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Our family would like to thank everyone
from across the country for their support!
Send your comments (good or bad) to: Cory55sheep@gmail.com
Best of luck in your battle with the state. -- Don
You cannot look at Grand Forks nor the county because when you come into Grand Forks from the west, what do you see? Two junk yards, thousands of cars on the North side and a landfill on the right which was open when I was last in GF. I think your fence is just fine. I lived in Grand Forks county and as far as their mosquito control there isn't any. The ditches and potholes are full of water and in that water there were used tires, truck and car, so what's the big deal. In the photos you showed the tires in the dumpsters. Yes they breed more mosquitoes there than in the country because there is no place for the water to go in the dumpsters. The water stands in the dumpsters for who knows how long. -- Duane
It appears to me that you have done a good job of creating a clean environment while putting a waste product to good use. -- Russ
I think what you have done with the tires is really nice. I admire you for not filling our landfills with tires and burning them to add to the pollution. You have put the tires to good use and it also warms the animals at night and gives them a good windbreak. I hope that you win your appeal and that they allow your family to continue to do a very hard and ungrateful job (farming) that your family has come to love so much. I think farming is one of the hardest jobs a person can have and to add to it by taking back a judgement that was first okayed in 1997, is just wrong now. Good luck with the appeal and may god bless your family in your ventures to come. -- Jennifer
Keep up your fight man! There are people rooting for you guys! Take care and god bless. -- Justin
I live in GF and just saw the article about your tires in the Herald. What a clever idea! Use some of the worst waste products of our society in a constructive way! I absolutely can't stand it when the government decides to go pick on someone for having a better solution than the state. I hope more people are allowed to use tires this way -- it's a great way to reduce pollution. cheers! -- Leif
It is totally amazing the use you have made from "waste". The amount of time and effort that has gone into "building these fences" at the very least deserves applause. -- Jack
Wow! What an innovative and environmentally-neutral way of disposing of old tires! -- bjc
I think your ingenuity and use of non-traditional materials really reflects the American spirit. Too bad there's not much of that left in our government! Hope things work out for you - I love what you've done. Keep up the good work.
It is their land and it should be their choice to use an alternative building material (tires) which would otherwise be relegated to the dump. With the way our waste is piling higher and higher every day, the government should COMMEND people who find ways to reuse and recycle - not punish them for standing out. -- David
I am having a difficult time understanding why this man and his family have been targeted by the state. We try and teach our children to recycle yet here is a blatant example that when you do and have documentation proving that you are benefiting the environment you can be targeted and bankrupt by agencies that apparently don't have much (if any) oversight on them. -- Brian
This is insane. You got a fence. Made of tires. In the middle of NOwhere. I'm thinking you found a way to put up a fence, did it, and people that are complaining about it, NOW, don't realize that the materials to make the tires came from ground in the first place. 15 MILES? That's a lotta work guy. I'd say that's a nice fence, whatever you made it out of. -- CP
I've got to say that I was surprised to see how orderly your property looked with your reuse of tires. Maybe your state should shut up until they come up with a more viable use for them but thats about as likely as them just moving on to real problems like feeding the poor or caring for the unfortunate. Good Luck and God Bless You and yours. -- John
I wish you guys all the luck with your fight against the government. I think what you are doing it a great thing. What is wrong with recycling tires to solve 2 problems. You need fence and someone obviously needs to get rid of a LOT of tires. I love the garden with the tires. Good luck. -- Ken
Good luck. I've read through your page and wish you all the best, though the action of your state makes no sense to me. -- John
I think what you have done is creative and it looks great. I hope you win the fight. -- Jeff
Sending light, love and peace -- with the angels help, I pray you win in court! I applaud your perserverence and your creativity. Godspeed and God Bless to you and your family. Love, Peace & Many Blessings. -- Linda
Looking at the photos, it looks great. Kind of artistic. Good luck. -- Erv
What you are doing with these tires is amazing. I can only imagine how much you are helping our environment. Keeping these tires from being burned or piled up in a landfill is of utmost importance. Good job to you and your family!!! -- Amanda
In my estimation this country has gone from freedom to tryany in just one generation. -- Kenneth
I think what you are doing is very unique and creative. There is nothing wrong in my opinion of what you are doing, I have no problem using the materials in the manner you do. -- Dan
I think what your family has done is absolutely a wonderful idea. It reminds me of an "Earthship home". I enjoyed the pictures very much. I love all of the animals. They look like they are very happy with you too!! Good luck with your case! -- Brittany
What a true tragedy! I was astounded by the stupidity of the State yet, in a way, not surprised either. It truly saddened me that you had to lose so much when you were attempting to do a very good thing. It seems to me that you were "David" fighting "Goliath," I am truly sorry for your misfortunes. I know you wished to do the right thing. -- Pat
I think what you are doing is awesome. What would have otherwise been a pollutant has now been creatively put back to use. It seems amazing to me that in a country with free speech that it would be such a problem to do something as simple as this. I think that you are very creative people with a sense of humor and wit. Cool job and well done! -- Jenna
I think that what you are doing is great for the environment. I think that it is very resourceful and some of the flower pots are quite pretty. I wish you luck in court. Anyone that has a problem with your tire recycling is not very creative. -- Trudy
We fully agree that piles of tires in landfills near or in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Fargo or Minot possess a much larger issue of concern than tires lined up in neat rows in a township with only 15 people. Cory’s tires are an efficient way to beneficially reuse tires for a long-term. -- Carrol
I believe you are a tremendously smart man where farming is concerned. I hope you can continue to do what you have truly been given a talent for (farming). -- Christy
Great web site, and we support your cause!! We think that you have a great idea on recycling the tires. It is a great way to utilize those materials that so many people deem as "garbage". Way to go!!!! -- Tim and DeeAnn
Seem like you are doing the state a favor, why don't they just let it be? Let tired out tires retire any way you want them to. -- Brian
I just read your story on Tired Out Ranch. I am shocked but not surprised at the new liberal government that we are in bondage to. Please know that I will be in prayer for you and your situation. Blessings, -- Kathy
I believe you came up with a very good way of recycling tires. It does not surprise me that the state can't see this. Wish you luck. -- Shane
I have seen your tire fence working on your ranch. What a great fence that works very, very good at holding livestock in. It also looks very impressive. We are glad that someone is using these tires in a positive and environmentally friendly way. As usual the private individual is way ahead of the government on good ideas. Keep up the good work, and God bless. -- Alan
I always thought that north dakota was one those states that are still free in a sense that george washington or thomas jefferson would understand, but seeing on the news how the police state of north dakota is treating the folks at the tired-out ranch, I guess that socialist government nanny police state has come to north dakota. I read several articles about your ranch and you seem to be making good use out of millions of tires that other people thougth were garbage. the government nannies should be patting you on the back thanking you for what you did. I wish you luck. -- mike
I think all of your creative ideas for the use of old tires are Wonderful. You ought to be getting medals along with the positive news coverage you deserve. Just think how many trees you have saved by using the tires. Keep up the good work. -- Mary
You are brilliant, and the state should be appreciating that fact! Best Wishes and God's Blessings! -- Vicki
This sure sounds like government sticking its nose where it shouldn’t. I just can’t stand it that some people can tell you what you can and can’t do on your property. Some things make sense, but taking a guy to court over his fence!? Making your fence out of tires poses a fire hazard versus making out of say wood? The huge swamps in the area breed more mosquitoes than these tires ever could. Getting rid of the tires will not affect the mosquito population at all. -- Fark.com
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