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Andre Poirot

French-born chef Andre Poirot loves cooking — even in his free time. Just don’t ask him to make macaroni and cheese.This week, the chef is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for hundreds of people at the Peabody Little Rock hotel.
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Father takes the lead at the Sugar Plum Ball

Twirly dresses, tiaras, a dance floor full of friends and a night out with daddy. What more could a little girl want?
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Social eyes On the upbeat

Symphony fans have a ball at event’s silver anniversary

Supporters of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Opus Ball with dinner and dancing at a new venue — the Capital Hotel.
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LIFELONG HEALTH SAD arrives along with change in the seasons

It is deep into November, the days are cooler, shorter and Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us. For many of us, this time of year is filled with special occasions, each one celebrating friends, family and community.
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RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE Ford convertible made a great first impression

One of the first things Betty Hardin noticed about Ray Mottwiler was his 1957 Ford convertible, which is fitting since Ray was her blind date because he had a car.
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Weddings

Van Scyoc-Nutt Melissa Carol Nutt and Cody Wilson Van Scyoc were united in marriage Saturday at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Sherwood. The Rev. Barry Wingfield officiated.
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HIGH FIVES FOR FOWLER Giving banker

Banquet lassoes funds for youth ranches

For his “giving spirit,” “faith in God and country,” and “excellence through habit,” Wallace Fowler of Jonesboro — chairman and chief executive officer of Liberty Bank of Arkansas — was honored at the 14th annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner.
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Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Terrell “T.J.” Bridges will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday with their children. The couple were married Nov. 25, 1949. Mrs. Bridges is the former Geraldine ‘‘Jerry’’ Willmon.
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Social calendar

December 5 Capitol Event, 5 p.m. at the Little Rock Club, a silent auction, dinner and fi reworks display benefi ting the Arkansas Chamber Singers. For more information, go to ar-chambersingers.org or call (501) 377-1121.
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DEAR ABBY Husband’s Internet infidelity has wife feeling disconnected

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for many years. We have three happy, successful children and a good life together. I love him dearly.
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SOARING WITH THE AVIATORS State historical organization honors two Arkansas natives

Two Arkansas natives — Greg Arnold of Texarkana, Texas, and Col. Billy G. Edens of Chattanooga, Tenn. — were inducted Nov. 12 into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
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A DATE WITH DAD Sweethearts, dads step out for dance lesson, barbecue

The 2010 American Heart Association Sweethearts and their fathers were treated to a barbecue and dance lessons Nov. 12 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
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MALE CALL Repair, specialty shops can save attire

Q. Over several years of reading your column, you have mentioned the names of a few companies that specialize in unique services and repairs. Could you give us a new list?
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GETTING IT STRAIGHT

The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
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WEDDINGS MARGERY JANE GOSS JOHN BLUME BUZBEE

Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church was the setting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, for the marriage of Margery Jane Goss and John Blume Buzbee. The Rev. Lynn Lindsey officiated.
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