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37 / 26 Planning a See Family Life 1 Valentine Find your new career in today’s paper, Classifieds 1 Partly cloudy. adventure Business 8 SUPER SUNDAY >>> All you need to know about today’s big game, SPORTS 1 $1.50 February 1, 2009 MagicValley.com School cuts could go beyond Luna’s $62 million By Jared S. Hopkins his fortune cookie the night writers are pessimistic about $17 million from state Times-News writer before. Magicvalley.com January tax revenue figures reserves — might jump to “I think it’s appropriate for being released this week, and $130 million, legislators have BOISE — Before outlining me to read to you the fortune READ: Capitol Confidential, a political blog by Luna could be asked to return said. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is his plans Thursday to cut inside,” he told the Joint reporter Jared S. Hopkins with ways to save money supporting Luna’s plan in its public schools funding next Finance-Appropriation in addition to the current form. year by $62 million, Committee. “It said, ‘You “And did you eat the whole “We saved some for a rainy 10 recommendations he “He’s taking a very realistic Superintendent of Public shouldn’t overspend in the cookie?” asked Rep. Maxine day.” unveiled Thursday. look at the continuing Instruction Tom Luna dis- moment. Frugality is impor- Bell, R-Jerome, JFAC Co-chair- Luna soon might look for His plans to cut $79 million played the strip of paper from tant.’” woman. Responded Luna: some more cookies. Budget — which include the use of See EDUCATION, Main 2 By Ariel Hansen Times-News writer ININ KETCHUM?KETCHUM? SUN VALLEY — For decades, Sun Valley has attracted world-class skiers, celebrities, vacationers from across the globe, mountain bikers and hikers — all visitors to a small North Blaine County seeks high-end Idaho town with the cachet of history. But for a town with so many guests, there are relatively few places to stay. hotels to improve economy There are two-thirds the number of hotel beds in Ketchum and Sun Valley as five years ago, and none of the lux- urious, five-star hotels that attract the Four stars or five? Photo illustration by BRADLEY GUIRE and MEAGAN THOMPSON wealthy to other mountain resorts. When big events are in town — like What’s the difference between a The Mobil Five-Star category for personalized service and hospi- the Boulder Mountain Tour cross- Five-Star and a Four-Star hotel, as includes such properties as the tality, in addition to luxurious defined by the Mobil Travel Guide? Peninsula Beverly Hills, the Four accommodations. Other notable country ski race and the Special Seasons Hotel Chicago, the Ritz- Mobil Four-Stars include the Post Olympics World Winter Games, both Five-Star hotels Carlton San Francisco and the Ranch Inn, Canoe Bay and the Mandarin Oriental New York. Windsor Court Hotel. of which hit the valley next weekend Exceptionally distinctive luxury envi- — the quest for a pillow becomes ronment offering consistently Four-Star hotels According to Mobil’s Web site, there even more challenging. superlative, personalized service Outstanding establishment in a dis- are no four- or five-star hotels in and the ultimate in amenities “We have so few beds in the valley tinctive setting that provides travel- Idaho. Jackson Hole, Wyo., Aspen, … north and south, that whenever makes these hotels and inns the ers with exceptional service and a Colo., and Park City, Utah, have there is a major event or a major holi- best in the U.S. and Canada. luxury experience. Service and Five-Stars though. day they never meet the need. Attention to detail and the anticipa- amenities are refined and sophisti- At the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, tion of every need are evident They’re always sold out,” said Jim cated and may include automatic rooms start at $575, though cheap- throughout this exclusive group of turndown service, valet parking and er packages are available. Spinelli, executive director of the hotels. These hotels are remarkable 24-hour room service. Ritz-Carlton, The average rate for rooms in the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. in every aspect from plush and ele- Mandarin Oriental and Four Wood River Valley last year varied by gant guest room design to the Seasons are prominent names in month between $104 and $222. S EE H OTELS, MAIN 6 unforgettable culinary experiences. the Mobil Four-Star category, known Source: Mobil Travel Guide Special Olympics press forward despite downturn Make that 14: By Rebecca Boone events for the Special Associated Press writer Olympics, a competition Octuplet mom already had 6 kids for athletes with intellectu- BOISE — Two years ago, al disabilities. “Some of our By Thomas Watkins organizers with the Special less-developed programs and Lauran Neergaard /WNVKRNGDKTVJU Olympics World Winter around the world just Associated Press writers There were 6,540 multiple births Games hoped to raise at financially can’t bring as in the United States in 2006 and least $23 million in cash many people as they like. WHITTIER, Calif. — How 152 in Great Britain. The Special donations, hire a staff of It’s just a few more Special in the world does a woman U.S. U.K. Olympics around 100 people and Olympics athletes around with six children get a fertil- Rate per 100,000 total births Flame of bring as many as 3,000 ath- the world who had hoped ity doctor to help her have TRIPLETS QUADRUPLETS Hope carried letes to Boise for the inter- to be at the games, but more — eight more? OR MORE by torch run- national event. Analysts can’t be because of the eco- An ethical debate erupted 143 with the Idaho Department nomic problems, and that 120 ners departs Friday after it was learned of Commerce said the affects us all.’’ Locomotive that the Southern California 90 games could bring $42 mil- At every games, not all woman who gave birth to Park Friday lion to the state. the athletes who octuplets this week had six 60 in Lewiston But since then every- announced their intent to children already. Less than one as it contin- thing, like the economy, compete make it to the 30 19 Large multiple births “are 10 ues the final has shrunk. event, he said. But for the presented on TV shows as a “Our situation is global, 2009 World Winter Games 0 leg of its ‘Brady Bunch’ moment. and it has impacted us,’’ — which start on Feb. 7 in journey to They’re not,’’ fumed Arthur SOURCES: (U.S.) National Center for AP said Kirk Miles, the vice Health Statistics; (U.K.) Office of the Special Caplan, bioethics chairman National Statistics president of games and See OLYMPICS, Main 2 at the University of Olympic Pennsylvania. He noted the Los Angeles, Las Vegas and World Winter serious and sometimes New York, countered: “Who Games in On the Net: lethal complications and am I to say that six is the Boise. crushing medical costs that limit? There are people who Special Olympics: http://www.specialolympics.org/ often come with high-mul- like to have big families.’’ Special Olympics 2009 World Winter Games: tiple births. Kaiser Permanente http://www.2009worldgames.org/ But Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.boise.org/ who has fertility clinics in See OCTUPLETS, Main 2 AP photo Idaho Department of Commerce: http://commerce.idaho.gov/ Crossword ......Classifieds 7 Jumble............Classifieds 4 Kids Only ........Family Life 6 O WHERE S THE STIMULUS Dear Abby ......Classifieds 5 Movies ................Opinion 7 Sudoku ..........Classifieds 4 S , ’ ? Horoscope ......Classifieds 5 Obituaries..........Business 6 Your Business....Business 2 Bill isn’t too stimulating > Business 1 Main 2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho MORNINGMORNING BRIEFINGBRIEFING TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Pat’s Picks ... Pat Marcantonio ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Life Church, 425 E. Nez Perce (100 South), Jerome, LIFECHURCHMV.COM or Three things to do today Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center dance, 208-324-5876. with music by the Melody Masters, 2 to 5 • If you aren’t a Super Bowl magnificent birds last time • The U.S. Army Ground p.m., at the center, 530 Shoshone St. W., fan, get in your car and head out. Forces Woodwind Quintet TODAY’S MEETING MEMO • $4 per person, 734-5084. to the Thousand Springs and While in the area, head performs at 4 p.m. at the U.S. Army Ground Forces Woodwind Feb. 2 meeting of Magic Valley Region of Box Canyon area to see lots to Oster Lakes at the College of Southern Idaho’s Quintet in performance, 4 p.m., College of Idaho Chapter of the American Society of of bald and golden eagles Hagerman Wildlife Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, perching on trees. A state Management Area to see 315 Falls Ave. W. in Twin Southern Idaho’s Fine Arts Center Recital Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, guest speakers Starla Paulsen and Loretta parks representative says the hundreds of ducks and other Falls. It’s free. Hall, 315 Falls Ave. W., no cost, 732-6767 birds are stopping off in the waterfowl. They make for or [email protected]. Martins on Food Product Development - Glanbia Nutritionals, 7 a.m., Depot Grill, Magic Valley on their migra- great photos and are just fun Have your own pick you Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War,” presented tion route and they’ll be to watch. But bundle up. For want to share? Something by Caritas Chorale, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian 545 Shoshone St. S., Twin Falls, 733-0874 around until mid-February. more information, go to that is unique to the area and Church of the Big Wood, Warm Springs and or [email protected].