Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Shondah and Randall Otwell, pictured at their ranch in Oshoto, developed a water rippler that prevents livestock water tanks from freezing over in the winter. They are taking part in a statewide business accelerator program and hope to begin selling the water rippler this fall.
GILLETTE - The last several months have been a whirlwind for Crook County ranchers Shondah and Randall Otwell.
They have been putting the finishing touches on their product, the water rippler, which they hope will make life easier for ranchers all across the country when it hits the market this fall.
The water rippler solves a problem that has plagued the agricultural industry for generations. In the winter, water tanks freeze over and ranchers have to go out to each tank and break the ice however they can so their animals can get a drink.
"It's been an issue for generations," Shondah said. "I...
