Premier Night Has It All--Including Super Bowl QB - 2004-02-08
An appearance by Jake Delhomme - this time in the
role of Thoroughbred owner - was just one of many highlights on an evening where at least $1 million in
purse money was up for grabs for Louisiana-breds at Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino.

The Feb. 7 Louisiana Premier Night, which featured 10 stakes for purses of $50,000 to $200,000, brought total handle of over $2.1 million. Attendance wasn't available, but the parking lot at Delta Downs, located in Vinton near the Texas line, was jammed, in part because of a late-night car giveaway in the slots casino.

The $200,000 Premier Night Classic at 1 1/16 miles went to Heiligbrodt Racing Stable's Spritely Walker, who gave jockey Shane Sellers, in from New Orleans, his third and final victory on the program.
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Visitor Center offers coupons, smiles 1,000s start their LHC visit at English Village office - 2004-02-08
They arrived by the dozens Sunday, seeking a place to stay, a hot meal or a good time - and advice about finding all three.

Luckily, Judi and Glen Bush were well armed with brochures, maps, flyers, coupons and an abundance
of information to keep the lines of tourists flowing at the Lake Havasu Visitors Center.

“This time of year it’s heavy every day — we have 10,000 to 12,000 visitors per month,” said Judi Bush, a visitor center staff member. Her husband Glenn is a volunteer worker. “A lot of people are looking for information on future trips, accommodations things like Swapmeet, and available boat trips. People mostly take booklets for Sedona, Yuma, Quartzsite, and tickets for riverboat trips to the casino.”
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