Tires and what to do with old ones

Several years ago we invested in a company that was converting old tires to useful products. Based on patents held by Joe Coffin, a 2nd cousin, once removed. Today we went to a stockholders meeting at 1st Friends to see what had become of our money. In it's simplest form, they have weathered the storm and are still in business and are growing. Will our stock ever be worth anything?
Today was also moving day for David and Heather. All their goods except some that were too many for the five boxes they have, are packed and ready to go to Seattle. The rest will follow in due course. House was completely empty, sad to think they won't be around here. Will those trikes in our garage ever get used?