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Our Bloke – Daniel West

August 6, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes?
For about 30 years. I was schooled in Forbes at Forbes North and Forbes High, went to university, worked on the Queensland border for a time and then moved back to Forbes.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes?
My family, the community spirit and the river.

Do you have any hobbies or other passions?
Sport, fishing, gardening and punting.

What is your biggest fear?
People failing to realise their potential.

Where is your favourite place in the world?
My home which is just a few acres on the river. It’s always nice to travel but I am happy when I come home.

If you could have dinner with anyone, alive, dead or fictional, who would it be?
Provided they cook and clean up I would share a meal with almost anyone!

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world?
Acceptance of all cultures/religions.

Question of the Week

August 6, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

With only four weeks until spring, what excites you most about the change of season?

“It’s a nice time of year to go away and we get about three blossoms in the spring, but I do enjoy winter.” – Chris Finkel

“The colour! The whole feel of everything coming to life again, the change of fashion, the sound of the birds, the
bull rushes by the lake, it makes me want to paint.” – Melody Ruhrmund

“The weather changes and you can enjoy your day more.” – Nicole Skinner

Our Gal – Janet Callaghan

July 30, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

Our Gal – Janet Callaghan
How long have you lived in Forbes? All my life.
Where do you love to eat? I can eat anywhere in Forbes but my special place would be the Forbes Inn for a Chicken
Stir Fry Cashew Nuts.
What are your passions or hobbies? I’m passionate about my business, love hearing that people love our town. I’m passionate about being a good mother, wife and friend and living life to the fullest. I enjoy boot camp and walking the lake with friends. My favourite hobby is water skiing in summer.
What is your favourite music to listen to right now? Love all music! I’m always on the dance floor.
If you won the lotto, how would you spend it? I’d buy a resort and go on a very long holiday with family, friends & Billie.
Who inspires you the most? My parents – they have helped me make something of myself & supported me in my
choices. I would want to follow in their footsteps with being compassionate and kind to others.
Who is your favourite football team? Bulldogs.
What’s your favourite thing about Forbes? The country lifestyle and the people.

Question of The Week

July 30, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

What do you think about NSW Premier Mike Baird’s proposed increase to the GST?

“It shouldn’t be on. We don’t need it and it would just inflate the price of things.” – Peter Hayley

“It’s inevitable that we’ll get some increase in GST. 12.5% is possibly acceptable, let’s hope the State Government puts that money back into health and education.” – Marg Duggan

“I think we pay enough!” – Jayne and Lyn at News on Rankin.

Our Bloke…Ian Simpson

July 23, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

Ian Simpson
Where do you work? Owner and Director – Ray White Rural Forbes
What got you into selling rural real estate? I fell into it by chance after an opportunity was given to me. Haven’t looked back!
What do you love most about your job? Undoubtedly, having the opportunity to help farmers in our region, the excitement of finding buyers, the unique and diverse farms we have in these regions.
What ranking do you hold in Ray White rural sales? As of March 2015 ranked 15th of the entire Ray White Rural group.
How do you start your day? Shower, coffee and cuddles from my daughter Ava.
Where is your favourite place in the world? My family’s farm at Tottenham, “Yarran Grove”.
What are your plans for the future? Continue to improve and work on our business. Launch our new business 4WD, FISH & CAMP NSW. Buy my own farm one day.
What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? The end of terrorism and a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.

Question of the Week

July 23, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

How are you keeping warm this winter?

“Going to Outback Qld for a fortnight, glorious weather and great fishing for yellowbelly in the Diamantina River” – Jean Hodges

“By my One Teaspoon Defender Jacket (as worn above)” – Kaitrin Lovell

“Playing footy, a wood fire and cuddling my girlfriend Jess” – Ben Robinson

Question of the Week

July 16, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

With school going back, what are you packing for your kids for lunch?

Elisha Woods works at Flannery’s Pharmacy. Her 10-yearold son Kobe attends Forbes North Public and makes his own lunch, usually a nutella sandwich and a piece of fruit. His favourite is a mandarin.

Tabitha Blake is a dental assistant at Forbes Family Dentist. She insists that her daughters, 8-year-old Marnie and 6-year-old Matilda, who attend Forbes North Public, pack a healthy lunch, such as two pieces of fruit each (an apple and a mandarin are high on the list of favourites), plus a ham or corned-beef sandwich and a homemade cupcake.

Bronwyn Everson runs Bron’s Hair Design. Her 15-yearold daughter Stephanie, who attends Red Bend College, usually has something like a piece of fruit, a bread roll spread with vegemite, a biscuit and a small pack of chips.

Our Gal – Leigh Bartholomaeus

July 16, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

Leigh Bartholomaeus Owner of Local Boutique Little Extras Lifestyle

How long have lived in or around Forbes? Since 1983

What do you love most about your work? Everything! I love the Fashion and Accessories Industry, to supply and serve a wonderful community with THE BEST staff.

How do you start your day? At 5.45 am with exercise and a hot lemon water, then it’s off to work.

What do you do in your spare time? Work haha. Learning new things for my business to grow. Catching up with family and friends, enjoy nice food and wine. Travel, ‘I wish there was more of it’.

How do you like your coffee? Skinny Cappuccino.

What makes your day? Nice people with a nice attitude.

Our Bloke – Chris Roylance

July 9, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

Chris Roylance Forbes Shire Councillor and Managing Director of Roylance’s Automotive, Industrial, Earth-Moving & Mining.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? All my life — since 1955.
What do you love most about your work? Every day is a challenge and there’s always a new problem to tackle, whether it’s working for Roylance’s or for the Forbes Shire.
How do you start your day? My day starts at 5am with the morning news and a mug or two of tea. Then it’s into the emails and off to work as quickly as I can.
What do you do in your spare time? Spare time is rare, but I spend as much as I can
with the grandkids and the rest of the family, or travelling with Deb. But a game of golf is rewarding, especially since the Forbes course has been revitalised.
How do you like your coffee? A mug of cappucinno is good, but mostly I drink tea all day.
What makes your day? When everything I have been trying to achieve comes to fruition. But if it doesn’t I’m content to try another day.

Question of the Week

July 2, 2015 by Maggi Barnard

What is it that you like about living in Forbes?

Brian Clarke is Captain of the Forbes Fire Brigade. He’s lived in Forbes all his life and reckons that in a few years he’ll retire here. He likes the town and what it offers, and really can’t see any point in moving somewhere else. His family ties here are very strong and the town has been very solid in providing employment opportunities, firstly
with the Council and then with the fire brigade.

Brendon Allegri is a Property Sales and Marketing Executive with Ray White Forbes. He is born and bred in Forbes, and, for him too, closeness to family is a huge factor in keeping him there. It’s a small community and provides a nice place to live. The lake provides a great setting for picnics and general relaxation – something that most nearby towns don’t have.

Phyllis Miller is Mayor of Forbes Shire and has been here for just over 40 years. She loves the place because of the loyalty that the other residents have shown her in good times and bad, especially when her son John was killed in
a car accident. They obviously love her, too, since she’s never been run to preferences in a ballot for a position
on Council. She’s very proud of what she’s achieved for Forbes, especially in attracting business to the town.

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