Sowerby dares to join Sourtoe Club

Things didn’t sound quite right at the filling station up in Pelly Crossing in Canada’s Yukon Territory. The gurgle of the fuel I was pumping down the filler neck had a frothy note, like when filling one of the diesel pickups I’ve owned over the years.

Old-fashioned tree wins contest

Local high school students recently flexed their decorating skills during Valley Automall’s 12th annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest. The judging took place Dec. 1 inside each of Valley Automall’s 17 dealership showrooms. Entries will remain on display through month’s end.

Hyundai tops fuel-economy rankings

One year after promising to become the leading manufacturer in fuel economy, Hyundai delivered by topping the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s fuel economy report. Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in Corporate Average Fuel Economy, including traditional leaders like Honda and Toyota.

Chinese favorite hits the states

It was designed in Germany and is already a big hit in China, but will the Buick Regal connect with buyers on this continent?

Findlay Toyota sponsors high school basketball game at Orleans

In what could be a prelude to a 2010 national high school basketball title, the 2009 defending national champions, Findlay College Prep, will play this year’s top-ranked preseason team, Bishop Gorman High School, on Dec. 12 at the Orleans Arena at 8 p.m.

World’s top golfer on ‘indefinite’ leave, cites ‘infidelity’

WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods said today he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word “infidelity” for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site. … “After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf,” Woods said. “I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.” … Woods and his wife, Elin, have been married five years and have a 2-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son. … The announcement came two weeks after a car accident that set in motion a shocking downfall for the world’s No. 1 player, which has included sordid allegations of numerous extramarital affairs.

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