Monique Pointon

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? We have lived here for 12 months. We love that Forbes is a small country town with all of the conveniences of a larger town. We also love the lake and the friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own Sweet Three Vintage Van and run that on the weekend. During the week I raise my three young children. I love meeting new people and getting to know the local Forbes families.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? Unwind… What’s that? Lol! We like to catch up with family and friends.

What are you really good at? Making waffles! Haha. I enjoy playing netball and other sports.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To predict what’s going to happen in the future.

What is your pet hate? When people do not use their manners, fail to show respect and common courtesy.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I attended a conference in Thailand when I lectured at CSU a couple of years ago and my family and I loved it! We also love travelling Australia and drove to Darwin and back in 2015 exploring SA, NT, QLD and NSW. The children still talk about both trips today.

Shaun Howlett

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes going on 8 months now, but I’ve built up my career in Forbes over the last 9 years.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work with the amazing team at Steele Technology. Nathan and Noami are gracious employers, they treat you more as family than as a colleague.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? When I’m not playing computer games, I’m out with mates on the longboard or getting out on the dirt bike. The occasional game of paintball is always welcomed – the bruises they leave are not!

What are you really good at? I’m not usually ‘really good’ at anything in particular, but I can generally do ‘just okay’ with anything I put my mind to.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to read people’s minds.

What is your pet hate? ‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ go a long way. I miss ‘common sense’  appears it’s not very common any more.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Good ol’ fashion road/camping trip around Australia with my mother, sister and grandfather.

 

 

 

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.