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Only in Colfax The wheels of progress and change
In Colfax Gary Todd works to reopen The Auto Parts Store as Sierra Energy transfers ownership while a four wheel chair debuts Gary shows off new mobility and a $5 wager proves the old three wheeler was superior Colfax locals recall Gary’s four wheel miracle and the story ties to local racing and aviation figures including TAPS manager Gary Wiesz and Jim French the aviation writer who chronicled a Colfax landing near Canyon Way amid Reno trips
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TAPS
Sierra Energy
Gary Todd
Gary
Will Rogers
Todd
Chicago Park
Moire “Mo” Donald
Vincent
Dave Molloy
Dave
Depot Street
Colfax
Wiesz
Vietnam
Colby
Grass Valley
Jim French
Aviation Week
Space Technology
Canyon Way
Chevrolet
French
California
Reno
California Highway Patrol
Auburn
CHP
A. Thomas Homer
Gary Wiesz
Auto Parts
Main Street