Gold Country Radio

10/07/2025

Final hours of our Pie Fundraiser! Helping our school raise funds and our classes get doughnuts. Call the office at 541-882-7732 to order a pie if a CCS family has not reached out to you. 💙🥧🧡 Pies arrive frozen on 10/21.

10/06/2025

🌼Partner Agency Spotlight: Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center🌼

This week, we’re proud to feature the Klamath Basin Senior Center, a cornerstone of our community for older adults and caregivers. Their mission is simple but powerful: to promote healthy aging, independence, and connection.💛

Here’s some of what they offer:

Meals & nutrition programs including Meals on Wheels and congregate meals

Health, wellness & fitness classes (SAIL, yoga, mobility, etc.)

Transportation services for medical, grocery, and senior center visits

Social & recreational activities — bingo, art, games, crafts, writing, etc.

Support for caregivers, assistive equipment loan closet, financial counseling, and more

Operating at 2045 Arthur Street, they welcome folks 60+ as well as those caring for older loved ones.

💙 Klamath Basin United Way is honored to support the Senior Center so they can keep serving as a vibrant, caring hub—where older adults are respected, supported, and connected.

10/06/2025

💢Referral: "Refer a friend and get $5 off your next order. 💢Your friend gets $5 off too!"
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Referral: "Refer a friend and get $5 off your next order. Your friend gets $5 off too!"
Give me a great rating on Yelp and Google: Get $5 off your next Laundry Service

10/06/2025

💥 Jose's Trading Post – Retirement Sale! 💥
🎉 Everything 20% OFF – Limited time only!

🏪 Shop Our Best-Sellers:

🎖️ Largest selection of Veterans Ball Caps in the Basin (including campaign & unit-specific)

🌾 Native American Apparel

💎 Handcrafted Jewelry

👜 Purses & Wallets

🥤 Tumblers

🧣 Southwestern Blankets

🧥 Mexican Ponchos

🧢 U.S. Veterans Hats

📍 Visit Us:
1771 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR
📞 (541) 892-5232
📧 [email protected]

🛍️ Proudly veteran-owned and honored to serve those who served.

10/06/2025

🌵🎸 Before Boybands, There Were Outlaws: The Rise of The Highwaymen 🌵

Before slick haircuts and synchronized dance moves ever ruled the charts, there were four legends who rewrote the rules of country music. They weren’t just singers — they were rebels, poets, and pioneers.

Willie Nelson. Kris Kristofferson. Johnny Cash. Waylon Jennings.

Together, they became The Highwaymen — a super-group of outlaws who changed country music forever.

In the mid-1980s, when pop-country was taking over the airwaves, these four veterans of the road joined forces. Each already a star in his own right, they blended their grit, soul, and storytelling to create something timeless. Their harmonies were raw and powerful, carrying the spirit of dusty highways, open skies, and lives lived on their own terms.

Their debut single, “Highwayman,” hit No. 1 in 1985, proving that real country — tough, honest, and unapologetic — still had a place in the hearts of millions. Fans were drawn not just to the music, but to the camaraderie and authenticity of four men who had walked the hard road and came out legends.

For a decade, The Highwaymen toured, recorded, and reminded the world that country music was more than rhinestones and radio hits — it was about freedom, grit, and the poetry of the open road.

Decades later, their songs still echo like an anthem for dreamers and drifters, proving that legends never truly fade — they just keep riding. 🌅🎶

10/06/2025

🌵💥The Day Dodge City Went Quiet: The Untold Farewell of Gunsmoke 💥🌵

On March 31, 1975, millions of loyal fans tuned in to CBS for what they believed would be a grand farewell to one of television’s most iconic shows. For 20 years, Gunsmoke had been the beating heart of Dodge City — a mix of grit, frontier justice, tender friendships, and unforgettable characters.

But that night, the dusty streets fell silent in a way no one expected.

After two decades of loyalty, viewers anticipated an unforgettable showdown — a finale that would honor Marshal Matt Dillon’s quiet heroism, Miss Kitty’s fiery charm, Doc Adams’ wisdom, and Festus Haggen’s humor. Instead, the last episode unfolded like any other. There was no sweeping farewell scene, no epic duel at high noon, no heartfelt words exchanged between the characters fans had come to think of as family.

Matt Dillon didn’t get a moment of personal closure. Miss Kitty, Doc, and Festus merely appeared in passing, their goodbyes left unsaid. When the credits rolled, many fans sat stunned, staring at their screens, thinking: “That’s it? After 20 years?”

For a show that had once ruled primetime and defined the Western genre, it was a strangely quiet ending. The streets of Dodge City emptied without ceremony, leaving fans with a sense of something unfinished — as if the story had simply paused instead of concluding.

Even decades later, the finale is still talked about. While reruns keep the legend alive, fans often wonder what a true farewell might have looked like: a gathering at the Long Branch Saloon, one last ride into the sunset, or Matt Dillon finally opening his guarded heart.

Though Gunsmoke ended without the goodbye it deserved, its legacy remains untouchable. The characters and stories carved their place in TV history, and the show’s unceremonious exit only made it more legendary — proof that sometimes even the strongest heroes ride off quietly into the horizon.

10/05/2025

📻🎙Why Radio Advertising Still Works Wonders🎙📻

Even in the digital age, radio remains one of the most powerful tools for businesses. Its unique reach and personal connection with listeners keep it effective year after year.

🎬 Reaches People on the Go
From morning commutes to afternoon errands, radio connects with audiences wherever they are—when they’re most attentive.

🎬 Builds Trust Through Familiar Voices
Listeners trust their favorite radio hosts, and that trust extends to the brands they endorse.

🎬 Cost-Effective Marketing
Producing and airing radio spots is budget-friendly, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes.

🎬 Local and Targeted Impact
Radio lets you speak directly to your community, creating personal connections that drive loyalty and action.

10/05/2025

https://goldcountryradio.org/2025/10/05/joses-trading-post-retirement-sale-everything-20-off/

After years of serving the community, Jose’s Trading Post is retiring soon — and the store is celebrating with huge savings. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 20% OFF!Shoppers are encouraged to visit now and grab their favorites while they still can — once it’s gone, it’s gone. The largest select...

10/05/2025

https://goldcountryradio.org/2025/10/05/community-calendar-10-06-25-10-12-25/

Sponsor Opportunity: Be the Name Behind the Calendar! Gold Country Radio is currently seeking a sponsor for this community calendar! As a sponsor, your business logo will appear at the top of this calendar along with a short promo highlighting your services. Your logo will also be featured prominent...