of the city in the timeless tattoos - first n best Celebrating 20 Years as Coffs Harbours Tattoo & Piercing Professionals Arm Van Dyk, a pioneer for tattooing in Australia, is celebrating 20 years of operating Coat of Arms Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio in Coffs Harbour. Arm has participated in organising tattoo shows for 25 years, the first of their kind in Australia, and he has been a member of The Professional Tattoo Association Incorporation since 1988, with various roles. He has assisted in bringing the industry to a professional standard of sterile and cleanliness, allowing people to gain access to artwork in a safe, professional environment. Meet the team: Miss Meg – Tattooing for 17 years at Coat of Arms. She loves doing black and grey work and specialises in intricate fine line pieces. She thoroughly enjoys doing any style specific to the clients tastes. Grandma S – Has been tattooing at Coat of Arms for 11 years and enjoys drawing unique individual designs. Sean – Specialises in portraits and realism; his most satisfaction is in these areas. He takes time and effort to deliver quality work. Craig – With 20 years’ experience, he specialises in custom freehand design and traditional old school with a new school twist, combining solid, bright colours and 3D depth. Krys and Nathan – With 3 years’ experience, these pair have a youthful passion for the tattoo industry. Clancy and Daisy – Professional body piercers at the Coat of Arms studio for over 7 years. They can do anything ranging from basic ear piercing to implants, dermal, beading, play piercing, corsetry and surface piercing.
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it’s tax time. Dane Zeeman brings to Coffs Harbour 13 years of public accounting experience and is looking forward to helping clients achieve the best result at tax time. To obtain the maximum tax deductions, individual taxpayers are reminded to keep receipts, logbooks and travel diaries to support their claims. This year it also important to remember to claim the flood levy exemption if eligible. A claim that is often overlooked is the offset available for families with net medical expenses in excess of $2,060. Annual statements from Medicare, private health funds and chemists can help determine your entitlement. Zeeman Accounting offers a range of services for wage earners, small businesses, investors and self managed superannuation funds in a convenient CBD location. Professional and friendly service is a priority at Zeeman Accounting, with flexible appointment times and an email service available if you are too busy to visit their office. Clients are also encouraged to keep in touch throughout the year for ongoing support. Call today to make an appointment or discuss how they can help. Ask about their special rates for tax time 2012.