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Carters readying charitable cradle
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter have selected a decidedly warmer climate for their 15th annual Winter Weekend benefit for the Carter Center. The couple’s usual ski weekend in Crested Butte, Colo., has been swapped in favor of a Jan. 30-Feb. 3 weekend at Club Med in Cancun, Mexico.
One aspect of the fund-raiser that hasn’t changed? President Carter is offering one of his exclusive woodworking projects as the signature piece in the weekend’s live auction. This year, Carter has handcrafted a baby cradle fashioned out of tiger wood that is 43 inches tall, 19.5 inches wide and 35 inches long.
Deep-pocketed donors only need apply, however. Last year’s 6-foot wooden cabinet by Carter fetched a $1 million winning bid. Value placed on this year’s donation: $100,000.
“Rosalynn and I are deeply grateful for those who provide critical support to help make a difference around the world,” Carter told Buzz via a statement from the Carter Center. “Their contributions inspired the Carter Center to face new challenges to improve life for the world’s poorest and most forgotten people.”
For folks who actually have caps on their credit limits, the live auction also features less expensive items, including a fly-fishing weekend with the Carters and pal Ted Turner for $10,000, two bottles of red wine made by the president “using traditional family methods” for $1,000 a bottle and a Savannah weekend featuring a dinner with Food Network phenom and presidential pal Paula Deen valued at $2,000. For info: www.cartercenter.org.
Beloved stuffed animal missing
A recent AJC lost and found classified ad had us scratching our heads here at Buzz Central. The three-line ad read: “Stuffed bluebird, 7-inches, lost at the airport wearing blue soccer uniform. 404-486-9751.” When we rang the number listed, Atlanta mom Angela McKinnon answered. As it turns out, the missing bird is McKinnon’s 9-year-old daughter Delaney Stewart’s favorite stuffed animal. “She dropped him at Hartsfield-Jackson when we were coming back from a trip over New Year’s,” McKinnon told Buzz Wednesday. “She’s had him since she was 1. He’s really like a member of the family. We would rather have lost all of our luggage. Delaney cried herself to sleep over it.”
The ad for the well-worn Precious Moments Tender Tail plush toy has already inspired one prank call “from someone saying they were holding him hostage,” McKinnon says. The family has printed reward posters and is offering $200 for the safe return of the beloved stuffed toy.
‘Homekeeping’ hint of the day
(From Page 84) “How to Load the Dishwasher: Delicate dishes and glassware should be placed in upper rack.”
— From “Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook.” The lifestyle guru signs books Saturday at the Lenox Square Williams-Sonoma store.
Quote of the day
“I’m going to be really honest right now: He needs to just not speak in public. Period. T.R. is my best friend. I will use every ounce of energy I have to take you down if you hurt his feelings.”
—“Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl backstage at the Golden Globes after co-star Isaiah Washington once again used an f-word in relation to gay “Grey’s Anatomy” actor T.R. Knight
Celebrity birthdays
Actor-director Kevin Costner is 52. Country singer Mark Collie is 51. Actress Jane Horrocks (“Absolutely Fabulous”) is 43. Comedian Dave Attell (“Insomniac”) is 42. Actor Jesse L. Martin (“Law and Order,” “Rent”) is 38. Singer Jonathan Davis of Korn is 36. Actor Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother” ) is 27.
Contributing: news services
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