Going to Duluth for the weekend?  Check-out this celebration of the Lake Superior Watershed on Saturday June 6, 2009

The Lake Superior Watershed Festival will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on June 6th, and will be in a big top tent in the Duluth Kmart parking lot at 1734 Mall Drive in Duluth.

For more information:

Contact Kate Kubiak, RSPT Facilitator, Conservation Spec., South St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District at 218-723-4867 or kate.kubiak@southstlouisswcd.org for more information.

Just wanted to let everyone know of a great show on the DIY Netwok. It’s called “Cool Tools” and it highlights some of the newest tools on the market for contractors and homeowners.  They have been airing a “Top 25″ episode that counts down the best of the best, we even featured some of the items in our Annual Gift Giving Guide.  Check below for the schedule and channel you can find the DIY Network on.

Showings (Directv)

Saturday 12-6 @ 12:00pm; Monday 12-8 @ 11:00am; Tuesday 12-9 @ 7:00pm & 9:00pm

Channel Listing (Minneapolis Market)

DirecTv ch. 230; Comcast ch. 121; Dish Network ch. 111

It’s that time of year when everyone makes their list of favorite gifts to give and receive.  Please read on for a few things we think would make great gifts that will get used year round. I’ve broken the 1st annual JWC gift guide down into three categories for ease of use.

Stocking Stuffers: Gifts under $10.00

• Mini Maglite Flashlight: A classic gift that never goes out of style
• Stripped Screw Remover: This is a must have around at all times
• Rapid Edge Utility Knife: Comes with a serrated blade so it stays sharp longer

Gifts For All: Up to $200.00

• Digital Protractor $135.00; One handy tool for hanging crown moldings and trim.
• Home Owners Manual $24.95; Great book that covers most homeowner questions.
• All weather extension cord $49.99; Stays flexible in the coldest MN temperatures.
• Gorilla Rack Shelving $30.00 – $90.00; you can never have enough storage space.

He/She’s Been Good All Year!: Gifts Over $200.00

• Magnum Paint Sprayer $299.00; pair this will the roller attachment and you’ll make quick work of all your painting projects
• Makita Drill Combo Set $299.00; read our review to find out why we like this set so much.

OK, OK, It’s by no means the “Be All, End All” gift giving guide of the year but cut us a little slack, it’s our first try, and after all it is the Holidays.  And on that note, Everyone at the JWC team would like to wish you and yours a Happy & Safe Holiday Season this year and a big thanks to all of our new and existing clients.