Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Skiers and snowboarders hoping to hit the slopes at Tamarack Resort should thank a federal bankruptcy court judge who gave his approval to using equipment and property necessary for skiing to begin Dec. 20, as planned. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Terry Myers' decision late Monday sets the stage for the first lift-serviced skiing at the resort since March 2009. Tim Flaherty, who is leading homeowners who are financing the skiing plan, says his group is "totally ramped up for this." Myers' endorsement was necessary because Tamarack's equipment is collateral in the $300 million bankruptcy case. Lawyers for lenders led by Credit Suisse Group spent the day trying to convince Myers to move the beleaguered vacation getaway out of a reorganization — and into liquidation. Those proceedings are due to continue Tuesday morning.