Locally-designed drivers stop stripping screws
Years of wrenching, riding and racing motorcycles and doing repair and maintenance on his own bikes led Paul Jones of Wortley Village to start Gofast Innovations. “It started out as a dream,” he recalls. “It was 2013 and as an amateur mechanic, I was unable to find the tools I wanted at the quality I insisted on having.” “Many products these days are manufactured in factories located offshore,” he continued. “These factories often do things differently. One thing unique to their manufacturing is the screws that hold many of the products (computers, cameras, automobiles, motorcycles, and more together). The slightly different grooves in the head cause common Phillips screwdrivers to slip out, damaging the head. The solution? Use a screwdriver that is designed for these foreign screws. There were no manufacturers that could supply them though at the price point and quality we required and so we set about to design a quality screwdriver at a competitive price.” Paul first designed a set of three screwdrivers. “I chose the shape, colour and material of the handle as well as the steel for the shaft. Then began the task of finding a manufacturer. I shopped domestic and foreign businesses before choosing an offshore manufacturer. To date, we have sold over 7000 sets.”
These screwdrivers and other Gofast Innovations tools are available through gofastinnovations.com or on Amazon.
These moments are what make Wortley Village truly special – a place where humans and wildlife share space, their lives interwoven with ours in remarkable and unexpected ways. To Woo a Pair of Screech Owls: These adaptable birds love old, hollow trees for nesting but readily settle into human-made nest boxes—especially if installed by early February. They prefer to nest near water, within one to two km of rivers or ponds like the Thames or Coves, and favour yards with some coniferous trees (pine, cedar, or spruce). Native plants are another big draw, providing the insects and berries that attract small prey, which sustain a thriving ecosystem of songbirds and rodents, the owls’ primary food source. Photos: Page 8 left side – Snowy Owl by Tony Baggett. All other photos were taken locally by Ben Porchuk. Page 8 right side: Great Horned Owl and young Screech Owls. Above: adult Screech Owl.
DID YOU KNOW that thanks to dedicated volunteers and generous donors, Animalert recently celebrated their 48th anniversary of providing the veterinary care, love and compassion, and second chances that changed so many lives—both furry and human—for the better? To learn more, follow them on Facebook or visit animalert.ca. The direct link to their donation page is at animalert.ca/help/donate
Ben Porchuk is an ecologist and wildlife biologist living in Wortley Village. Among other projects, Ben now consults for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE, University of Toronto) at the JICS Lab School, instructing teachers and creating ‘Nature Sense Grounds’. Ben.Porchuk@gmail.com
And now a good news story. AMBER was rescued from a puppy mill. After receiving considerable vet care and training, AMBER found her forever home where there is another dog who has become her BFF. This girl now knows complete happiness and she shows her appreciation by returning unconditional love. Animalert often rescues dogs from puppy mills. They often need vet
care and a structured, patient approach from their new family. If you want to help Animalert continue this important program, go to www.animalert.ca and hit the DONATE button. You can then print your tax receipt online once you have donated.
Serving London and Area since 1977. Registered Charity # 86912 5294 RR0001
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