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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.

Our Gal

February 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Gwen Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
Since 1978… nearly 40 years. I love Forbes (except for the heat) for the ease of driving around without too much traffic and finding parking easily; walking around Lake Forbes; our medical services; head- ing to the supermarket for bread and milk and walking out an hour later with a full trolley because I ran into so many people I know; and the genuine concern people have for each other.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I work at Catholic Healthcare Jemalong Residential Village (JRV). I love all the different personalities that help make our unique culture. There is a lot of laughter in our corridors, and yes there are sad times, however they are special for those who live at JRV and the family and friends who visit. I truly love being able to meet people when they are in human need.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Time with family and friends, road tripping and researching with Mr Google for new travel destinations.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
That is a no brainer! Through faith I am strong in God’s mighty power.

What is your pet hate? Snoring! Other people snoring! I don’t snore, at least I have never heard myself snore. Another one is slamming doors!

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
My best and most memorable holiday was to Antarctica. We sailed for 22 days and had 32 landings and crossed Drake Passage, the worst ocean crossing in the world. I will never forget the ice-covered mountain peaks, the iceberg crystal cit- ies, the storms, whales, the hundreds of thousands of penguins, the isolation – it all took my breath away.

What does becoming an Australian citizen mean to you?

February 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Emma Gamble: Everything really! I am now the same nationality as my husband, Martin, and our children, James and Olivia. I consider Australia more in line with my ideals than England.

Murphy George: This is such a proud moment. I feel very happy to have become an Australian.

Sydney and Stephanie Sanu: “I am now an Australian citizen and that makes me happy”, said Sydney. “I am proud,” said Stephanie. Both girls loved the Australian Citizenship card and coin they were presented with.

Be Seen

February 16, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

A farewell was held last weekend for Gordon Hurry and Kath Wilton, previous owners of the Forbes Golf and Sportsman Hotel. Attending were (L-R) Trish Melford, Paul Kay, Brian Collits, Jill Kay, and Gordon and Kath.

These two long haired louts, aka Mark Watts and Fred Collie, were spotted at the farewell at the Golf Club.

Martin, Olivia, Emma and James Gamble with Mayor Graeme Miller at the Australian Citizenship ceremony last week.

Were you spoilt with flowers, a present, treat or surprise on Valentine’s Day?

Question of the Week

February 9, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What would you like to learn during your first year at school?

Jonty Rattenbury: Mmmm, not sure but I do like playing with my friends. I know, I would like to learn to write then I can write my Mum a letter.

Tyler Tomkinson: I would like to learn more letters so I can write a story. I am not sure what the story will be yet but it will be a good one.

Rachel Billsborough: We are already learning some stuff, like sounds. When I know all the sounds I will be able to read. I am looking forward to reading by myself as we already read lots of books together at home.

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