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Question of the Week?

March 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What do you like about House of Tribes the most?

Abi Pycroft: I could be seen to be biased as Jake is my boyfriend! That said I just love the music. I especially love their new album as it has an electric funk vibe.

Shemali Rimene: We are visiting from Cowra. I really love the energy that the House of Tribes create as it is fun, positive, and happy.

Sisters – Ashley and Tammi Hall: We both love Sing. It is our favorite House of Tribes song. We both love dancing as the music they play has great rhythm. “It makes me happy,” said Tammi.

Our Gal – Dianne Collie

March 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Dianne Collie

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
My husband and I moved here just over seven years ago. We both enjoy country living in this pretty town where people are friendly.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work as a reporter for The Forbes Phoenix. I feel so lucky to be able to work within our community to cover amazing stories and meet people who really care, and are passionate about what they do. I also run a human resources business, SOS Consulting, which I enjoy because my support ensures business owners are best positioned to make sound, independent decisions to ensure their business success.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? Lots of different things: there has not been a day lately I haven’t had a swim in our pool; I enjoy walking around the lake or in one of the national parks close by; and kayaking. When I don’t feel as energetic you will find me with a book in hand or playing a word game on my iPad.

What are you really good at? Being a wife, mum and friend.

What is your pet hate? Thinking there is one more chocolate left – and it has already been eaten!

Our Bloke

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Aidan Clarke

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I have lived in Forbes my whole life, 21 years. Forbes is my home and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I work at Forbes Learning Ladder as a room lead- er. The thing I love most about my job is watching the children grow and learn each and every day.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Well I am going to be completely honest and say if I am not fishing or having a few tips at Randwick on a Saturday, then I will be parked in front of the TV watching something sporty.

What are you really good at?
I am happy to be an average guy. That said I am really good at caring for and educating kids and received acknowledgement for the 2017 Junior Citizen of the Year.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
To be a genius and to help find a cure for some of these dreadful dis- eases on our planet.

What is your pet hate?
My pet hate without a doubt would be leaving the toilet seat up! I am a bloke, but you must remember I work with women and have to keep my eye on it!

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
Like I said I love Forbes! Well…. we took a drive to Bogan Gate once!

Be Seen

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Present at the recent Wiradjuri Cultural and Environment Rangers (WCER) meeting were (L-R) Peter White (Founder of WCER), Russell Spencer (Fish Care Volunteer), Joanne Lenehan (Office of Environment and Herit- age), David Acheson (Forbes Aboriginal and Community Working Party) and Sergeant Scott McWhirter. (See report of meeting on page 5.)

Marg McDonald, Marie Lambert and Betty Lamrock enjoyed the Seniors Week morning tea at Catholic Healthcare Mater Aged Care on Monday.

Murray and Maureen Field like to support Catholic Healthcare Mater Aged Care and enjoyed the morning tea on Monday for Seniors Week.

Ava and Ebony Percy with their friend, Jazz Nash loved their turn in the Fire Engine at the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Forbes North Public School last Saturday.

Question of the Week

March 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What do you do to remain fit and healthy?

Kerry Acheson: I eat lots of vegetables and have plenty of exercise. In addition, I have six beautiful grandchildren (and another on the way) who keep me very active.

Best friends Colleen Dean and Ann Mackay:We walk three to five kilometres every day, Mon- day to Friday. We also play lawn bowls every week and enjoy eating lots of lovely local fruit, especially the tomatoes at the moment.

Husband and wife Daniel and Patricia Maxwell: We walk around our lovely lake here in Forbes every morning and make sure we don’t eat junk food. We also believe strongly in keeping our minds healthy by painting (Daniel) and by singing (Patricia).

Question of the Week

March 3, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What is your favourite animal and why?

Leo Curran: The Giraffe. I can’t really say why they are my favourite except for the reason that they are graceful and streamlined and so well adapted to their environment with their long necks.

Rayleen Paradowski: Dogs are my favourite. They are so faithful. I have two pug dogs, Ruby and Pippa. I am certain they are half human.

Cathy Murda: Dogs, especially cocker spaniels as they are so cute. Our beautiful cocker spaniel Georgina was with us for ten years and can never be replaced.

Our Gal

March 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Cheryl Newsom

How long have you lived in Canowindra and what do you like about living here?
I have lived in Canowindra for five years. It is very quiet, although sometimes a little too quiet, but I am close to my two grandchildren. They make my day, every day.

What did you enjoy about your job and what are your plans now that you are stepping down as publisher?
I have been the publisher of the Phoenix Group of Newspapers for four years, and have really enjoyed the weekly challenges. I love meeting the business people and learning more about their business. I plan to do a lot of travelling, and will be available for businesses and big media clients for consul- tancy initiatives.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I do a lot of reading, and love my garden.

What are you really good at?
I believe that one of my strengths is my sales ability – this still continues to give me a buzz.

What is your pet hate?
People who do not respond to emails and phone calls.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
I have had a lot of exciting holidays, al- though some of my best holidays would include, time in Italy at Easter with my two girls and a wildlife game drive north of Dur- ban in South Africa. I am looking forward to my holiday this year to Italy, Spain, Portu- gal and London.

Be Seen

March 2, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Pete O’Neill’s Mulwala Trick Skiers delighted the crowd at the NSW Barefoot Championships at Forbes last weekend.

Forbes local Tas Spackman in action at last weekend’s NSW Barefoot Championships.

Well known estate agent at Landmark Harcourts Forbes, Ainslie Toole called her very first auction at Eloora Park just outside Forbes last week, and sold it!

Our Bloke

February 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Rob Willis

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
More than 70 years. I like the people and the place. I suggest that everyone go for a walk around our beautiful lake and envi- rons, and have a chat to people along the way and you will see what I mean.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
The National Library of Australia in Canberra is the base for my work, however I travel Australia wide recording people’s stories. What is there not to enjoy about this?

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Listen to and play music – a wide variety from Rock, through to Irish and traditional to Classical. I love my music!

What are you really good at?
Getting people to open up and tell me their life stories for the archives… also radio and theatre production.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Is wisdom a super power? If so I would gift it to our world and local leaders.

What is your pet hate?
I don’t hate any- thing! I dislike negativity and elitism.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
All holidays are good. Favourite places visited would have to be Scandinavia, as well as Ireland.

Question of the Week

February 23, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

If you could speak another language what would it be and why?

Allan Lewington: I would love to be able to speak Tagalog so I could speak with my friends from the Philippines. Did you know that there are over 17 million speakers of Tagalog, and its vocabulary has been influenced by Spanish and English?

Ray Judge: Gaelic! I would like to be able to speak Gaelic so I can take a trip to Ireland to practice.

Denise Barlow: Just last week we had good friends whose native tongue is Swiss German stay with us on our farm, 16 km from Forbes. We all had a wonderful time, but it would’ve been lovely to speak their language too.

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