Sides Set To Argue Casino Suit - 2004-01-16
State lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit backed by a group of Florence residents who oppose the opening of a new tribal casino in their coastal town. Attorneys for the state argue that the group should have taken a different approach to their case.

Instead of asking for a writ of mandamus, which would force Gov. Ted Kulongoski to void the state-tribal gaming compact, state lawyers say People Against a Casino Town should have requested a judge's decision on whether to invalidate the compact without involving Kulongoski.
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Consultant expresses casino optimism - 2004-01-16
If all goes as planned, a hotel resort and casino will open its doors in Hesperia by 2007, officials said Thursday.

Kevin Gover, a consultant with the American Indian tribe looking to open a casino within Hesperia's city limits, said the application needed to take into trust the land on the southwest corner of Main Street and Interstate 15 should be completed by late spring or early summer.
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