Wilhelm Klein, founder of Willi's Ski Shop, dies at 90
He opened the first Willi's Ski Shop in Castle Shannon in 1970 and skied until he was 85 years old.
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He opened the first Willi's Ski Shop in Castle Shannon in 1970 and skied until he was 85 years old.
Over the years, local ski shops in the Rogue Valley have had their ups and downs. Whether it be because of a lack of snow, lack of excitement for the snow sports or a lack of community events to get people interested.
Over the years, local ski shops in the Rogue Valley have had their ups and downs. Whether it be because of a lack of snow, lack of excitement for the snow sports or a lack of community events to get people interested.
"President's week is the most important week for us out of the whole year," said Aaron Kellett, General Manager of WhiteFace Mountain Ski Resort.
They're going to be able to make a little money today. anything that has the image of the pope on it to remind people that he was here, and it's good -- >> the pope didn't seem to mind. >> no, he loved it. >> if you've ever been to the vatican you know that it is surrounded by little chosh ki shops that sell this kind of stuff. everything from a pope on a rope. pope pot holders. they've got. >> tchotchke is that italian? >> joanie loves tchotchke. >> how do you know they're 100% cotton? >> most of them are. i prefer the rayon. less chafing. >> you prefer mesh. >> we actually got the best of th...