Tribe's casino plans uncertain - 2004-02-08
Although the Cowlitz Tribe is rumored to be planning a casino in north Clark County, the tribe's intentions for a 150 acre site by LaCenter are still uncertain even as a key meeting with county officials approaches Tuesday.

The county still has not received a development proposal for the tribe.

"All we know is the tribe will build something for the economic benefit of the tribe," Mary Keltz, administrative assistant for the Clark County commissioners, said last week.
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Waiting for wife pays big for Bluffs man - 2004-02-08
James Peterson of Council Bluffs got an early Valentine's Day gift when he pulled the winning pod in Ameristar Casino's progressive giveaway.

His draw won him $28,000 as the first winner in the contest that started last year.

Peterson is a regular at Ameristar and was playing in the casino with his wife just prior to Tuesday's drawing. His wife had won a small jackpot that same evening.
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