The Grange Podcast

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime.

Today, my guest is my Dad. During our conversation, wetalked about all things Christmas. Eric has been one of my most requested guestsfor the podcast, and I am glad we finally sat down and made it happen. We had agreat conversation, and the timing couldn’t have been better. I hope everyoneenjoys this one and has Merry Christmas.

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Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with EricWeatherman.  

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime.

Today, my guest is Spencer Gilmore. Spencer is a husband,father, mechanic, and 3rd-generation farmer on Kelly Hill. Spencer was my firstguest on The Grange 1 year ago, and it was great to have him back on. Duringour conversation, we talked about 2025 and all that is had in store for us.

I want to take a quick minute and thank all the listenersand guests of this podcast over the last year. What started as an idea 3 yearsago is now a proof-of-concept that I look forward to growing. To everyone whohas reached out to me personally and given words of support and encouragement,Thank You! It means the world to me and keeps me motivated to continue downthis road.

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Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with SpencerGilmore.  

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime.

Today, my guest is Rod Fogle. Rod is a husband, father,pilot, avid outdoorsman, and, along with his wife Sue, owner of Fogle Pump andSupply.  During our conversation, we discussedRod’s personal history, including his family's legacy in the car dealershipbusiness, his start in entrepreneurship, partnerships along the way, and many storiesand insights from owning Fogle Pump and Supply for the last 44 years. I wasbeyond excited when Rod agreed to come on the podcast, and I am grateful forthe conversation we had. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did recordingit.

During our conversation, Rod mentioned that his Grandfather'sfirst car dealership was located in the old Odd Fellows building in Colville,which is now where Café Italiano is. Neither of us was familiar with the originsof the Odd Fellows, so I did a little research last night and this is what Ifound:

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Colville LodgeNo. 109 was founded in 1891 and built its first lodge building in 1897. Thefirst leader was Robert E. Lee, a prominent local businessman and former mayor.The IOOF itself is a fraternal organization founded in 1819 to provide socialsupport and charity, with a focus on visiting the sick, relieving thedistressed, and burying the dead. I couldn’t find when the Colville chapter ofthe Odd Fellows was dissolved, but I find these old chapters —such as the OddFellows, Elks, JCs, Lions Club, etc. —fascinating and often wonder why thesegroups became obsolete. Maybe its time to get something going again!

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Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with RodFogle.  

Welcome to “The Grange Podcast,” where we strive to rekindlethe spirit of community and belonging. Our mission is simple yet profound: tofoster transparent communication and share valuable information that brings uscloser together. Join us as we explore stories, insights, and conversations withthe intent of building a stronger, more connected community, one episode at atime.

Today, my guest is Kody Hart. Kody is a husband, father, business owner, and my long time friend.

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Today, my guest is Maggie Schmitz. Maggie is a Junior atWhite River High School and is a standout point guard for the White RiverHornets basketball team. During our conversation Maggie shares her journey as ayoung basketball player, discussing her early love for the sport, the rigoroustraining and competition she faces in AAU, and the importance of mentalresilience in her game. She highlights the influence of her coach, the recruitingprocess, and the unwavering support from her family. Maggie also touches on herhobbies outside of basketball, including hunting and fishing, and reflects onher aspirations for the future.

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Thanks for tuning in. Now, here is my conversation with MaggieSchmitz.

Today, my guest is Gabriel Cruden. Gabriel is a husband,father, and entrepreneur based in Kettle Falls, Washington. Gabriel has spentmost of his adult life working in different aspects of journalism and recentlypurchased the Statesman Examiner. He also runs and publishes The Sun, the DeerPark Tribune, the Huckelberry Press, and the North Columbia monthly. Aside fromworking as a full-time owner/operator, Gabriel is also heavily involved in ourlocal communities, in particular serving as an advisor to many Non-profitorganizations. During our conversation, we touched on Gabriel's early life andupbringing, his journey to college, and his return to Stevens County, whicheventually led to him purchasing the newspaper he used to work for as ateenager. Gabriel is a kind, insightful, well-intentioned person with a strongpassion for building our local community. I really enjoyed getting to know himand look forward to having him back on the podcast soon!

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Thomas is a husband, father, and owner of Waterloo Ranch. During our conversation, Thomas shares his journey from the restaurant industry to starting Waterloo Ranch in Kettle Falls. He discusses his experiences with food trucks, the challenges of running a restaurant, and the desire to create a farm-to-table operation. Thomas reflects on his early life, the impact of the 2008 Recession, and his adventures in Europe, which ultimately led him to pursue a ranching lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of community, local food, and the challenges of navigating the business side of ranching.

Today,my guest is Tiana Wild. Tiana is a mother, wife, race car driver, and owner ofWicked Wild Designs in Colville.  Duringour conversation, Tiana discusses her early life, the challenges of balancingwork and personal aspirations, and her passion for racing, which began at ayoung age. Tiana reflects on her experiences in the racing community, theimportance of independence, the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, and thelessons learned along the way. Her story is one of determination and resilience.If you need a business logo, indoor/outdoor signage, vinyl wraps, stickers/decals,and custom apparel, stop by Wicked Wild Design at 509 S Main St in Colville.If you find value in our conversation, please help spreadthe word by sharing this podcast with a friend. Don’t forget to click on thesubscribe button to be notified when a new episode is released.  

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Today, my guest is Dwight Morgan. Dwight is a husband,father, veteran, and retired teacher. He was my 4th-grade teacherhere in Kettle Falls, and I was honored to have him on the podcast today.During our conversation, we discussed Dwight’s early life and upbringing, hismilitary service in the Navy, and his career as an educator. Dwight also sharesstories of his worldly travels, his passion for hunting and the outdoors, andthe value of being a good human. It was a full-circle moment for me, having theopportunity to sit down with Dwight after 25 years since being in his class. Ihope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Today, my guest is Adam Fowler. Adam is a father, husband,avid outdoorsman, and Stevens County Search and Rescue (SAR) team captain. Duringour conversation, we talked about the impact our 4th grade teacher hadon us by teaching us primitive life skills outside of the classroom setting. Wealso discussed Adam's role as the Search and Rescue team captain. Topicscovered include the importance of having a local SAR team, backcountry preparedness,the value of receiving training, the power in a strong community, and the vitalrole emergency management services play in keeping our rural communities safe.We also discuss a couple of the rescues Adam has been on and lessons learnedfrom many hours spent in the backcountry. To join Steven’s County Search andRescue, visit www.stevenscountywa.gov.Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm at the ColvilleAmbulance building.

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