Ethan Thomas Brown

How old are you? Five years old.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I don’t know.

Where do you go to school? Forbes Pre- School.

What do you love most about your school? Uhm… riding the fast bikes.

What is your favourite sport? Mostly cricket.

What is your favourite food? Frankfurts.

What do you do in your spare time? Go in the pool.

If you could have a super power what would it be? To throw fire.

What do you hope Santa brings you this year? I’ve got too much on my list… a big truck and I hope Santa gives me a Case Header, just one that’s pretend.

Carlene Gyory: Try to help the people that need it the most.

 

 

Daniel Willis: Break into a Ginger Beer Factory, Preferably ‘Kirks Olde Stoney’.

 

Sylvie Maloney: Walk into a restaurant and eat ALL their food.

Dianne Decker

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for all of the 70 years of my life. Forbes has always been my home and home is where the heart is. I am comfortable and I like what I have been able to do here over the years. I still plan to do more!

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I worked the last 22 years for OCTEC Disability Services but after major surgeries have now been pensioned off. I loved every bit of my work helping people with disabilities get into open employment. The very best welfare work anyone can do is to help someone to get and keep a job.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? Who unwinds? I love to read, write, go to church and talk with my family.

What are you really good at? I am a very good organiser and advocate.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would rid the world of corruption and give our leaders some courage to look after people.

What is your pet hate? People who are weak and who tell lies.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Holidays to South Africa, Europe and Ireland were all very special. Also the Ghan, Indian Pacific and Tasmania.

Steve Loane

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have a long association with Forbes through the saleyards. It is a beautiful town and the people are warm and friendly. I am looking forward to this being my new home.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work for Forbes Shire Council. We have the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy spending time with my family and gardening, as well as travelling.

What are you really good at? Growing stuff, I’ve actually got a very green thumb and enjoy gardening a great deal.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To empower others – the ability to make others realise their potential.

What is your pet hate? Bullies. Tell us about your best holiday ever. Any one of my many trips into the desert, into the most remote areas of Australia. I am lucky to have travelled around most parts of Australia and I love this beautiful country of ours.

 

 

Anne Stewart

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 13 years.

Is that lucky or unlucky? I think it’s lucky! I love the rural life. I love walking around our lake and the activities that happen there.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have been retired for two years and I love it! So much to do and not enough hours in the day!

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? My life is one long weekend. I love to travel and my passion is researching and planning our next holiday. I love to socialise and am up for a get together anytime.

What are you really good at? I am good at organising, planning and spending money… haha!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would get rid of dishonest and cruel governments across the world!

What is your pet hate? Poor diction, poor grammar and “Oh my Gawd”.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I’ve had lots of great holidays, but the best was a cruise to the Pacific Islands over Christmas with my husband, children and grandchildren. It was the most memorable and best time ever.

Harry Coggian: I’ve been coming here almost every week since the pharmacy opened. The staff have been wonderful since day one. Couldn’t wish for any better.

 

Sally Spence: Since I was born, I used to come here with my mother. I love the friendly staff they are very helpful.

 

Tom Edols: Longer than I can remember. They are lovely people with great service.

Nick Jones

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life. I like that I have a lot of family living here and my children get to grow up as part of a large family group. I also think the town has great schools with various sports and activities to participate in.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the site manager for Auswest Seeds. I enjoy working in the agricultural industry and in particular being able to help out local farmers. When our team does a good job and we receive positive feedback it is very rewarding.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I don’t get much time to unwind. Most weekdays and weekends are spent between my children’s sporting activities. I like to spend time with my wife and kids. I also enjoy fishing with my son and on Saturdays I like to have a bet on the horse racing.

What are you really good at? I would like to say being a dad and husband… but my wife and kids might disagree. I was a pretty good t-ball player when I was 8.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Super speed. It would make mundane tasks like shopping, washing cars and cleaning up after kids so much easier.

What is your pet hate? I have a thing about punctuality… things not running on time or people who turn up late.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. All holidays are great. We really enjoy taking our children to sporting events where they can enjoy the atmosphere of a large crowd. I like sharing these experiences with our kids and creating great memories they will have forever.

Fiona Blyth

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for about four years. I love the generous community spirit in Forbes.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a Human Resources Adviser at CentaCare. I like to help people find a vocation… it’s better to love what you do!

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love good sci-fi, getting out into the garden or dinner with good friends.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at talking… haha!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be breathing under water. Being able to walk around the ocean floor would be cool!

What is your pet hate? Insincerity.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Always the next one that I am planning… I love travelling anywhere.

 

 

Eric Barrass

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 11 years after moving from Tullibigeal. Forbes is a friendly town with a great range of services. South Lead Road is close to town but still far enough out that I enjoy the peace and quiet and friendly neighbours. Living on the Lachlan River is very relaxing.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have a small farm contracting business, SLR Contracting, with my family. I enjoy meeting a lot of different people and doing a variety of jobs.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to spend time relaxing on the riverbank with a fishing rod in one hand and a beer in the other.

What are you really good at? DIY projects at home especially for our ever expanding garden. My wife comes up with the ideas and I have to bring them to fruition.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To be able to pick next week’s lotto numbers. Seriously… it would be a great super power to be able to fix all the pain and suffering in the world.

What is your pet hate? Theft and vandalism. If it’s not yours don’t touch it.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was in 2013 when my family and I went to the USA. The highlight was Disneyland and seeing so many other Californian attractions.

Michele Herbert-Morley

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes since I was four years old. I love country life and the supportive community in which we reside.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have worked at Forbes North Public School since 1995 but have been teaching for over 31 years. At the moment I am Relieving Principal which I love. I enjoy connecting with my students and wider community. I am also a Councillor on Forbes Shire Council which is both challenging and rewarding.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy waterskiing, gardening, playing golf, watching movies and most importantly spending time with family.

What are you really good at? I am really good at saying “yes”. I often agree to help in a lot of areas when I am time poor but always get the job completed.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to communicate with family who have passed away. There are so many questions I wished I had asked.

What is your pet hate? I dislike people who yell at children.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. The best holiday I had was a family trip to New Zealand with my blended family and meeting family we hadn’t met.