NORTH WOODS A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW POSTAL PATRON AND THE THREE LAKES NEWS PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage PAID Wednesday, Permit No. 13 Dec. 20, 2017 Eagle River (715) 479-4421 © Eagle River Publications, Inc. 1972 THE PAUL BUNYAN OF NORTH WOODS ADVERTISING 2 FOR $699 COLEMAN Depend on the people at Nelson’s forallyourneeds. Depend onthepeopleatNelson’s peace onearth • Hallmark Cards • Lawn & Garden Supplies • Hand & Power Tools •PropaneFilling • HallmarkCardsLawn&GardenSupplies •Hand&PowerTools Nelson’s RECLINA- ACE IS THE PLACE ACE ROCKER® RECLINER • Vast BatterySelection•Plumbing&ElectricalSupplies &Fixtures • Vast • Automotive Supplies•KeysDuplicatedCleaning • 606 E. Wall, EagleRiver 715-479-4496 606 E.Wall, Goodwill Toward All Mankind– Goodwill Toward Open 7daysa weektoserveyou 2 FOR to ourNeighbors&Friends! $ and Heartfelt Thanks 799 GABE RECLINA- ROCKER® RECLINER 2 FOR and yourfamily As wecelebrate $ holiday season. very firstNoel, great joythis great 899 we wishyou the message of that CHARLOTTE HIGH LEG THIS AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION OF LA-Z-BOY COMFORT FOR YOUR HOME! RECLINER Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hardware Closed Christmas Eve Day & Christmas Day • OPEN New Year’s Eve Day & New Year’s Day 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12-Month No-Interest Financing Available (See store for details) northwoods-furniture.com NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 Page 2 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES! HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE CHRISTMAS IN EAGLE RIVER Oh!WHAT FUN! EVERY SATURDAY IN DECEMBER 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HORSE- DRAWN Smartwool® Socks SLEIGH RIDES Everybody FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Start at the Depot needs $ 00 YETI Ramblers on Railroad St. socks! Starting at 12 Ride down $ 99 Wall Street The Original Starting at 19 to Trig’s, Stormy then back to the Depot. Get a Kromer with the purchase Pit stops along the way. FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN FREE of any two Ice Skating Rink at Riverview Park Starting $ 99 Ace ® WEATHER PERMITTING at 34 $ Gift YETI Drinkware Card VALID 11/22 THRU 12/24 SPONSORED BY THE 10 EAGLE RIVER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION • Wall Street Pharmacy • Country Store • mBank • Trig’s of Eagle River • The Fountain Blu • Ripco Credit Union OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Anderson Insurance Agency • The Eagle River Main Street Program Nelson’s 622 E. Wall St. 606 E. Wall St., Eagle River 715-479-4496 Eagle River, WI OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 715-479-6631 30% OFF HOLIDAY HIGH- K. BELL QUALITY GIFT CARD SPECIAL JEWELRY 25% Off SOCKS and TIGHTS $ For every 50 gift card purchased, AT A FAIR ALL CITIZEN PLUS MANY OTHER $ IN-STORE SPECIALS receive a 10 card FREE! PRICE . ECO-DRIVE (OFFER GOOD THRU 12/24) AVAILABLE DEC. 18-23 ONLY PERIOD. Serving you, your family WATCHES and our community since 1929 123 E. Wall St., Eagle River (715) 479-4282 715-477-1234 Store Hours: 123 N. Railroad, Eagle River, Wis. DOWNTOWN EAGLE RIVER MIKE STEPHAN 9-5:30 Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Sat., 10-2 Sun. (715) 479-4520 CMW Jeweler An Concept Salon Visit our bakery for your favorite holiday desserts, pies, breads, cookies and much more! We have holiday sprinkles, candy & sugars HOURS: Open Daily $ 00 for all your baking needs. 9 to 5 1 OFF ONE POUND WE SHIP UNTIL DEC. 22 ANY FLAVOR TREMBLAY’S FUDGE Eagle Baking SWEET SHOP 12/20-12/24 ONLY Company Downtown GIFT BOXES Now at TJ’s Butcher Block 318A E. Wall St., Eagle River Visit Us In Eagle River 111 Wall St Eagle River, Wis. 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HOLIDAY SALES throughout the store. and 40-50% OFF FURNITURE – ART - NORTHWOODS DÉCOR FREE GIFT WRAPPING DONATE a gently used item of clothing to receive 25% OFF 25% OFF one non-sale clothing item. FINE CHINESE IMPORTS: CLOTHING, SILK APPAREL, JEWELRY New UNADVERTISED SPECIAL each week. Earn with every purchase. 6990 W. School St. NEW YEAR’S CASH New! Three Lakes, WI 54562 Vis-a-vis Sleigh [email protected] ~ 715-546-2225 ~ www.theopenarmoire.com Merry Christmas! Dec. 15 - Jan. 1 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Great Family Fun . Any Size Group Beautiful wooded trails with a halfway point bonfire, hot chocolate and Christmas Cheer! Pleasure Island Rd. • Eagle River, WI 1770 Superior Street Christmas Decor Three Lakes 30% off (715) 617-6779 Dec 21 - 27 Call for more information or reservations. Open Friday Evenings northwoodsattractions.com til 7:00 NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 Page 3 Introducing FEATURED RESTAURANT White Oak Grill Executive Chef Mark Mastain White Oak Grill offers dining excellence; Black & White Holiday Party annual holiday party planned Dec. 28 Signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert ___________ Thursday, Dec. 28 • 5 p.m. BY DOUG ETTEN NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR Music & dancing @ 8 p.m. ___________ Bluewater Kings Band More information online White Oak Grill is chang- ing the face of dining in @ chippewaretreat.com northern Wisconsin. 13029 DEER PARK RD. Located on the Manitow- 715-543-8111 MANITOWISH WATERS ish Chain of Lakes in Vilas County, this fine dining restaurant is set among the towering pines on the EAGLE WATERS RESORT shores of Manitowish Lake. As a part of Chippewa Retreat, the restaurant it- self boasts three separate FRIDAY & SATURDAY dining areas and a wood- Open BAR 4 P.M. • DINNER 5 P.M. burning stone hearth fire- Check out our Denim & Diamonds New Year’s Party at eaglewaters.com place with windows overlooking Manitowish HOLIDAY PARTIES Lake. Call to book your party here at holiday central. 715-479-4411 A historic back bar greets guests inside the restau- rant, where a fine selection eaglewaters.com of wines, both by the glass or by the bottle, craft or domes- tic beers and spirits await. White Oak Grill’s experi- enced staff is able to discuss the variety of selections on the wine list, including wines from around the world. The menu is a creation of It’s Gift Certificate Season Executive Chef Mark Mas- tain, who describes it as a Buy a $100 Gift Certificate, blend of fine dining and get $10 to use Mon., Tues. or Wed. comfort food for the whole Now taking NYE reservations! family. “We have anything from Hwy. 70, St. Germain fresh salads to hearty sand- With a back bar that rivals any in the North makes for an elegant yet comfortable place for OPEN wiches to top quality steaks Woods, White Oak Grill in Manitowish Waters a drink, lunch or dinner. MON.-SAT. and seafood,” Mastain said. —Contributed Photo (715) 479-7178 AFTER 4 P.M. AT 4 P.M. “We offer it all at reasonable www.GoldenPinesSupperClub.com prices, and in a warm and an unmistakable atmo- mation or to reserve seats, to create an unforgettable comforting surrounding sphere.” visit chippewaretreat.com event,” said Becky Prigge, with great views of nature.” Mastain said he fully un- or call the restaurant at manager of sales and pro- Mastain was born in derstands the importance of (715) 543-8111. motions at Chippewa Re- Minnesota and recently every detail when it comes The restaurant is located treat. “Our retreats not only moved to the area from Mil- to dining. at 13029 Deer Park Road, provide an unprecedented waukee. Already entrenched “We know that some- Manitowish Waters. Cur- experience for employees, in up-north Wisconsin cul- times we might only have rently, it is closed Mondays but also allow company spe- ture, he said he prides him- that one chance to change or and Tuesdays, and open cific goals to be achieved as self in being the type of chef form someone’s opinion,” he Wednesdays, Thursdays and a result of attending.” who does not lose touch with said. “But we are confident Sundays from 4 to 9 p.m. Along with corporate the creative process. that if they give us that Friday and Saturday hours events and retreats, the “I sincerely enjoy being chance, we’ll keep people are 4 to 10 p.m. grounds offer the perfect involved in the execution of coming back time and time Between Christmas and lakeside setting for a wed- every meal that comes from again.” New Year’s Day, White Oak ding. this kitchen,” he said. One of the current events Grill will be serving lunch The lodge, completed in “When that plate is set in White Oak Grill is promot- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except the fall of 2014, can comfort- front of a guest, I want it to ing is its fourth annual Dec. 28 when they will be ably host and cater for up to be something that I am Black & White Holiday closed for their Black & 280 guests at a dinner re- proud of.