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Fire Destroys Lodge At Willis' Ski Resort

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 31, 2009

Authorities say a fire has destroyed the main lodge at a small ski operation in Fairfield, Idaho, co-owned by Bruce Willis.
Camas County Chief Deputy Brian Miller says the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort lodge and an adjacent ski rental building were destroyed in the blaze Monday morning. No one was injured.

Willis has been working with forest officials on a new master development plan for the south-central Idaho resort, with runs in the mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest. The "Die Hard" actor has a home in nearby Hailey.

The resort closed for the season last week.
Madonna Adoption Ruling Delayed

Madonna and her three children toured a day care center built by her charity Monday as critics slammed the star's attempt to adopt a second child from this poor African nation and a judge delayed a ruling in the case until Friday.

Some child advocacy groups say the pop star's plans to adopt a young Malawian girl have been fast-tracked because of Madonna's money and status. One accused her of acting like a rich bully.

After spending about an hour in court Monday, Madonna swapped her high heels and skirt for camouflage trousers and black boots for an outing into the hot lush Malawian countryside.

Holding the hand of 3-year-old David, whose adoption from Malawi was finalized in 2008, the singer walked through the compound of the Mphandula child care center. Madonna also was accompanied by her daughter, Lourdes, 12, and son Rocco, 8.

Actor Hartnett Hospitalized

Josh Hartnett's publicist says the 30-year-old actor has been taken to a Los Angeles hospital with gastrointestinal problems.

Publicist Susan Patricola says Hartnett was transported by ambulance at 1:45 a.m. Monday to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

She says in a statement that he "is under observation but is resting comfortably."

Nashville Honors Jersey Boy Gaudio

Bob Gaudio may be a Jersey boy, but he has earned Nashville's respect.

Gaudio, a founding member of The Four Seasons and the writer of most of their hits, was honored in a brief ceremony Sunday night after a performance of "Jersey Boys" at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The musical is about The Four Seasons and how the quartet started their career in New Jersey.

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean thanked Gaudio for making Nashville his home.

Today's Birthdays

Actor William Daniels is 82. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 75. Actor Christopher Walken is 66. Former Vice President Al Gore is 61. Actress Rhea Perlman is 61. Actor Ewan McGregor is 38.

Source: The Associated Press

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