeing, criminal trespass, reckless driving and driving without a license. The 13-year-old is charged with criminal trespass and obstruction by fleeing.

Anyone with additional information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.

With aid by the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshals Service, Savannah-Chatham police located and charged a man for his suspected role in a shooting that killed 20 year-old Aaron Anderson.

Ernest Grady, 19, was arrested 3 p.m. Friday in Atlanta, Georgia, said Darnisha Green, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.

On Dec. 6, police responded to the 300 block of East Anderson Street, where Anderson was found outside of a residence with a gunshot wound, Green said. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Grady is charged with involuntary manslaughter and he will be transported back to Savannah, Green said.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office as well as officers from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals office are investigating a wreck and possible shooting in the parking lot of the J.D. Byrider car lot on Victory Drive.

There is no word yet on any injuries. A bullet may have broken out a window of one of the vehicles involved.

Check back to savannahnow.com for updates.

Santa and Mrs. Claus got a lift from one of JCB’s iconic excavators Friday as they arrived at the company’s Lady Bamford Center on Richard Street for the annual Christmas extravaganza.

JCB, the world’s largest privately-owned heavy equipment manufacturer, bought Christmas presents for each child for Santa to give out. Other highlights included story time with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves as well as carols sung by the children.

“The Christmas Extravaganza is always a favorite event for those of us at JCB,” said Thom Peebles, vice president of marketing for JCB North America. “To see the delight of the children as Santa enters on his sleigh and to watch the excitement on their faces as they meet Santa and receive their own present from him is an experience unlike any other.”

Operated by Wesley Community Centers of Savannah and supported by JCB, the Lady Bamford Center provides education and social skills development to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

The center, founded by the wife of JCB’s chairman, offers priority admission to children from homeless and low-income families, as well as children with physical, mental or emotional challenges. Its interactive curriculum prepares young children for kindergarten and elementary school and helps them compete with other children academically.

Being the mother of one child with autism is challenging enough. But Marie, a single mother, has seven autistic children. So to say she is challenged on a daily basis is an understatement.

To make things worse, she has become disabled from a car accident that left her seriously injured and unable to go back to work.

Marie was barely able to afford the needs of her struggling family before the accident, but with no job and no steady source of income, Marie struggles to keep her head above water.

Although money has been scarce, Marie tries to remain positive and to persevere. She is doing everything she can to try to keep her children safe and happy.

In the face of adversity, Marie is determined to give her children the lives and the Christmas they deserve.

The Empty Stocking Fund was created by this news organization in 1971 so all children, regardless of their situations, can have a merry Christmas.

The Salvation Army and United Way have identified needy families within our area.

The families’ personal stories have been featured each day during the holiday season since Thanksgiving. Thanks to the donations from generous readers, many children will have bright Christmas mornings.

Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.

TODAY’S DONORS

Anne Cordeiro: $10

George Flowers: $200

Anonymous: $50

From C. Buddy Bury esq: $50

James Taylor: $20

Stephen Brenneman: $500

David Bulman: $100

The Tanner Family: $100

I was completely moved by Brianna’s story. I hope this helps her and her children this Christmas: $1,500

Angie Seymour: $50

In honor of our Aunt and Uncle, Connie & Ray Border, Love Carson & Campbell: $50

In memory of a great friend, David Silverman: $100

In Memory of Deceased Sullivan and Hagan Family Members: $100

Rajesh Patel: $50

Karen Anderson: $200

With thanks to our First Christian Preschool and Blessed Sacrament teachers: $25

Darryl & Carolyn Brown: $100

Sonny: $30

The McMakens: $100

Chris Yarbrough: $100

Christine Reddick: $50

In memory of brother Joe Booker from Steve: $200

Al & Susan Lamden: $100

Today’s Total: $3,785

Total to Date: $49,860.95

HOW TO HELP

BY CHECK: Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail them to the Savannah Morning News; P.O. Box 1088; Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted.

BY WEB: Donate online via PayPal at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.

Oronte Anderson poured in 35 points and New Hampstead beat Brunswick, the defending GHSA Class AAAAA state champion, 68-65 on Friday night in the Crawford Square bracket of the Memorial Health Holiday Classic basketball tournament.

Xavier Jones had 16 points and Calvin Turner added 10 for the Phoenix, who improved to 6-1. Skyler Baggs and Zach Moore had 17 points each for Brunswick (5-3).

BRUNSWICK (65)

Skyler Baggs 17, Jackson 8, Humphries 5, Zach Moore 17, Lawson 4, Austin 4, Dunham 8, Scott 2.

NH (68)

Oronte Anderson 35, Gayle 5, Calvin Turner 10, Green 2, Xavier Jones 16.

Halftime-NH 37-32. Records—NH 6-1; Brunswick 5-3.

ISLANDS 50,

BENEDICTINE 30

Justin Cave scored 15 points and Justin Cutter added 10 points as Islands beat BC in the Crawford Square bracket. Tyleek Collins led BC with 14 points.

BENEDICTINE (30)

Cooper Marini 5, Chase Marini 3, Tyleek Collins 14, Harris 6, Kropps 2.

ISLANDS (50)

Mosley 7, Scott 4, Broadnax 6, All 2, Tolbert 1, Durham 5, Justin Cave 15, Justin Cutter 10.

Halftime-Islands 22-11. Records-Islands 8-2, Benedictine 4-2.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY 91, WARE COUNTY 70

Five Rebels tallied double figures in scoring as Effingham County routed region foe Ware County. Deshaun Wilkenson led the Rebels with 20, followed by Cody Hilbert’s 19.

WARE COUNTY (70)

Information not provided.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY (91)

Deshaun Wilkenson 20, Cody Hilbert 19, Jaden Rodriguez 16, Rashad Griffin 12, PJ Brown 11, Stapleton 7, Rashaud Roper 3, Liam Lanaghan 2.

Halftime—EC 44-37. Records—EC 9-2, 3-1 Region 3-AAAAA; WC 3-6, 1-4.

GLYNN ACADEMY 61, CDS 30

Durand Green scored 14 points and Dominique Walker added 12 points as Glynn Academy beat Calvary in the Washington Square bracket of the Memorial Health Holiday Classic.

CDS (30)

Smeltzer 2, Walker 5, Baham 4, Selders 3, Scott 2, Douse 4, Barnes 4, Bell 2, Crisp 2, Bashlor 2.

GA (61)

Young 3, Durand Green 14, Pinkney 4, Robinson 2, Hummel 3, Williams 4, Robbins 2, Sparus 7, Hendrix 2, Ellis 8, Dominique Walker 12.

Halftime—GA 23-9. Records—CDS 2-6; GA 6-4.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

JENKINS 50,

WINDSOR FOREST 40

Jenkins raced to a 14-4 lead after one quarter, 24-8 at halftime and 36-16 after three quarters, then held on as Windsor Forest rallied with a 24-14 fourth quarter in the Memorial Health Holiday Classic.

Jazmyne Ulmer topped Jenkins with 16 points along with five assists, while freshman Kiarra Gaskins contributed 12 rebounds, six points, six blocks and four steals. Zaniyah Sealey had 10 points, while Asia Rosier had 11 rebounds and nine points, and Masadie Brown had four assists and four steals.

Amari Alston lead Windsor Forest with 20 points.

WINDSOR FOREST (40)

Johnson 1, Amari Alston 20, Jones 9, Kidd 4, McCoy 4, Berry 2.

JENKINS (50)

Brown 2, Speight 5, Jazmyne Ulmer 16, Zaniyah Sealey 10, Rosier 9, Grant 2, Gaskins 6.

Halftime—J 24-8. Record—J 2-5.

WEST ORANGE 47,

RICHMOND HILL 43

Ciara Thompson’s 22-point output lifted West Orange to a close win over Richmond Hill. The Lady Wildcats were led by Jamie Buntin’s 15 points, and Jazlyn Martin added 11, but it wasn’t enough for them to get their first win of the season. It was the third time this season the Lady Wildcats lost by four points or less.

WEST ORANGE (47)

Ciara Thompson 22, Kline 5, Placide 4, Kinny 4, James 2, Brown 2

RICHMOND HILL (43)

Jamie Buntin 15, Jazlyn Martin 11, Reed 9, Elkins 8

Halftime—WO 21-20. Records—RHS 0-9, WO 5-5

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS 35,

LEE COUNTY 30

Junior guard Savanna Walker scored 24 points to lead Woodville-Tompkins to a win over Lee County. The Wolverines will face Calvary Day today at New Hampstead at 8:30 p.m. today in the second round of the Columbia Square bracket of the Memorial Health Holiday Classic.

LC (30)

C. Barner 14, Hickson 7, Thomas 3, Smith 2, Abner 2, Kelly 2.

W-T (35)

Savanna Walker 24, Grayson 7, Scott 2, Walker 2.

Halftime-WT 20-12. Record-WT 4-3.

SHS 47, RANDOLPH CLAY 22

Milenah Doswell scored 13 points and Tamera Habersham added nine as the Blue Jackets beat Randolph Clay in the Memorial Health Holiday Classic.

CLAXTON 47,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 31

MOUNT VERNON — Ikeria Brown scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Claxton to a non-region win over Montgomery County.

CLAXTON (47)

Berry 4, Reese 6, Sneed 5, Griggs 8, Ikeria Brown 24.

MC (31)

Leathers 2, Johnson 2, McKinney 2, Miller 5, Brown 8, Heather Brooker 12.

Halftime-Claxton 24-11. Record—Claxton 6-3.

WESTMINSTER 49,

PINEWOOD CHRISTIAN 38

AUGUSTA — Bobbi Wardell scored 21 points to lead host Westminster to a win over Pinewood Christian. Carleigh Bell led Pinewood with 18 points.

PINEWOOD CHRISTIAN (38)

Carleigh Bell 18, Rogers 6, Shiver 5, Pirkle 4, Oates 3, Bland 2.

WESTMINSTER (49)

Bobbi Wardwell 21, Waller 8, Carter 7, Robertson 6, Robertson 5, Davis 2.

Halftime—Westminster 30-14.

MEMORIAL HEALTH HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

BOYS WASHINGTON SQUARE BRACKET

Friday, Dec. 18

G1 Savannah High 58, Groves 17

G2 Glynn Academy 61. Calvary Day 30

G3 Randolph Clay 72, Beach 70

G4 Camden County 67, Woodville-Tompkins 28

Saturday, Dec. 19

G1 Savannah High vs. Glynn Academy at Johnson, 4 p.m.

G3 Randolph Clay vs. Camden County at Islands, 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

3rd place game at New Hampstead, 5:30 p.m.

1st place game at Johnson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS CRAWFORD SQUARE BRACKET

Friday, Dec. 18

G1 Islands 50, Benedictine 30

G2 New Hampstead 68, Brunswick 65

G3 Swansea at Windsor Forest, 8:30 p.m.

G4 Jenkins 80, Richmond Hill 78 (OT)

Saturday, Dec. 19

Islands vs. New Hampstead, 7 p.m.

G3 winner vs. Jenkins at Islands, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

3rd place game at New Hampstead, 8:30 p.m.

1st place game at Johnson, 8:30 p.m.

GIRLS OGLETHORPE SQUARE BRACKET

Friday, Dec. 18

G1 West Orange 47, Richmond Hill 44

G2 Jenkins 50, Windsor Forest 40

G3 Savannah High 47 Randolph Clay 22

G4 Bradwell vs. tbd at Islands, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19

West Orange vs. Jenkins at Windsor Forest, 5:30 p.m.

Groves vs. Savannah at Islands, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

3rd place game at New Hampstead, 4 p.m.

1st place game at Johnson, 4 p.m.

GIRLS COLUMBIA SQUARE BRACKET

Friday, Dec. 18

G1 Camden Co. at Johnson, 7 p.m.

G2 Islands 58, Groves 51 at Islands

G3 Calvary Day 58, Northside Warner Robins 53

G4 Woodville-Tompkins 35, Lee County 30

Saturday, Dec. 19

G1 winner at Islands, 8:30 p.m.

Calvary Day vs. Woodville-Tompkins at New Hampstead, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

3rd place game at New Hampstead, 7 p.m.

1st place game at Johnson, 7 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS

CHIPPEWA SQUARE BRACKET

Round-robin format, champion determined by wins

Girls

Friday, Dec. 18

Glynn Academy 43. New Hampstead 24

Brunswick at Beach, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19

Glynn Academy at Beach, 5:30 p.m.

Brunswick vs. New Hampstead at Beach, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

Glynn Academy vs. Brunswick at Beach, 4 p.m.

New Hampstead at Beach, 7 p.m.

Boys

Saturday, Dec. 19

Bradwell vs. Ware Co. at Beach, 4 p.m.

Salem vs. Johnson at Beach, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21

Ware Co. vs Salem at Beach, 5:30 p.m.

Johnson vs. Bradwell at Beach, 8:30 p.m.

Read the obituaries.

Mattie Joe Sammons Bass, Hazlehurst, GA

Mr. William S. Beardshaw, Jr., Savannah, GA

Mr. Matthew Bulloch, Pembroke, GA

Mr. Charles H. Capers, Savannah, GA

Martha Pearl Contos, Hazlehurst, GA

Marie Woods Coursey, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Bernice Covington, Savannah, GA

Elder Bobby G. Hall, Sr., Richmond Hill, GA

CMSgt. Audrey S. Henries, Savannah, GA

l Mrs. Beatrice E. Jones, Sylvania, GA

Mr. Ralph A. Mills, Jesup, GA

Mr. James W. Moats, Sr., Sylvania, GA

Zelda Mirsky Newman, Savannah, GA

Evelyn Marie Oldfield, Savannah, GA

Mr. James Harold Sellers, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Idella Sheppard, Savannah, GA

Ernalee Waldhour Shipes, Rincon, GA

Mr. Hans M. Stapperfend, Sylvania, GA

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Being the mother of one child with autism is challenging enough. But Marie, a single mother, has seven autistic children. So to say she is challenged on a daily basis is an understatement.

To make things worse, she has become disabled from a car accident that left her seriously injured and unable to go back to work.

Marie was barely able to afford the needs of her struggling family before the accident, but with no job and no steady source of income, Marie struggles to keep her head above water.

Although money has been scarce, Marie tries to remain positive and to persevere. She is doing everything she can to try to keep her children safe and happy.

In the face of adversity, Marie is determined to give her children the lives and the Christmas they deserve.

The Empty Stocking Fund was created by this news organization in 1971 so all children, regardless of their situations, can have a merry Christmas.

The Salvation Army and United Way have identified needy families within our area.

The families’ personal stories have been featured each day during the holiday season since Thanksgiving. Thanks to the donations from generous readers, many children will have bright Christmas mornings.

Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.

Today’s Donors

Anne Cordeiro: $10

George Flowers: $200

Anonymous: $50

From C. Buddy Bury esq: $50

James Taylor: $20

Stephen Brenneman: $500

David Bulman: $100

The Tanner Family: $100

I was completely moved by Brianna’s story. I hope this helps her and her children this Christmas: $1,500

Angie Seymour: $50

In honor of our Aunt and Uncle, Connie & Ray Border, Love Carson & Campbell: $50

In memory of a great friend, David Silverman: $100

In Memory of Deceased Sullivan and Hagan Family Members: $100

Rajesh Patel: $50

Karen Anderson: $200

With thanks to our First Christian Preschool and Blessed Sacrament teachers: $25

Darryl & Carolyn Brown: $100

Sonny: $30

The McMakens: $100

Chris Yarbrough: $100

Christine Reddick: $50

In memory of brother Joe Booker from Steve: $200

Al & Susan Lamden: $100

Today’s Total: $3,785

Total to Date: $49,860.95

HOW TO HELP

BY CHECK: Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail them to the Savannah Morning News; P.O. Box 1088; Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted.

BY WEB: Donate online via PayPal at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.

Here is a list of restaurants open in Savannah on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

If there is a restaurant open on the holiday that is not on this list, please contact us at online@savannahnow.com with the information. 

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Bayou Cafe: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 24; 5 p.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 25; 14 N. Abercorn Ramp; 912-233-6411

Dub's: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 24; 5 – 11 p.m. Dec. 25; 225 W. River St.; 912-200-3652

Garibaldi Cafe: 5 – 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 315 W. Congress St.; 912-232-7118

Kevin Barry's Irish Pub: 11 a.m. – midnight Dec. 24; 3 to 10 p.m. Dec. 25; 117 W. River St.; 912-233-9626

McDonough's:  8 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 24; 8 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 25; 21 E. McDonough St.; 912-233-6136

Moon River Brewing Co.: 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24; 1 – 9 p.m. Dec. 25; 21 W. Bay St.; 912-447-0943

Ruth's Chris: 4 – 11 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 111 W. Bay St.; 912-721-4800

The Melting Pot:  5 – 9 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 232 E. Broughton St.; 912-349-5676

Olde Pink House: 5 – 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24; Noon – 9 p.m. Dec. 25; 23 Abercorn St.; 912-232-4286

Pirates' House: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 20 E. Broad St.; 912-233-5757

Tondee’s Tavern: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dec. 24; 11 a.m. – midnight Dec. 25; 7 E. Bay St.; 912-341-7427

Johnny Harris: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 1651 E. Victory Dr.; 912-354-7810

The Sentient Bean: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 24; 7 a.m. – noon Dec. 25; 13 E. Park Ave.; 912-232-4447

Tailgate: 11:30 a.m.  – 3 a.m. Dec. 24; 6 p.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 25; 11215 Abercorn St.; 912-921-2269

Denny’s:  All day Dec. 24; All day Dec. 25; 6801 Abercorn St.; 912-352-3782

Denny’s:  All day Dec. 24; All day Dec. 25; 1 Gateway Blvd E.; 912-920-4800

Denny’s:  All day Dec. 24; All day Dec. 25; 3944 US-17, Richmond Hill; 912-756-6889

Savannah Riverboat Cruises: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 9 E. River St.; 912-232-6404

Soho South Café: Closed Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 12 W. Liberty St.; 912-233-1633

Wet Willie’s | City Market:  9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 24; 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dec. 25; 20 Jefferson St.; 912-235-5651

Wet Willie’s | River Street: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 24; 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dec. 25; 101 E. River St.; 912-233-5650

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Tybee

Lighthouse Pizza North: 5 – 10 p.m. Dec. 24; Noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 25; 15 16th St., Tybee Island; 912-786-9874

Rock House: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 24; 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dec. 25; 1518 Butler Ave., Tybee Island; 912-786-7176

Bernie’s Oyster House:  11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 24; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (bar until 10 p.m.) Dec. 25; 13 Tybrisa St., Tybee Island; 912-786-5100

Wet Willies | Tybee: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 24; 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dec. 25; 16 16th St., Tybee Island; 912-786-5611

Sunrise Restaurant: 6 a.m. – Noon Dec. 24; Dec. 25; 1511 Butler Ave., Tybee Island; 912-786-7473

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Wilmington Island

Panda Chinese 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24; Call first for Dec. 25; 463 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Savannah; 912-898-2368

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Thunderbolt

Tortuga’s Island Grille: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 2815 River Dr., Savannah; 912-201-3630

Sisters of the New South: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 2605 Skidaway Rd., Savannah; 912-335-2761

Original Nancy’s Seafood Market: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 24; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 25; 2211 Skidaway Rd., Savannah; 912-236-6262

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Pooler

Fatz Café: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 24; Closed Dec. 25; 400 Pooler Parkway, Pooler; 912-748-2557

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The Savannah-Chatham police department continued to spread a little holiday cheer this week when officers delivered presents to families in need.

Forty gifts were delievered to Sweeties Daycare on 37th Street, in addition to stockings donated through a toy drive from Chucks on River Street and from officer donations at the Central precinct.

“Each child had a need that we were able to meet this year in terms of having and abundant Christmas,” said Officer Barry Lewis, who spearheaded the donation event along with Cpl. Dana Purvis.

The board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development has announced Chatham County’s graduates from its 2015 Region 12 multi-day training program.

Participants included elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators and social service providers.

Chatham County graduates:

• Bettina Tate, CTAE program manager, Savannah-Chatham Public School System

• Amy Perry, CTAE Supervisor, Savannah-Chatham Public School System

• Lauren Graves, human resources talent acquisition, Memorial University Medical Center

• Laura Lee Bocade, DIRTT Environmental Solutions

• Jesse Dillon, manager of programs & trade development, World Trade Center Savannah

• Becky Brownlee, business consultant, Small Business Development Center–Georgia Southern University

• Nick Lee, agricultural business development, JCB Inc.

• Carl A. Miller, CEO, C. A. Miller Publishing Co.

• Ron Aikens, administrator, School to Work, Savannah-Chatham Public School System

• Angie Lewis, senior director, Office of College & Career Readiness, Savannah-Chatham Public School System

The Academy’s multi-day program, taught one day a month over a four-month period, includes training in the basics of economic and community development, plus specialized segments on business recruitment and retention, tourism product development, downtown development, planning and other essentials for community success.

The next Region 12 Georgia Academy for Economic Development will begin in August 2016. For more, contact Jennifer Fordham at 912-531-1746 or jennifer.fordham@dca.ga.gov.

Karen’s husband died a year ago. She and their four children have had a difficult time dealing with the loss, which is even tougher during the holidays.

Yet they persevere, thanks, in part, to their strong faith.

As a single parent, Karen does her best to responsibly raise her children, whose ages range from 3 to 9. She is proud of them, they are good kids who do well in school, but they still miss their father.

It pains her to know she can do little to ease their heartache, and she is determined to make this Christmas a happy one, as last year’s holiday was weighed down by depression. But Karen has limited means and is seeking help to raise her family’s spirits.

She knows they will be grateful to wake up with presents under the tree on Christmas morning.

This news organization started the Empty Stocking Fund in 1971 so that needy children could experience the joys of the holiday season. Sharing blessings with others is what this season is all about.

Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.

TODAY’S DONORS

In memory of Jimmy Thompson: $100

Savannah Women’s Golf Association: $441

In memory of Phillip Albert Edmondson: $20

Anonymous: $50

William & Dana Boden: $100

Carson & Betty Branan: $25

Ulla Jensen: $100

Anonymous: $100

From: Danyse & Julius Edel Thanks to: Edwin & Melinda Byck: $200

Anonymous: $100

In honor of Memorial Hospital Team Members: $500

In memory of my friend Ricky Duffy “The Finest”: $100

In loving memory of Krandy & Mo: $100

Thomas S. Johnston: $100

Sally Dayton & Tim Moore: $200

In memory of Ben Brian - Nancy & Ken Larson: $500

Carol Goodwin: $100

Shirley O’Leary: $100

Mr. & Mrs. Willis Shellman: $150

Anonymous: $100

Carlton and Ruth West - Honoring our eight grandchildren: $100

“From Gan’s Stocking”: $50

Marilyn Ratliff & Tom Crom: $50

In memory of Big Pop, Lorenzo Magwood, Brian, Michael & William: $50

In memory of my husband, Lorenzo Magwood: $50

In memory of Richard A. Chambless: $50

Anonymous: $30

Bob & Carole Michna: $200

In memory of Yancey Watkins & Chuck Parkinson: $50

In memory of Barron C. Burke: $50

Today’s Total: $3,866

Total to Date: $53,726.95

HOW TO HELP

BY CHECK: Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail them to the Savannah Morning News; P.O. Box 1088; Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted.

BY WEB: Donate online via PayPal at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.

Juan Zuniga of Savannah-based Storm Soccer Academy was selected to attend a U.S. national team camp for Under-15 this past week in Sunrise, Fla. Zuniga, 13, who lives in Bluffton, S.C., previously went to California in September for an eight-day camp.

He is the third player that Storm Soccer Academy — which draws players from Savannah, Richmond Hill, Statesboro, St. Simons, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, S.C. — has sent to U.S. youth national team camps in the past 18 months.

Zuniga and Hilton Head Island’s Dominica Claudio, Abigail Brighton, Miya Poplin and James Brighton represented Storm with the U.S. Youth Soccer’s ODP program and Region III this winter at events in Boca Raton, Fla., Phoenix and Bradenton, Fla. These players were selected as one of the top 18 players in their age groups across Region III, which is 11 states.

Ava Van Marter of Hilton Head and Isabella Gutierrez of Statesboro were on the alternate list for these events in their age groups.

Today's obituaries in the Savannah Morning News.

For these and past obits, click here.

- Mr. Donald Allen, Statesboro, GA

- Mr. Joseph Anderson, Ridgeland, SC

- Mr. William S. Beardshaw, Savannah, GA

- Annette O’Quinn Brantley, Hazlehurst, GA

- Mrs. Evelyn Brown, Savannah, GA

- Mr. Randall Cope, Brunswick, GA

- Helen Rose Curran, Bluffton, SC

- Mr. Thomas Dekle, Metter, GA

- Mr. Marcus Driggers, Screven, GA

- Mrs. Pauline Edwards, Clyo, GA

- Mr. Stephen D. Evans, Glennville, GA

- Mrs. Geneva B. Flagg, Savannah, GA 

- Elder Bobby G. Hall, Sr., Richmond Hill, GA

- CMSgt. Audrey S. Henries, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Samuel M. Howard III, Newtington, GA

- Mr. James Thomas Howell, Jr., Vidalia, GA

- Billy Joe Kight, Hortense, GA

- Mrs. Viola Kirkland, Savannah, GA 

- Sulla Ryals Kuntz, Ludowici, GA

- Mr. Leroy Lassiter, Millen, GA

- Sharron Mays Lawn, Waycross, GA

- Shirley Margedant, Hilton Head, SC

- Mrs. Luella D. McDonald, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. James W. Moats, Sr., Sylvania, GA

- Ms. Alfreda Moore, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Howard John Morton, Springfield, GA 

- Dorothy Mae Munn, Savannah, GA

- Helen Elaine Neely, Sylvania, GA

- Zelda Mirsky Newman, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Eston M. Newton, Savannah, GA

- Evelyn Marie Oldfield, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Brian S. Ollivierre, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Larry Patterson, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Cecil L. Rahn, Richmond Hill, GA 

- Doris Odum Rahn, Cobbtown/St. Simons Is. 

- LTC Hubbard L. Riley, (Ret.), Savannah, GA

- Mr. Walter A. Scheider, McKinney, TX

- Tawanda S. Scriven, Ridgeland, SC

- J. Lynn Springer, Hilton Head, SC

- Mr. James M. Steetler, Savannah, GA 

- Mr. Dravius D. Summerlin, Metter, GA

- Mr. Thomas Wesley, Savannah, GA

- Mr. Willie M. Williams, Savannah, GA 

- Mrs. Edna Jean Woods, Eden, GA

- Mr. Robert Leston Wright, Brunswick, GA