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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2009
Page
1
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The seven member crew will deliver the final solar arrays to the International Space Station. Fourteen day mission includes four spacewalks to install panels increasing power for future crew growth from three to six. Return includes Sandra Magnus, at the station since November 2008. Original launch date February 12 delayed four times due to fuel valve issues.
Obituary brief notes the passing of Mary Lou Barlow Dorothy Fox Goetzman Aiken Jacob Herman Menken and William Wallace Poll Jr in Ridge Spring with funeral details and local tribute notices for six individuals.
Augusta faces fewer corporate sponsors and driver catering bookings at this year’s Masters while Aiken enjoys steadier gains. Hotels report strong occupancy though traffic shifts toward individuals and local groups. Four day passes price about 15 percent lower with tickets widely available online.
The Masters is held annually in the first full week of April at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta. Founded in 1934 by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones with Alister MacKenzie, the event is unique for its fixed venue and rich traditions. Jack Nicklaus holds the record with six Masters victories and champions earn the green coat and a $1.35 million prize.
South Carolina lawmakers prepare to debate a 6.6 billion spending plan funded partly by federal stimulus money. The plan faces clashes between opposition to Washington bailouts and arguments for government aid, while 3 billion in stimulus funds over two years raises concerns about future sustainability as Medicaid and other programs face cuts. Governor Sanford had proposed a leaner 5.8 billion budget amid the downturn.
The 43rd Aiken Spring Steeplechase set for March 21 at Ford Conger Field will feature six races led by the Imperial Cup. A Saturday lottery at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center offered four general admission railside four subscriber railside and four second row spots as fans aim to upgrade seating for the National Steeplechase Association circuit event.
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