Special Olympics committee looks over Boise venues

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A representative from Special Olympics international committee is in the Gem State on a site visit.
A group from Idaho is considering a bid for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Qwest Arena has been marked as a possible place to have opening ceremonies and even speed skating events.
"It seems like the moment I stepped off the plane, people have been voicing their support for the event and that's important to us. If it means that other people are already asking about Special Olympics, then we're already achieved one objective," said Jon-Paul St. Germain, Special Olympics international committee.
St. Germain will also visit Bogus Basin, Idaho Ice World, Taco Bell Arena and Tamarack Resort.
The official bid is due next month.
Also in the running to host the games are Nevada, Germany and Poland.
A final announcement is expected in May.