Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: April 16, 2021

Today’s weather, funeral notices, horoscopes and more in one place.

Thanks to Bronwyn Hawkes for this shot of Bonville Headland.

TGIF.

WEATHER

Mostly sunny day with a top of 23. Slight (30%) chance of a shower later tonight. Winds south to south-westerly 20 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.

LISTEN TO THIS

The Sugarman 3 – Take It As It Come (featuring Charles Bradley). Friday funk time.

HOROSCOPES

Find your daily horoscope here.

PUZZLES AND GAMES

Sudoku, crosswords and cryptic crosswords all in one place.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Tiger shark photos from Coffs Harbour fishing competition spark controversy: Photos from a two-day fishing competition in Coffs Harbour have outraged some groups but event organisers say they are operating within the law.

Four people hospitalised during Transmoto dirt bike race near Coffs Harbour: Four people were taken to hospital, two by helicopter, following multiple crashes at a race west of Coffs Harbour

Local young gun shows the adults how it’s done: He may only be 7, but Phoenix Talbot has surfed up a storm to take out his second competition at Coffs Harbour.

Work to begin on North Wall’s million-dollar overhaul: The car park will be closed for several months while the transformation is underway, which will see car spaces more than tripled and a new ‘beach hub’ constructed.

Industry plays catch up with 2021 shaping as the year of the wedding: Planning to get married this year? You won’t be alone as industry forced to balance bookings and burnout.

No more news: Bellingen and Nambucca publications fold: Two local publications in Bellingen and Nambucca Heads have ceased producing news – both in print and online.

FUNERAL NOTICES

Joan Catherine ‘Joanie’ Dearing

April 10, 2021 peacefully at Coffs Harbour Legacy Nursing Home. Late of Arrawarra, formerly of Budgewoi. Dearly beloved wife of Harry (dec’d), and loving mother and mother-in-law of Greg (dec’d), Narelle and ‘Nelly’ and Tim Walker. Aged 88 Years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joanie’s funeral to be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, on Friday April 16 commencing at 2.30pm.

Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ford

April 11, 2021, late of Woolgoolga. Besotted and loving wife of 49 years of Henry (dec’d). Devoted best mate of Bert. Loving, firm and fair mother of Peter, Ken, Maurice (dec’d), Kaye and Rodney. A loyal and faithful friend of many. Aged 86 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Betty’s funeral to be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, on Monday April 19 commencing at 10.00am.

Norma Esme Makeham

April 9 2021, peacefully at home in Coffs Harbour Loving wife of Pat (dec’d). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Terry, Christine (dec’d), Sharon (dec’d) and Jenny and Jason. Much loved nana and grandma of all their children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Norma’s graveside funeral service to be held in the Coffs Harbour Historic Cemetery, Coffs Harbour on Monday April 19, commencing at 2.00pm.

Norma’s funeral will be livestreamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Pauline June Sales

April 11, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, late of Emerald Beach. Dearly Beloved wife of John (dec’d). Loving mum, nan, ‘grammy’, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. Aged 76 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Pauline’s funeral to be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, on Friday April 16 commencing at 1.00pm.

Janet Mary Cavanagh

April 5 2021, peacefully at Baringa Private Hospital Coffs Harbour, late of Boambee East. Aged 85 years.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Janet’s funeral service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday April 16, commencing at 10am.