The Rip - February 2018

28CELEBRATINGQueenscliffRIPYEARSand Point LonsdaleYour Community Voice February 2018 No. 299Splash Dance!The holidays might be over, but there's still plenty of warm weather and Summerfun to be had! This fantastic snap of a pod of Port Phillip's Burranan dolphinsleaping alongside the Queenscliff ferry was captured by tourist Louis Machin. David McDonald BuildersDavid McDonald Builders sets the standard in prestige homes. Specialising in unique design and renovations of outstanding scale and style. Building with Excellence The Rip February 2018 Page 1www.davidmcdonaldbuilders.com.au • p: 0418 599620 • e: [email protected]

The Rip February 2018 Page 2

Should they stay or should they go now? Do the four remaining P1 huts on thePoint Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve have any three alternatives to make a recommendation A heritage protectionhistorical significance and should they be to Council. It hasn’t been finalised in any detail bid could spare Pointretained? yet. Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve's P1 cabins That is the question Borough of Queenscliffe “The concern of the reference group is from demolitioncouncillors will need to determine, when that they want to be able to be confident thatthe recommendations of the Point Lonsdale whatever we do with the P1 huts does not Utilising one of the huts - the McDonald HutLighthouse Reference Group are put before in any way affect or put at risk the heritage - as an interpetive centre - is undestood to bethem in coming weeks. application. “ among the group's favoured options. Members of the group have met four times Council would also have to consider the cost According to the heritage application, thein the past month, chiefly to thrash out the of each of the alternatives and whether they P1 huts are important for their associationfuture of the huts, which date back to WWII. can be met, he said. with our military past including the Australian Women’s Army Service [AWAS] and the A community-backed resolution, reached “That is the other main consideration, what housing of Italian prisoners of war.some three years ago, favoured their removal, is the cost of the three alternatives and can wehowever an application to have the reserve afford it.” The Toc H charity took over the buildings into included on the National Heritage List – 1946.supported by the Council and local state andfederal politicians - has shifted the goal posts In recent years however the discardedand made it difficult for a demolition order to buildings have been targeted by vandals, withbe given, said group member Councillor Bob one being burned to the ground in suspiciousMerriman. circumstances. “The starting point is that we have aresolution from the community that thereshould be no buildings on that site. But early inthe life of this reference group, the question wasraised as to the heritage value of those huts andgiven that there’s been an application made forAustralian Heritage Council recognition of thewhole area, the question has been raised as tothe effect of moving all of those huts, movingthree of those huts or leaving one hut,” CrMerriman said. “The Reference Group is looking at those The Rip February 2018 Page 3

Pictured: Shayleigh Chapman and Ian \"Ducky\" Duckworth. Insets from left: Wei Feng helped with Ducky and the club were prepared to paddleproduction of The Rip, Ducky with Ruth Beard, and Chris Laker. into something a bit risky and have a crack,” said Boardriders’ past president GraemeFriends gather for book launch Briggs. It shows what creative energy, a sense of community and a whole lot of love can There was laughter and tears – and plenty of “It’s a really big effort from the Boardriders, produce.”both – when Ian “Ducky” Duckworth officially giving back to Beyondblue,\" said Mr “For Duck to do this for Titch is somethinglaunched his history of the Point Lonsdale Duckworth. \"It’s a team effort and without really, really, really special and everyone in theBoardrider’s Club last month. everyone’s help it wouldn’t have got done.” community I think is so blown away by what you’ve done,” said long time friend Margot Three hundred copies of the book, ‘The Rip', Mr Duckworth is a strong supporter of Farman. “It’s so fantastic to raise so muchwere published and sold in just 12 days over Beyondblue, having publicly divulged his own money for Beyondblue because depression,Christmas, raising $4,500 for Beyondblue. battle with depression. Proceeds from sales everyone here has been touched by depression of The Rip and another two books he penned, probably at some point of their lives.” The book itself is dedicated to Ducky’s lifelong including the recently-published ‘Poems offriend, John “Titch” Beard, who has recently the Point,’ have collectively raised upwards ofsuccumbed to Alzheimers Disease. $10,000 for the organisation. Upwards of 200 people gathered for the “Surfing can involve a fair amount of braveryJanuary 12 launch, at the Engine Shed and this venture has been successful becauseclubhouse.Do you need a hand managing your holiday home?Do you have your property listed with one or several accommodation sites but find youare getting bogged down in dealing with enquiries, managing calendars, bookings,meet & greet, cleaning, etc? We may be able to make your life easier. We are proud ofour partnerships with the big guns - airbnb, booking.com, stayz & homeaway. It meanswe are able to offer a seamless link to multiple calendars whilst maintaining the samescreening and booking processes. Don’t be fooled by the technology though... when itcomes to service, we’re pretty traditional - we listen, take the time and are genuinelyinterested in people and like to share a good story & laugh alot!Call Kathy, Deb or Joyce to find out more - 5258 376380 Hesse Street, [email protected] 3763 The Rip February 2018 Page 4

SPECIAL EVENTQueen’s Baton Relay 2018From 12:00pm on Monday 12 February 2018 atthe stage in Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff.Choose your perfect viewingposition on the route map.Road closures will be in place. Hesse Street Welcome Celebration Start Bellarine Highway King StreetFinishSHARE THE GREATNESS 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au The Rip February 2018 Page 5

Local coastal specialists, marketing globally… LAND82 Glaneuse Road Point Lonsdale Unit 1/84 Hesse St, Queenscliff 228 Fellows Road, Point Lonsdale $880,000 $525,000 $620,0001/38 Fellows Road, Point Lonsdale 32 Anderson St, Point Lonsdale 28 Mercer Street, Queenscliff $785,000 $935,000 $1,125,0001 Patching Street, Point Lonsdale 91 Hesse Street Queenscliff 32 Bellarine Highway, Point Lonsdale Price on application $1,225,000 $665,000Damian Cayzer 0416 035 000 • Neil Laws 0419 583 633 • Nelson Ferrier 0488 584 100 • Hugh Martin 0488 584 141 The Rip February 2018 Page 6

…and selling throughout the holiday season.41 Cockle Crescent, Point Lonsdale 24 Golightly Street, Point Lonsdale 2 Johnstone Street, Point Lonsdale $725,000 $935,000 $975,000 JUST QUIETLY…Looking for property in Point Lonsdale? ?We have a few quiet listings that might be just whatyou’re looking for!!!How about a three bedroom brick home on a large 840m2(approx.) block?700 metres to the front beach and just over a kilometre to theback beach.A large double garage and plenty of room for your cars,caravans or boats.OrA modern home with views over the lakes and hills.Three bedrooms, study and a pool for those hot summer nights!!!!Lovely open plan kitchen with established gardens.Nothing to do here but enjoy the view.give you some more detail on both these properties.Damian Cayzer 0416 035 000 • Neil Laws 0419 583 633 • Nelson Ferrier 0488 584 100 • Hugh Martin 0488 584 141 The Rip February 2018 Page 7

Baton set to arrive New harbour plan wins praise Locals are encouraged to line our streets to Stingray feeding has beenwelcome the Commonwealth Games Baton,when it makes its way into Queenscliff this scrapped in favour of a newmonth. interactive walk highlighting our Having started in London in March last year,the Queens’s Baton Relay will arrive via ferry fishing and seafaring history,just before midday on Monday February 12. under Queenscliff Harbour’s new A short celebration in Lower Princess Parkwill be held, before nominated Batonbearer vision for Fisherman’s Wharf.Tom Limb leads the local leg of the relay -along Hesse, King and Flinders Streets and A revised planning applicationthe Bellarine Highway. Locals Jack Beazley,Meagan Canaway, Jacqui Johnson and Sue currently before Council includesWinton will also carry the baton, along withanother nine Bellarine residents, and former a full rebuild of the badlyAustralian netballer Bianca Chatfield, damaged wharf, formalised car “The Queen’s Baton Relay is bringing theexcitement of the Gold Coast Games right to parking and landscaping.our doorstep,” said Mayor Susan Salter. Derelict sheds will be “I encourage everyone to make the most of demolished, but the Peter Locke/ Old sheds will be demolished, but the Cayzer slipwaythe opportunity. Come out and see the baton, Cayzer slipway will be retained for retained, under fresh plans to revitalise Fisherman's wharfjoin in the festivities and cheer on our locallegend baton bearers.” the launch of small craft, such as The GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay is the kyaks and dinghies. extensive consultation and followinglongest in history, travelling a record 388 days Interpretive kiosks would be placed along widespread anger over initial plans for aand 230,000km around the world. stingray feeding stadium and outdoor cinema. the full length of the harbour waterfont, with In Australia, the Queen’s Baton is traversing potential elements including periscopes for It appears to have won the approval of40,000km, travelling through every state and underwater viewing, telescopes or touch nearby Fisherman's Flat residents, someterritory for 100 days. screen displays. imploring Council to approve and “get on with” the project. Details of road closures on the day can be “These works will substantially enhancefound on the BoQ website. the functionality and amenity of Fishermen’s “For many years this issue has been Flat, benefitting both the local community unresolved, but thanks to the Queenscliff and visitors to Queenscliff,” said the vision's Harbour Pty Ltd we have a long-sought author, Echelon Planning. after result,” one supporting submission said. “Workshops were financed by them “The interpretive trail will allow visitors and experts were hired, Parks (Victoria) and to tap into the rich history of the location,”. residents were invited, all in collaboration “Along the way the trail will direct visitors and with good will, to find an alternative to to other information sources such as various the objections and outcries of residents to the local museums and tourism features within the township. stingray proposal. Amazingly we all agreed.” “The discovery trail is about bringing the harbour to life.” The new proposal was created after Ian Warren Builder Pty LtdNew Homes Point LonsdaleExtensions 5258 2758Renovations 0418 525452 Decks [email protected] Registration no DB - U2446 HIA no 516372 The Rip February 2018 Page 8

Meeting called amid drug rehab fears Concerned residents will have their chanceto hear details of and ask questions about a with links to another rehabilitation facility. Details of anproposed redevelopment of the former Sims In a pre-emptive strike neighbouring application for aLodge nursing home at a Council meeting on wellness centre inMarch 15, amid concerns it could be used as a residents distributed material urging the Nelson Road will bedrug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. community to object to the redevelopment. heard at a Borough of Queenscliffe Queenscliff Councillors have voted to “Fancy having a drug/alcohol clinic in your Planning Meeting onremove the delegation of the borough’s neighborhood? It could be about to happen March 15.planning officers to make a ruling on unless you do something quick,” said one flyer.the application for 81 Nelson Road, after However others have thrown their supportreceiving a “substantial” number of objecting Among the upwards of 20 submissions behind the plan, accusing opponents online ofsubmissions. received to date is one from Point Lonsdale not wanting to help addicts in need. Civic Association, highlighting “inadequate The application proposes to transform the 22- information regarding the proposed use of “What a lovely area for people who arebed vacant building into the Bellarine Wellness the facility, given its close proximity to a doing their best to recover, to be in. MakesCentre – a “short stay retreat and respite residential area.” perfect sense as it's away from the hustle andcentre” offering off-site for individuals and bustle of town/city and potential threats ofcouples such as yoga, snorkeling, swimming re-offending,” one supporter posted on theand day trips.” Geelong Advertiser Facebook page. “The proposal would make use of an under- “Wish people would get over themselvesutilised building on the site” and would be a and acknowledge there is a huge need for these“positive addition to the community, providing places,” said another.further health-related services,” according tothe application. Continued Page 23 “The facility would be staffed 24 hours andvisitors would be encouraged not to bring theirvehicles. “The facility will offer a shuttle bus toand from Geelong,”it says Guests would be offered stays of up to onemonth. The application makes no specific mentionof drug and alcohol treatment, howeverthe individual whose name appears on it isunderstood to be a drug and alcohol counselorTHE RULES AND FORMATS HAVE CHANGED FOR POWERS OF ATTORNEY Think ahead and be proactive! If you or a loved one became mentally or physically incapable, e.g. by an accident, a stroke or dementia, who would you want to manage your affairs and look after your money? A trustee company or at total stranger appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act or a family member and a person of your own choosing? The solution is simple – have an Enduring and a Medical Power of Attorney drawn by a professional. ITS QUICK, IT’S SIMPLE AND IT WORKS! BRUCE ARTHUR & ASSOCIATES - LAWYERS Deceased estates + conveyancing + Wills + Powers of Attorney Servicing the Bellarine and Melbourne 94311070 • 52584847 • 0402133455 CLARK HOMES▬ builders with experience ▬ ○Green Smart Builders ○ Quality Customised Homes○ Architectural Designed Homes ○Complete Building Service ○Building & Planning Permits ○ Renovations & Extensions ○ Multi Dwelling developments PH: 5258 4640 - 0418 366938 [email protected] 2062 Bellarine Highway, Marcus Hill www.clarkhomes.com.au Registered Building Practitioner Housing Industry Association Member The Rip February 2018 Page 9

24 Hillcrest Drive | POINT LONSDALE | $1,150,000 14 Albert Street | POINT LONSDALE | Expressions Of Interest Closing Friday 9th February at 5:00pm16 Queen Street | QUEENSCLIFF | Contact Agent 60 Gellibrand Street | QUEENSCLIFF | $1,150,000 - $1,250,0005 Victor Street | POINT LONSDALE |Expressions of Interest 11 Albert Street| POINT LONSDALE | Auction Closing Friday 23rd February at 5:00pm Saturday 17th February at 12:30pmFelix Hakins 0400 035 000 [email protected] | Nicole Rowe 0428 640 509 [email protected] Point Lonsdale Office 5258 1811 | 1/83 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale | rtedgar.com The Rip February 2018 Page 10

The Rip February 2018 Page 11

\"Pillar of community\" honoured Former Queenscliff High School PrincipalRob Hurley is the Borough’s new Citizen of the Point LonsPictured: Top, RecipientsYear. in this year's Australia 43 Kirk Day Community awards. 43 Kir A resident for more than 30 years, Mr Inset from left, local schoolHurley has been an active volunteer with manyorganisations including the Queenscliff Music HOLIDAY HIGH LIFE IN THHEOHLEIADchildren carry the Aboriginal flag, Mayor Susan Salter an4d3 KirFestival, Community Association, golf club,the Swan Bay Environment Association, Swan fCCooiltliroznweisninhog, fwathhCoeitYbTiRzeheeeicansnarorsmveRhaneiotpoebvtdchaHbeteeyruedBlromlocechrayooalnpauryarngecdohmten'sCiruthanhmoneembawdudeeaiilsaidyntn.eAtrhbDueosarhvtnreiadaBlMirarticnaRTboDnfheeiHTRoHTOsinhaehsnyinOlicsooOsdaorurhrvveleeLrLLdanneagntoIo,IoeaDtsDvnvodteha,eaBay Gardens for Wildlife, and Trinity Aid forRefugees. Point Loncosywinterevenings,andcleveropeningofroomcisossyvyoiwuariFngtraeetre Meanwhile, three Borough of Queenscliffe recoTghneisfoedcawl pitohinOt oAfMthefohrohmerecisonatsrpibaucitoiouns ktFoitrcTeRhheneencofnovhcawateldidpt He was also instrumental in establishing the residents have been acknowledged for their HOLIDAY HIGH LIFE IN THE HEmPWthaoeoAurrdFamlneksueHdutrcathtehksFhsami.rteecnToudrmhgudT$fereehig2ieronnaiah0estrgot0rubeiher,ohr0enetoen0aodorsv0svr,Uoseoagtbfrrtoonoaegemmridsreaevanncvsoeyhnairraomzadesrnuraiiaadstotrtcyhldiucitaomaeaecsnsrnrhomschliha,thnnohabnamaerOroscrteheeairfceteltifayenli,aodicncsttcerehatieanrrcredauagaohlvs,dfbeaerTtaFgeaeanosuchrsavt.FdatcTdFa.ahoererasueohsuoetndrrrcasmercahftosyktfldkhsheOsfa.woe.oetoeteTmuTunarirlccmhrnrchdddgaflfrstryeailoleiefoeLoaecpaetecrleQueenscliff Neighbourhood House and, more service to the community in the Australia Day atoGfAhowfesrebsnmaoOoreecdtrrhiraedalGdttehiProPneroncTdFaaaRpVfohsueetcarisAercntaioenytickohtsfuvwntd.oivteoToiuswiacronhrRtdntafriteurileioaeeeadodpasrenrylebetlooisuayba.vyAr.inrleelTteos(untodAAsheciors,nsauroegOtftvlgorospatQseat)mhrsr,er,delaeuaaisomnyanehlaaondindieonsauucenmdsmnlrMpelosciaevrmbCcafeeesulirdrjsoimssluiofi,liinladfpdabscl-eeertseaboetrgphnla1anDcaeeit4senta,cae0nocgvitodatiiofndrhurafagMsrolvo,bkaclroiieaDntdmvctoahehasnnrrevyosadnieoaltdaFmwcrrecently, has volunteered his time to support Honours List.those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Retired accountant Barry Provan has “I am very honoured, but there’s also received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM)a lot of other people involved. This is atremendous community for volunteers, it’s also for his contribution to a number of groupsa tremendous community for being involved including the Good Shepherd Nursing Home,with things like the music festival, or schools, Lowther Hall Grammar School, the Mission tothe golf club,” Mr Hurley said. “It’s just so nice Seamen and, more recently, as an elder withto be involved in a lot of those things. the Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Uniting Church. Talented junior water polo player Alexandra Jazz Australia principal Diana Allen was alsoScorgie and Point Lonsdale Surf Life SavingClub junior captain Belle Kidd shared jointJunior Citizens of the Year. Alexandra has been identified a futurestar of the sport. She has captained theVictorian U/16 team and was named mostvaluable player in the State Water PoloChampionships. Over the past two years Belle has reached100 hours of voluntarily patrolling the PointLonsdale back beach. She has assisted inBronze Medallion and Cadet life savingcamps and was instrumental in, and captainedQueenscliff’s first all-girl football team. Belle isalso a badged netball umpire and last seasoncoached a junior Queenscliff netball team. Queenscliff Primary School’s BiggestMorning Tea is the Community Event of theYear. The event raised more than $1,300 forcancer research. Having removed 210,000 square metresof weeds from across 12 work sites in theBorough since 2013, Conservation VolunteersAustralia was named Community EnvironmentProject of the Year. LUNCH & SAIL 2 course lunch Glass of wine return ferry trip only $47per Point44L4999oFFFnllliiisnn personMain course, sweet treat & glass of wine plus a return ferryHtOriLpIDwAiYthHIsGeaHroLaIFdEfIeNrrTieHsUEUPHPMMEAAAFor Bookings and Terms & Conditions visit www.searoad.com.au/sail-Tthoi-slruenocvhated character home in the heart oAfAbUOebbalPrdcrihlilMilLealsoniaAttnopn pAabrardilliisaen. tThp cRoesnyowviantteedrbevyeloncinalgpsr,eamndiucmlevbeurioldpeernDinagviodfMrocoDaumclosbplneeosveanvvinevraeqeaalclisredshael.u.idedDswFDees,oiro.tntwewTohcdo Downsta The Rip February 2018 Page 12

43 Kirk Road, Point Lonsdale HOLIDAY HIGH LIFE IN THE HEART OF OLD LONSD 69 Flinders Street 24 Point Boulevard Ti$sh6yi6so0urer0ng0oa0vtae-twe$ad6y8ct0hoa0ara0gc0rteear thO1loAiCfmeREsetAayinlvNeetihGnnevRCehOseltoVamsrEeteonft.Old Lonsdale is an easy walk to front and QUEENSCLIFF POINT LONSDALE $829 000 Contact Agent RenovatedbylocalpremiumbuilderDavidMcDonald,thehomefeaturespolishedhardwo cosywinterevenings,andcleveropeningofroomsviaFrenchdoorstonorthandsouthfacing The focal point of the home is a spacious kitchen with open plan dining and living ar deck. Three bedrooms and a smart central bathroom complete the accommodation.sdale For SaleFurther features, gas and slim line heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, private front as a studio or to store your cars, boat, caravan and all the usual holiday trappings.k Road, Point Lonsdalerk Road, Point Lonsdale F$8oF39or,0rS0S0aalleeDAnorDsAvkdRaYAaRtTleeHoYdiIsOaGcadHhHnFa,eILraOaGIsFcyLtEHwePDarINlohkLoitLTonImHOFftreEoELNniHontSIaEntNnhADsdedRbAhTTaaecLHlOakeErbFtEeoOafcHLhODeElsd,LgAOLoolNRfncSsoTdDuarAOsleeLaEiFnsdaOsnheoLpaDssyanwLdaOlk tNo fSroDntAanLdEback $InF8$o38s39rp9,,S000ea00lc0et ISna$8tIsnu39rsp,d0p0ae0yec1cstt Mar 3.00 – 3.30pmEnAsRdTalOeF OLD LONSDALE IFnosrpSeacCClteoonnttaaccttdoDeLodeaphecparatete,ecarleeobodetnoboeththowolAtewdoubgeuvybapeevrynirpiconreaaedenrhladmeYlteototesoohyntoodyantodbrtrscuosdcucpiorti,ioridhti,plsnshanisaooHorooamygvfrfsgtnftalegalgooolopelaputaacrtaatresnecsnmhratmIshlraresoor,oe,gesaegotGaetcacoea.iasosfermretnmrsty,nnlpyneneeecheshnaouadodHhfgdaairddailrtontaonuuauucnactothnhrohomdmsdtmilsrtmlralnellseotlolohiuieLcnrilciefaefvaievmsmmbmibeepeaatoeedrearodIssusauirshirereressmFtmnsatssltrlaioiroaiiciyy,lP6h,lsynneiaianhddtipnpyanEbanlblcanneepeehOeerrwseseimooooAtttfdtnntrprpihighnnodhhaaanInaDDcrcamaIameeiitgteNedmnvva,eelnniN,a,aclccaasiueeknnphhsccggpvviisdttmoossilaeaattiiTeieiooshhpmtnitnntrddTrrpuusrranammmoaaffiaoaggoeMMssroLrovrrghliliHvvoodt,t,eensfbdbdkOkauaccurrbooprooonniieeaDanDnglotttEadmhmflfttttavvcticteNuis.ro.oaOnhhhsOahntehehvaassennnin.rrrrHietlveslvffiSoaoreodssdaldadnracninfideaepdaooalDlnoWnaLdLdEacagknFmFwmcwwhcoo,ale,n.lrciArdytlytldA.neinneiahechtctacottcctrinsnThhshlheloLengobedreRdaiyociaceehmDhmEehsoooahaahdagantoduoTuplpalidcpidperieurmearysmsdeneoklseolucudiecienconssvOeoseoooaotgabterlkfaer$feaelnrpienlpeuesoekesndshn,Fdhlttdal9taacaabaahorroiihooietrietndtntd8sturecknlueanlMieaOiiecgio,drohoesddri0oagsdshaeenynvanhydricaeraaicsncsLtainyitciwyecng-pwh0sngphelitroirDonttDgno,taagoeaaordr0imhromngglna,tlgdnl,alskikoipoew0psdpomcspsodmaeathLrethpwsrnoeponsnilnooemioava-eifovOdianisadfdancudfdaailcurygr$tiatohkglllttaophsolyteinlaNhsehitvnahst1uvdnati.tucliff.irogrtffiaornorautod0ngpraSdrona,lonocgsawcsngeswnn.7eitnn.t,iDnespaanodtahhdaoatd0groogaaparnoeabeeAdeebgnddhnnadiaar0aaesoadnresdicLudrscuck0vhcopkrloekkcsrlekgeEaonpse0sebooesabamuaorihateaeridodsrnlededsrmota,paeniga,hregnigachanpcaeliannhgdagilaehigrrrglt8PtsnrefdthoeoetrhtdhoiestdaOeoactsstfeor,pAcscnoe,eeniegstgnoeaigoilsaaIherondlistamaaeoNilklptsnyliaklnpnfnculaialtfrfguunuillcTrggpepauiuidctesgposnnsetno,grscfeLtuahr,ehaouaha.gapineirOepnanhresoonrralsohseri,susolugveipuNvrrubnvgpaapnaegaanpneteeoednSanteordnergsodDitnrWegnasvrenthlnasoehrlritnAmoehaiatrvpoaeraesttrgpoelpothtgiLrahelpreyhtrensaecEattfosiceaeaanfidagineaaidncffmendoncf.tiriedano.ni.rdoaanlgrlhg.rcneaotarmadsnwpldeloearotdeediantrhg$9e50S$0a80t3u09r,d0a0y0P114OSCBOCSs9utuCISCOSaIyanNau3OSCCSaMemFetomauemaAcusTectoeaPmPperupencpPdrpoPolpLrpbenbldat3oootObetetyp5abet.statle50tylw2t51cslsalNoPet50llc22s1totsP85scPs05tiSl–tM1ot8n14lt0ot8R0DtMs5003a14tPtt7s0ro50.a414Atm39o370r0s50a009.3L4000t70pe.90E4d00t409m90s14–n4038314–034t050835.33945145.403$3114p901533m8p30358m459500931530510330093- 0$5975 0003 1 3plus a huge garage, ideal as a studio or to store your cars, boat, caravan and all the usualdr,athpephoinmgesfe.aturespolishedhardwood oors,highceilings,anopen replacefor 3 13 ContactFrenchdoorstonorthandsouthfacingdecksidealtosoakupthesunorentertain. Campbell Potts 0418 513 309with open plan dining and living areas leading to a large private north facing Sue Potts 0400 049 435 O ce 5258 1579m complete the accommodation.cycle air conditioning, private front and rear gardens plus a huge garage ideal holidSahyotrpap3pi6n7g-s6. 9 Point Lonsdale Road 44 Mercer Street 1 Hobson Streetall the usual POINT LONSDALE Contact Agent QUEENSCLIFF $1140 000 - $11803000 QU1EENSCLI3FF $1000 000 - $1100 000 9 Wattle Grove 123 Orton Street 49 Flinders Street, Queenscli 7 Rachel CourtisnnnddddeeearrrlssseSSSttrrteerWeeeeAtt,,LtL,INQGuTQQOeNuueeeneesnncsslccillfiif $1079 000 OCEAN GROVE Contact Agent OFCoEArNSGaRlOeVE $950 000 - $1045 000 UPMARKET LIVIF$N8Fo$F3oG69or9r,90r,S0BS0S0a00YaalelleTeHE BEACH loovoekrilnogo$ka6$icn6I9rn9go99ss,P0s,p0o00oie0npct0etNneppaeraknlananddtoPopiincttuLroensqsduaeleS,wthains BayAAARRKRETTKOLEIVFTINOLGLIBVDYITNLHOGENBBESAYDCAHTLHEE BEACH InspectA brilliant position, is a and nestled unique opp beaches to the rearw w w. c a m p b e l l p o t t s . c o m . a u CamCICnpoosbnSnputeteaaeclclctPPttoottttss 00441080 501439 340395AnweowTohcdpoanhphnsnRnotoetoioiihtsdpshssocsrsthKeteinoriaoashpatptionioriniroElrdoredeoeesuaesomnanaTtoiao,ar,orsdirthlwsleowoohooithioLovtvuiooniiofnarggeiegerkseIkeonnhnrhriVreitrlalnnhooonnqhiqhegtgoaoIttuouounNe,kaykqaanamamirirocslcnnlltieuiotdreaGreytggrooyoyisnatiiossPPwsspkkhsspioonlBioioskttioooaaiigccrtnneYppihhlnloyeettnakeieecerrrsNNdnneevegnnTkthueeddasioppooipp,eHdortaiiaamppenenedfcrrueeaeakkrcEaaahnnnnolhltiasassyrnsshnannaaeoBnnotbtnndidfreoetonmseaddEduwwttdattsocoPhwPhArrocnmcioooepeponpoooiodipCiinnndndccgmaaodttdittwiebnHunudiLcirLdtwitrironanionkieneeuooingnsgcstnslcnqhsaqsoaksadkaduauaetntonpnaneasbneonedldldriededsSeeSdsl,lu,wlpowytpoat,cteihruhhtahtruaoceoiainnopinnsivaeshvagglgiBiitBdrinlsdeesephaoeadedeapysarysrcssoiswo,iuacuioaaoeniomgennamnnmtimarlidioimdlkqunmqtnisksunniluanrtnaf(uoge(egceeeeggcrcsupaosufoaotsdstolslaplsabltpea,peqltpuahedltnpoedoceonagoulraegilydrinoysnrntrsoettpuedptuaournonprrlenreesadeSnit)tetie)tshtsynwehepoywweienenastidnmttirostrtoheasteeaaheassrdtnstnpn.deneehthedhccdTtpcecopouoeBdeuoodhrnalpurrnearwaudatenatidtesnyddcesaeyymdoreeemeaosieuysrdopnuandwfprrwooro.bnolodinbrtoiiooarrwthoveawdhmrnnrynmiunym.nuolssnialssvpiagogvpwieeognifnencfngaicsonigaiaiotafclevaofclevlpabeevenperbaenurtardurrtlthtrbolwttboouawtooiouafywsnofyUplcsmeotoapvovreesaeltltedsraihes.viisredDesoeoil.stfnswfwTa.dehnonorissedoitmdoraniomriesunataocdwuholionagrteherenqbhtueoBSedamaCISCyrlnrtatSSCCaioaetutoaumAausytiooemrnrupiddpsmPrkpbnidaontabeioepyattstalyegtylc1csaloPwlchs11eatotPcsietsritrMotntt0eettntMsha4tdtaMsr0amo,b30riamp.n30u00er.0e404i0aal3901nn–4tis8n.14–s30ti835n.n330bt515.0eo33re1p–0wo33dmptb03h3mrc90o.ee3o9so0ndmapdirnmiewtinisoigetnhravaenincndedsdulpoibtrueoynvagaindewdereswoliolamamlkpmspina(ogcriuoanlsbtaeeltdoe The Rip February 2018 Page 13

O’D O W D Oh what a night!design + construction The skies lit up over Queenscliff as imagine hundreds gathered at the harbour to innovate see in the New Year. create The family event, which featured two fireworks displays and live music, was BUILDER OF THE YEAR a sell out, ensuring its likely return Regional Victoria 2012 next year. Photo courtesy Wes Bowler - Lonniesnaps Franchises Now Available Automotive Service Centre For MORE than just Mowing! ○MECHANICAL REPAIRS Gardening, Mulching, Rubbish Removal ○LOG BOOK SERVICING GuHtteeLdraJsgoneCbdTlsserBcaiFmaoorrpedmMidynOi,RngCEIg,ntoh,EsraRnpuxjporiudaserteanrm-ttcoeoePwn/iWrnWugM!onoorirFFFnkrrrwkaaannngAAAcccciNNNvvvhhhnaaaooooiiisssiiiwwwllleeegaaavsssbbbllleeeer Gardening, Mulching ○ENGINE TUNING PoFolricMeOPRoCElicthheaeCnhcjeukcskteemddowing! IOnHsu&rSedCompliantFor MwOwOIPIOPInnnRoowHHsssElluuuii.&&jcctrrriSSheemeeeadddCCCCsnmoohhjmmeeuoccswppkktlleeiimnaaddnngott.wneintg! Gardening, Mulching ○TYRES & BATTERIES ○LOCALExpertGPraurdneinngin, gH,eMdguelcThriinmgming FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY wwOwH.&jiSmCsmomowplinangt.net Expert Pruning, Hedge Trimming 131 546www.jimsmowing.net ExpIenrstuPrarunncien/gW, HoerkdcgoevTerimjobmsing All work guaranteedInsuBroadnyceC/oWrpoorrkacteovweorrjkobs InsuBroadnyceC/oWrpoorrkacteovweorrjkobs 131 546Body Corporate work 113311 554466 5258 184156 Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff www.jimsmowing.net CREATIVE PLANTING RETAINING WALLS AUTOMATED GATES DECKING OUTDOOR STRUCTURES GARDEN LIGHTING PAVING TURF MAINTENANCEAward-winning qualitySustainable designs5258 1634www.odowd.com.au The Rip February 2018 Page 14

Dune parties spark safety fears Police say they will work with the community You’ve got all these Gas leak kills treesto prevent a repeat of scenes from a sand dune kids, they’re lightingparty in Point Lonsdale last month. fires, they’re affected by The mystery of dead trees in the Point alcohol. I’m concerned Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve has been solved, Bottles were pelted at officers and three that there might be with the discovery of a significant gas leak oninfringement notices were issued for under- fights, the site.age drinking, after as many as 300 youths – Sr Sgt Dean Parellocongregated in dunes behind Gill Road on Fire crews were called in after a pipelineSunday January 21. ban conditions the following day. ruptured on Saturday January 13, triggering an Sergeant Parello said such gatherings were emergency response. Reinforcements were called in to contain theHawaain-themed gathering, which had been not new and similar parties were occurring In days leading up to the event, residentspublicised widely on social media. Teenagers elsewhere along the coast. He urged parents to had expressed their concerns about the dyingas young as 15 travelled from as far away as be more aware of their child's movements. vegetation, with some reporting a strange smellTorquay and Melbourne for the event. in the area. \"They probably need to be a little more “Stuff was thrown at my officers,” confirmed vigilant in terms of knowing where their kids One local, Lynne Hunt, lodged the matterActing Bellarine Police Senior Sergeant Dean are going,” he said. \"Know where your kids are with the EPA a week beforehand.Parello. They left early because we had the going.\"reinforcements coming. I was told there were A Council spokesperson said it was apparent300 kids there. Queenscliffe CEO Lenny Jenner who was the trees had been poisoned by what was briefed, along with City of Greater Geelong initially a slow leak and would be replaced “We knew about it and my guys were down officers said he shared concerns about the when conditions are right.there monitoring from around 9 oclock. events' safety risks. “Along the pathway there are clear dead “My biggest concern is fire risk, my second “In the circumstance where there was a fire areas on either side, so obviously that will beconcern is they’re all bring glass down there to that might have got out of control, I would have the walkway will be the priority because it’s thethe sand nd broken glass in sand just doesn’t grave concerns for young people in the first prominent party and then we’ll work throughwork and people may get injured,\" he said. instance in that vicinity,” he said. as noxious weeds are removed through the reserve we’ll remove many affected plantings “You’ve got all these kids, they’re lighting “Secondly, if a fire got out of control I don’tfires, they’re affected by alcohol. I’m concerned believe there would be a capacity for, and I’m and look at replanting conditions.\"that there might be fights, I’m also concerned not qualified to say this, but I don’t believe therethat with alcohol and teenagers, there could would be a capacity for firefighting equipmentbe sexual assaults too. It’s just fraught with to get into the area. And thirdly, I think if it gotdanger.” out of control it would potentially, depending on the wind direction, it could move into Point Fire fighters had been called in two weeks Lonsdale quite quickly.”earlier when a fire, started at a similar \"WhiteNight\" gathering, re-ignited during total fire Something Something to accompany different your mealFresh quality ingredients Quality pre-made meals Point Lonsdale OPEN UNTIL 9PM THROUGH JANUARY Supermarket shopping made easy...Point Lonsdale Village P: 5258 4911 Open 7 days: 8am - 9pm Follow us on instagram: @pointlonsdaleiga The Rip February 2018 Page 15

5522554411333388 GROOMING 7 DAYS THROUGHOUT SUMMERthttihhspt“hiilmssppttSai““hhspllmmn“SSoaahiilmssppPtSannn““ooRhhaullmmlnttASSotaannheataauuhtnnnitttoouhhlnttaouhhettiittnnttwsttooaanuuhaietttttwwtattonnihheersiitttstwtooriinahihssettttiwwrrnnnoihhhhleesUutitrighnUUuuhssttaittrrhhmhhiitttUupnotmmStteppUUuuitteeemuh”iirmtttpeemm””rrlttsepprullesseee”eeraee””nsrrtlsssdllesstseeessesesswsrsss tttttthhtthhhhtttthhhhhhiiiiiisssssppiiisiippppipsssssppsppppmmmmpllmmlllllaammmmmallaammllllalaamaaaoooonnna““nnoo““““ooono“nn““nnoooSS““n““nnnSStSttntt“onnSSSnnnSStSttttataaaannhhhthStntthataaaaahhhthttntthtththhhttattuuuuthtththhhuuthiiittiiiuuuuthhuutoioioioihiiuootttwttwowowooitthuoottwttwwwittttonttnnwwnttnnttonttnwwnetteeenntiiiieeweeetiiiinteetwtttssssrntiirtrrttesshsshrhiihrrrrssttehhhhhhrrssttihhhUhUUUhhiUUrUUshhhhtrUUshhtuutuuttUUuutututthppppihihiipuupppiiUhiiuutttttmtmmUmttppttmtmmmpp””””tiittt”””uiitttttttmmetemmeep””eettp””eteeeieeeiteerrrrmerrm”llll”tllleesssseesseeeeeeerrrellssllsssssessseeeeersssssssllsssseessssssssCSCCCCSSSSCCSSuCSuuuuaCCCCSSaSSuuaaaCCpSSppppuaaluuuuppalllleauuaaaeleelppppplaallleelrrrrpprlllleeleetliiiirritltltltlooooeeoltrrorrriiootioioiioooorrrrrdittttoooootroddiiooqrrqqqooaoooorrrrdddddaarqdduuuuyqrrqqqqaddddyyaauqaaaaaaaauuuuyuuqqyylllluaaaafaaaayyyyaaiiiuuiffottttloolllafyyyyllyaaiyiyiyiffirotiitttrrootlffffttllyyyyiraaaayiiryyoootofffyfttyttttaaaayyyooooyayoaaotttrtrrrahhhhoaautouttrrrrtthhyhhyyyeuteeeuttrrtttyyyyeeeehhrrhtttooooBBBBFFFhhFFhooooeeBBBBeEEEEFFFFFuuuuReeRRRRReREEEESSSSuuuuRRRRRRBBRBEESESESSTTTTrrBBEErrBEEEEETTEETTrrEEErrEEEEppEEppEEEEEEEESSppppEESEooooSSSooooTTmmssssTTTmmmmmmssssTmssmmsmsmsppssseeiiiipppeebbibbiiiaapeoobbbbaaeeeeooeoeleelssllaollesslelsseesuueesseeaaaassuuaaaassusrrppssupprrppppsssssiieersssssiieerrrrrbbrrrrbbieuuuiuiiieuubuiuiiicccc&&bllcccc&&lleeeeeee&lrrerereelee!!!!!!e!e!eeppppqqprruuqii&&&&rooccuitteeoceeqqqq!!tee!uuuuooootttteeee • DOG GROOMING 7 Days a week throughout Summer • Flea, Worming and Mosquito treatments kbkbbkkbkbkkbbeakbeeeeaaaaeebkkbbkbkaakbbklellllrlrarrrleeeealalalaeeilrraawwwwweiiliillllrwwleerrrreellllilrr@wwwwweiiiioooo@@@@wwoeeeeoo@nnnnoooo@@@b@onbbbboonnbnbnbnbnbanbbbbabaaannbbbbbbllllarrrrrbaaiiaaiibbllwnnnnlwllwlwwirirrrriiilnlnwnnnwwwdwdddiiooooonndddddssssooooonnnnddaaaassssssnnnnbbbbaaaannnnssaaabbbbllnnnnllllaaddddiiaiinniiinnnlllllnlnnndndddiiiinniiissssnnnnddddnnnndddsdsdsdshhhhddddddddssddsshhhhssssssuuuussssaasssshhssuuuuaaaaahttaatthhaaaannahntntntntuunnnunnnntuuttteeeendddudddtteeeedddddddrrrtttrdssssrsrsrtrssstsstseesssshhsssthshhhee....ehhhhhhhccc.c...erruuhccccuurruuuurssoooouuuuurssoooottustttt..ttmsmmtmtttt..tttmmmmccteetttt.tcceeee.teceeeerrooc....erroo...r.raaaassrrrraaaarssossrmmossssummuuu..suuuu..s..cc....mccccmccc.c...ooc..ooooaa.mmommmmuuam..u....aaaaa.uuuuau • Qu•aliFtyUNdoSUgMfoModERanTEdEtSreats The Rip, May 2016 Page 14 • ALL FLEA &• GWrOeRaMt rIaNnGgPeRoOfDhUiCgThS qAuTaClOitMy tPoEyTsITIVE PRICES • •D•eSsTBiUgRNnIGNeHIrNTcGPoNRllaEINWrsT CaROnALdNLAGleERaSOd,FsPLEfEoRArFTEaHClETlRwFCOeORaLtSLhAWeRrISMco&MnLdIENiAtGiDoSnsMAY RR 2016.indd 14 26/04/2016 8:10 am CCaallll 55225588 55444411 ffoorr ggrroooommiinngg aappppooiinnttmmeennttss Visit ouSrhreotpaiOl snhlionpe aatt w10wHwo.lbaspoentteSrtiree.ceot,mQ.uaueenscliff Shop Online at www.lapetterie.com.au • 5258 5441 • 5258 5441 LBMUIICMHILADBELERS SPECIALIDSETSSIGINNE&COC-OCNOSNTSRIUDECRTIAOTNE W: WWW.MICHAELLIMBBUILDERS.COM.AU E: [email protected] M: 0410650019 @QUEENSCLIFF MARINA A CO-WORKING SPACE TO CONNECT,COLLABORATE & GROW YOUR BUSINESS Permanent Desks Ergonomic Workstations Hot Desks Business Workshops 1300 643 375 The Rip February 2018 Page 16

All aspects of Design and Construction with a sustainable outlook - Design & Construction - Decking - Paving - Feature Fencing - Retaining Walls - TurfDavid Cordner E [email protected] www.coastalelements.com.auP 0455 971 515 New Summer Menu Regional Tasting Room & Cellar Door 2 Gellibrand St, Queenscliff 3225 200 WhiskiesLocal Craft Beer, Wine & Artisan Produce Tel: 5258 1717 Range of Tasting Flights Tastings Available www,queenscliffbrewhouse.com.au CocktailsThe New Weber Genesis GII & GII LXare available at Geelong’s only WeberSTpheeciNaeliwst.WCelabsesricGeBnaersbiesquGeIIs.& GII LXare available at Geelong’s only WeberSpecialist. Classic Barbeques. The Rip February 2018 Page 17

The Rip DirectoryEMERGENCY David McDonald 0418599620 DENTISTBorough of Queenscliffe 5258 1377 Ian Warren 0418 525 452Coast Guard 5258 2222Point Lonsdale S.L.S.C. 5258 4123 Ocean Grove Building Service 0417891122 Queenscliff DentalState Emergency Service 132 500 Phil Vallance [email protected] 0417139636 5258 2388 Michael Limb Builders 0410 650019. DOG GROOMING/WALKING O’Dowd Builders 5258 1634 La Petterie 5258 5441ACCOMMODATION Paul Riley 0408 520 981 EDUCATIONBeach Breaks Bellarine 0424 172050 Ray Threadwell 0418 525 095 Point Lonsdale Primary School Queenscliff Kindergarten Number 35 Bed & Breakfast 5258 1798 BUILDING DESIGNERS Queenscliff Primary School 5258 1501 5258 1342Lonsdale Views 5258 2990 binder.peart.design Pty Ltd 5258 1696Queenscliff & Costal Holiday 0413 202300Bookings 5258 3763 BUILDING SERVICES/MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIANSQueenscliff & Pt Lonsdale Acomm Paul Farmerwww.qpla.com.au 52581640/0407866568 Steve's Handyman Service 0497 331788 Col Ferrier 52581553, 0448813156Holidays on The Bellarine 5255 1222 Home Maintenance 0431 488706 LMAC Electrical Services 0438 545500Ruby’s Queenscliff 0407879096 John Gleeson Demolition 0419 347708 Peter Coyte 0414 520 248Roseneath Villa B&B 5258 3394 Tomcat Truck & Bobcat Hire 0411 231678 I & S Ransom Electrical 0418 336 670ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL Mini Bobcat Hire 0418 147 174 Warren Jankowski Electrical 0404 163609Brian Dalton Accountant Patrick McCarthy Maintenance 0408 075 330 ENGINEERINGJames Rush Accounting LBW Accounting 0414 804 152 Coastal Property Maintenance 0404 088 500 Laker Engineering 5258 5100 5221 6111 Seagull Home Maintenance 0438 261 954 0418 521 199 Home Works 0422 370 145 FENCINGAIRCONDITIONING DCM Services 0439 355115 Point Lonsdale Fencing I & S Ransom Heating/Cooling Dave's Handyman & JMD Fencing 0408 581 439 5257 3776 0418 336 670 Carpentry Services 0423 874854ANTENNAS - AUDIO CABINET MAKERS FITNESS - SPORT INSTRUCTORSPt Lonsdale Television 0411490430/52582068 Jake Masterman 0417168537 Bellarine Pilates 0418 519655Kendall Antennas CARPENTRY The Yoga Bud 0431 110085& Communications 0404019781 Steve's Carpentry Service Julie Golightly Tennis Coach 5258 4104ARCHITECTS/PERMITS/INSPECTIONS Carpenter Fully licensed 0497 331788 Kerry Pettigrove Fitness 5258 1670 0418 147 174 FUNERALSThomas Andrews Designs 0423 298 666 CIVIL CELEBRANTS Bellarine Memories J3 Design & Warren Hobbs Architects Kings Australia Funerals 5255 5500 Tuckers Funeral Service 5222 3688 0417543786/52413334 Sue Warner Civil Celebrant 0488 053099 5221 4788Tony Baenziger Architect 0412 823 488 Sally Cordner 52583325/0417522851Binder-Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463125 Val Lawrence Marr. Celebrant 5258 1616 GARDENERS/MOWING 0413 202300 Jen Lawrie-Smith CMC 0419 121003 Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service Jim's Building Inspections 131546 COMMUNITY GROUPS Mel's Gardening DCM Services Stuart Miller Permits/Design 0412841434 Rotary Club Lawn Order 0429 990 850 Lions Club Mia Cooke Gardens 04005 68629ART - GALLERIES Masonic Centre Queenscliff 5258 4723. (Ken Adam 0408 357 116) 0439 355115 Neighbourhood House 5258 4648 Jim’s Mowing 0488 885 296Salt Contemporary Art 5258 3988 Probus Q’cliff/Pt Lonsdale 0400 553939 Andrew Stephenson Mowing 0417 506 611 5258 3645 Probus Queenscliffe - mixed 5258 3367Seaview Gallery Point Lonsdale Civic Assoc. 5258 4308 131 546 4202 0942. Queenscliffe Community Assoc. 5258 4428 0403863360Queenscliff Gallery Queenscliffe Historical Museum 0400 083719 Queenscliff Library 5258 3381& Workshop Queenscliff Music Festival 5258 2511 Queenscliff Reconciliation Mob 5258 2017AUTO 52581841 Red Cross 5258 4816 GARDEN/LANDSCAPING 0412 520 438 5258 4668 Senior Citizens 5258 1722 0411 571 482Queenscliff Junction Motors Swan Bay Environment Assoc. 5258 1616 Digby Moran Landscaping 0419 890 082 Swan Bay Ladies Probus 5255 2856 Nathan Hovey Landscaping Steve Higgins Auto Elec. 5258 2559 Rip View Landscapes 5258 1871BLINDS, CURTAINS & SHUTTERSBarwon Blinds & Shutters 52541338BOAT REPAIRS/MARINE 52581305, GLASS/GLAZIER 0418519078Queenscliff Marine Services Kev's Window, Door & Glazing 0412 460 987 COMPUTER SERVICES/REPAIRS GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNBRICKLAYERS Ben Pell - Studio Paradiso Design 0406 636201 Discount IT 0439 024870Chris Pennant's Brick Laying 0417 543 628 Laurie’s Computers 0418 302178 HAIRDRESSERS/SALONSGJB Professional Bricklaying Contractors - Brick & DJ’s Computer Help 0466 564 921 Donna's Mobile Hairdressing 0408 565733 Sophie Johnston 5258 2261Blockwork inc. repairs - Gary 0418 522928 OG Technology and i-device screen Ivy Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764 Seagalls and Buoys 5258 4854BSC Bricklaying 0438 839129 replacements – 0457 363 261 Take Two Design in Hair 5258 3451BUILDERS Computer Solutions 0406 264191Clark Homes 52584640 CONCRETING 0488 088 258 HEATINGCraig Fenby 0419 392 537 0403 722649David Wilkinson 0438 258 324 Breisch Concrete Floors The Rip February 2018 Page 18 (polished) Ross Fewtrell

HOME CLEANING - IRONING PRINTING - GRAPHIC DESIGN VET - ANIMAL HEALTHBizzy Barker 0414 583 708 / 5258 3708 Press Here Printing 5255 2663 Bellarine Animal Hospital 5258 4862Ladybirds Cleaning & Maintenance 0434 838 833Home & Garden Maintenance and REAL ESTATE WINDOW CLEANINGDomestic Cleaning 0412 107 558 Whitford Property 5254 2444 Peter Macmillan 5258 4248/0415 493302HOTELS - RESTAURANTS - CATERING Bellarine Property 5255 3100 Wayne’s Windows & ExteriorBenitos Meals & Catering 5258 1131 Brian Capp – Property Advocate 0418 500 483 House Care 0408 059 616La salle a manger Restaurant 5258 5244 Fletchers 5258 2833 WATER PRESSURE CLEANINGSaltbush 5258 4829 Kerleys 5258 4100Lix Ice Creamery and Juice Bar 5258 4564 Campbell Potts Real Estate 5258 1579 Gary's Gerni Service 0405630076Mint Catering 0400 611 966 Rob Hendrey FAPI CPV WATER PUMPS & IRRIGATIONPikNik 5258 5155 Independent Property Valuer 0418 314 760Let's Torque Food 0423 844806 Jeanette Ernst Licensed/Conveyancing Just Water Solutions 5258 5193 0407726260 0438763462LEGAL - SOLICITORS RT Edgar 5258 1811Peter Boyle /Lawyer 5258 1084, 0402 282190 RETAIL - BUSINESS OUTLETSBruce Arthur/Lawyer 52584847, 0402 133455 Basil's Farm 5258 4280 Advertise your business in the Rip Trade Directopry for just $70 for 12McManus Lawyers 93184188 Farmfoods 52584744 months - FREE with any 12 monthMEDICAL - HEALTH - MASSAGE Foodworks - Queenscliff 5258 1857 advert listing Phone 5258 4131 or email catilm@Day Spa Queenscliff 5258 4233 IGA - Pt Lonsdale 5258 4911 bigpond.net.auSally Low Feldenkrais/Physiotherapy 0405170090 Lonsdale Tomato Farm 5258 2665 OPEN THEPoint Lonsdale Medical Group 5258 0888 Labten 5258 1149 DOOR TO MORE THANGreg Sly Optometrist 5256 1295 Point Lonsdale Newsagency 5258 1159 JUST AOcean Eyes Optometry 5255 5655 Queenscliff Village News 5258 1828 VALUATIONPardeys Pharmacy 5258 1817 Watermark 5258 1008 Independent valuations Highly experienced teamPoint Lonsdale Pharmacy 5258 1116 Hermit Crab Homewares 0467329764 Personalised servicePoint Lonsdale Physiotherapy 5258 4633 Saltbush 5258 4829 Pre-purchase & Pre-salePetrina Tierney Massage Therapist 0429 380 317 ROOFING Family LawPAINTERS J.R Chapman Roofing 0421962111 Estate & Probate Mortgage ValuationsSteven Flynn 52555667/0411 126291 SECURITY DOORS/FLYSCREENSD&B Scarff 0417 389627 We value homes.Daryl Nicol 0408 596 241 Screens Direct 0419 507 484 Not just houses.Trevor Pigdon 0418 524 228Ricky Moore 0438 717 552 SIGN WRITING 0417 345 110 HENDREY CONSULTING All Signs Signwriting QUEENSCLIFFE 03 5258 1112 MELBOURNE 03 9242 0116PLUMBERS SPORTING CLUBS [email protected] Plumbing 0408 037 686 Lonsdale Golf Club 5258 1523 Point Lonsdale S.L.S.C. 5258 1257 HENDREY.COM.AUBellarine Peninsula Plumbing 0458521352 Point Lonsdale Bowls Club 5258 1150 Q’Cliff Football/Netball Club 5258 4588Geoff Ray 5258 4989/0418 373 026 Q”Cliff/Lonsdale Yacht Club 0409 562 976 Queenscliff Croquet Club 5258 1773Golightly & Sons Plumbing 0418 524 268 Queenscliff Sporting Club 5258 4588 Point Lonsdale Tennis Club 5258 3272Grant Priddle 0455 363603 Queenscliff Bowling Club 5258 1773 Queenscliff Golf Club 5258 4344AJM Plumbing Service 0418386916Mark Riley Plumbing 0418 100 689PICTURE FRAMING 0439 563355On the Point Picture Framing PLASTERING - RENDERING STORAGE - BOATS - CARAVANSPlaster - Bryant 0405 252103 Bodea Shed & boat storage 0490 081066Patrick McCarthy 0408 075330POST OFFICE TRAVEL - TOURISM - FERRYPt Lonsdale Post Office 5258 1159 Queenscliff Visitor Info centre 5258 4843 Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service 5258 3244 5258 1579 . [email protected] The Rip February 2018 Page 19

Clean it and they will come! Or will they? Queenscliff's newly-cleaned front beach is beiong likened to Geelong's Eastern Beach C M Regular raking of the Queenscliff front quite a safe paddling area,” she said. Y beach has attracted more users and given it Seaweed collected in the cleanup is being CM an “Eastern Beachy feel,” according to the MY Borough of Queenscliffe. transformed by by a private firm into compost CY for use on farms and vineyards. CMY Contractors commenced a $40,000 seaweed K eradication program during the holidays, However in a letter to Councillors, Queenscliff Gas Fitting & Roofing aimed at luring beach goers back to the town’s Community Association (QCA) President once premier tourist attraction. David Connoley questioned the value of theNOW ACCEPTING EFTPOS & MAJOR CREDIT CARDS project; “Surely Council must question the Community Engagement and Customer logic and expense of the supposed front beach For all your Plumbing needs Services Executive Officer Jessica Chappell said clean ups. This is perhaps the third attempt for there had “most definitely” been a noticeable “major events.”Mob: 0408 037 686 increase in users. “[It was] cleaned up at 4pm the previous day E: [email protected] “Because it’s so calm and so shallow, people at 11am [and] the next day, with the naturally Lic. 40157 are definitely using it. It’s very much like an occurring wash up of seaweed, was back on the Eastern Beachy feel, where you can walk in for quite some way and it doesn’t deepen, so it’s beach,” he said. Pt. Lonsdale queenscliff ! Guest House LAUNCHING THIS MONTH NDSSEnjoy a leisurely breakfast and Inin our cosy dining room... Open for breakfast 7 days a week MooG • Monday-Friday 8-10am – A la carte KeepF • Saturday 8-11am - A la carte and InsuPlirnofNees • Sunday 8.30-11am – Full Buffet Business Breakfasts and Groups are welcome C GLUTEN FREE CATERED FOR 55 Poin31 Point Lonsdale Road • p: 5258 1142 • e: [email protected] NEW ULTRA-CALMING FACIAL & BODY MASSAGE - $99 Valid Monday - Thursday in February Keep Your Sc •dermalogica cleanstart facials •cosmeceutical peels •organic facials •d•emeipcrtoisdseurem, areblraaxs,iohnot•spteodniecu&rersem&emdiaanl imcuarsessa•geshse•llwacaxainpgpPli&croattinifoetninsgsional S •gift vouchers •pamper packages 55 Point Lonsd Level One, Queenscliff Harbour - 5258 4233 - www.queenscliffdayspa.com.au The Rip February 2018 Page 20

Living etc JAN 18 2.pdf 1 15/12/2017 3:41 pmCMYMYY YK Summer living...Point Lons pharmacy JAN DRFT2.pdf 1 18/12/2017 12:52 pm&!\"#$%&'\"$()*'+ ! LINKS BISTRO!,*-.*/0Agent- For all of Your &Diabetic LONSDALE GOLF CLUBnsulin Needs L$MU1NE5NCUH Welcoming our new Head Chef C AmandaGM oo Y NEW LUNCH & DINNER MENUS Links Bistro is open for lunch &pFCMYoor uarllSocfriYpotsuor DniFaibleeitnicour Store dinner throughout January, offering affordable meals with a MY focus on local produce esCYseiodnsal SerNivniDcsuSelSianAnngdeeenAdtds-vFicoer all of your diabetic and Bookings are recommended Call 5258 1955 CMY Lonsdale Golf Club - 69 Fellows Rd, Point LonsdalenKt LonsdaleNaRtido, Point Lonsdale P: 52581955 E: [email protected] W: www.lonsdalegc.com.au Ph: 5M25o8o1G1o1o6 The Rip February 2018 Page 21cripts on FileKeinepouyor uSrtosrceripts on le in our storeService andPrAodfevsiscioenal service and advicedale Rd, P5o5inPtoLionnt sLdoanslPedha:le52R5o8ad11-1P6oint Lonsdale

e at the Beach Queenscliff Neighbourhood HouseApril to June 2013 TERM ONE - February to March 2018.au/~qnhouse/This Term’s Program includes the following classes. Contact us to have a full program sent to you.THE ARTS ● Introduction to Mac computers Learn how to make the most of your Apple Mac computer. Mondays February House Gallery 19th to March 26th, 1.00 to 3.00pm, no class on March19th.Cost $100 for 4 sessions. Our exhibitors this term: ● Introduction to iPad. This course will introduce you to your iPad. Learn how to navigate through the ● January - Open Studio various screens, control the settings so they work best for you, make the best use ● February - Silvana Benacchio of contacts, maps, email, your calendar, notes and a variety of pre- installed apps. ● March - Pamela Manning Mondays February 26th to March 26th, 9.00am to 11.00am, no class on Labour Visitors are welcome to the Gallery on Mondays to Thursdays Day. Cost $100 for 4 sessions. Tutor Paul Jones. 9.30am to 4pm and Fridays to 12noon, however some days the gallery is closed for classes and school holiday times vary. LANGUAGES● Beginning to See and Draw ● French and Italian classes run on Tuesdays February 6th to March 27th.This class introduces participants to the concepts and ideas to enable them to Cost: $160 for 8 sessions.draw what they see. Thursday OR Friday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm, fromFebruary 1st and 2nd. Cost: $180 for Thursday class, $160 for Friday class. No 9.00am to 10.30am - Intermediate ItalianGood Friday session. 10.30am to 12noon - Beginners Italian 12noon to 1.30pm - Advanced Italian● Continuing to See and Draw 3.00 to 4.30pm - Advanced FrenchThis class is an extension of the Beginning to See and Draw class. Thursdays ● Italian Conversation Group1.30pm to 4.30pm, February 1st to March 29th, 9 weeks. Cost: $180 Are you learning Italian and want to practice conversation? Already fluent butFull day reduced fee $340. happy to share your knowledge? Come along to this casual, friendly group, Fridays 12 to 1pm● Colour fundamentals: breaking down the elements of colour YOGAExplore the world of colour and how it can be used. Learn the nature ofindividual colours, mixing colour wheels successfully, and the impact of colour ● Morning yoga with Shane:psychology will be some of the topics covered. Fridays 1.30 to 4.30pm, February Thursdays 7.00 to 8.00am and Saturdays 7.45 to 8.45am2nd to March 23rd, 8 weeks. Cost $160. ● Evening Yoga with Bruce: Sessions include postures to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and● Drawing 4 weeks – Monday mornings OR Thursday Evenings calm the mind. Tutor: Bruce Sherriff. Where: Queenscliff Primary SchoolThis class will further develop participants’ skills in observation and ability to Mondays, February 6th to March 27th, 7.30 to 9.00pm. Cost: $105 for 7 sessions,render what they see. We will also explore other drawing media like charcoal, paid in advance at the Neighbourhood House. BYO mat and blanket.chalks etc. Cost: $100 for 4 weeksMonday mornings, February and March 5th and 19th PLAY THE UKULELE!Thursday evenings, February and March 8th and 22nd, 6.30 to 9.00pm. ● Beginners: Mondays, 4.45 to 5.30pm.● Life Drawing Group - untutored All Abilities are welcome to join the ‘Sea of Ukes’ Ukulele Group. Website address www.queenscliffukulelegroup.weebly.comSaturdays, February 3rd to March 24th, 1.00 to 3.15pm. Cost: $20 per week or Mondays, 5.30 to 6.30pm. Cost: $10 per session – paid to tutor. BYO ukulele.$55 for any 4 sessions, $75 for any 6, $90 for 8. BYO paper, clips and drawingmaterials. Easels and boards available.● Handmade Books Craft GroupWith a few simple tools, you can create spectacular books. Join our new craftgroup which will be for anyone no matter your skills or experience. Mondays,fortnightly, February 12th, 26th, March 26th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No sessionon Labour Day. TECHNOLOGY Our interest groups:● Social Media ● Book Making alternate Monday morningsKeep in touch with family, friends and current trends across the globe by jumping ● Community Gardenon the Social Media wagon. Go on, take the plunge into Facebook and ● Crochet, Mondays, 10.30amInstagram. Mondays 9.00am to 11.00am, February 5th to 19th. Cost: $80 for 3 ● Mahjong, Thursdays, 1.00pmsessions. ● Men’s Shed, Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30am● Podcasts and iBooks for iPad and iPhones ● Men’s Shed Bicycle work Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30 to 11.30amPodcasts: Podcasts allow you can listen to prerecorded programs. Discover how ● Mixed Craft, Mondays, 1.00pmto subscribe so you won’t miss an episode. iBooks: Download digital books to ● Patchwork, 2nd Monday, 1.00pmread at your leisure. Buy or get books for freeBring your iPad or iPhone. ● Photo Group, 3rd Monday, 7.30pmMonday February 5th, 1.00 to 3.00pm, Cost $35. ● Tides of Welcome Choir, Thursdays, 7.30pm. tidesofwelcome.weebly.com ● Writers, Tuesdays, fortnightly,1.45pm 3 Tobin Drive, PO Box 30 Queenscliff 3225. Phone: 5258 3367 - Email: [email protected] - www. qnh.org.au The Rip February 2018 Page 22

From page 9 Basil Farm owners Tina McMeckan (left) and Jim McMeckan (second right) with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Corangamite MP Sarah Queenscliffe CEO Lenny Jenner said the interest in the application Henderson and General Manager, Kim Dema.warranted a separate planning meeting, giving those for and against itto have their say. Major boost for local winery “There is a very high number of submissions Council has received. Local winery Basils Farm grant,” said Basils Farm GeneralIt would be clearly appropriate to provide the proponent with that will explore more sustainable Manager Kim Dema.significant number of submissions and to provide an adequate level of production practices, aftertime for both submitters and the proponent to prepare, so that we get securing a $300,000 Federal “The vision for the future of thethe best out of that meeting,” Mr Jenner said. Government grant. Basils Farm business, is to provide an innovative energy and waste The building adjoins Council-owned land in Murray Road, The funding, announced by management system that will alsoearmarked for a residential development estimated to deliver as much prime minister Malcolm Turnbull provide an educational experienceas $4.7 million. during a visit to Geelong last for visitors”, Ms Dema said. “We month, will enable owners of are planning on starting the project Mr Jenner said there was no risk of Council having a conflict of the popular tourist destination in the coming months and aiminginterest, because no voting Councillors stood to benefit personally. to develop a solar-based micro for completion in 2019. We thank grid system, outdoor cooking and the Australian Government for the Councillor Ross Ebbels, who lives nearby the centre, did not onsite waste treatment facilitys. opportunity to apply for the grantsparticipate in last month’s vote. and for being awarded the funding The grant will further strengthen that will also support growth in “The Local Government Act outlines in a level of detail the question the winery’s already highly the region and allow Basils Farm toof when does a conflict of interest apply. If there is a direct, personal, regarded reputation for organic continue to adopt environmentallyindividual gain then Councillors would need to consider and where farming and environmental sustainable business practices”.appropriate declare a conflict of interest,” Mr Jenner said. practices. ”That’s Council land and council is responsible for making a “We are privileged to be the onlydecision as and when is necessary in relation to that property. There is winery in the region to receive ano private or personal gain to be achieved by any individual councilor,so there is no conflict of interest.”The switch is on The switch to greener street lights is underway across the Borough. Powercor installed the first of the new light-emitting diode (LED)bulbs in Point Lonsdale in December. It hopes to complete the entiremunicipality by mid-February. Street lighting is the single largest contributor to electricity use withinthe Borough of Queenscliffe, generating 206 tonnes of carbon dioxideequivalent in 2016-17. Council pays for 325 street lights and a further117, located on declared highways and maintained by VicRoads. The LED lights are expected reduce carbon emissions by as much as75 percent. HOME MAINTENANCE Including • BATHROOMS • KITCHENS Grant Rogers - Point Lonsdale PH: 0438 261954 The Rip February 2018 Page 23

General Plumbing Hot Water Water Saving Concepts Blocked Drains Roofing Repairs Gas Work - Safety Checks Now incorporating Flush Toilet Systems Your Local Tradesman Servicing the Bellarine 0418 100 689 www.flush.com.auLic No. 36195 David Wilkinson Builders 0404 163 609 New Homes Renovations Extensions Specializing in Kitchens, Wardrobes, Vanities,[email protected] Phone: 0438 258324 Email: [email protected] Wall & Entertainment Units, Domestic Furniture, Commercial Flat Pack Assembly and Industrial Installation and much more. Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 0417 168 537Please don’t put plastic bagsin your green waste bin Visit queenscliffe.vic.gov.au for more information on how to correctly use your kerbside green waste service. 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 | Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03: 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au The Rip February 2018 Page 24

OPEN 7 DAYS from December 18THURS - SUN I 10AM-4PM“You can count on my experience… when experience counts the most.” Neil Laws FREI FAPI CEA (REIV) – Branch Manager, Queenscliff Licensed Estate Agent - Accredited Auctioneer - Sworn ValuerBuying or selling a home is a major event in anyone’s life so it makes sense to Queenscliuse the most experienced professional in the field at such an important time. Neil 64 Hesse Streetis the most experienced real estate practitioner permanently located within theBorough of Queenscliffe. 5258 4567He has built an outstanding reputation over more than twenty years in the local Kerleys offices alsoarea for his professionalism and singular concern for his vendor’s interests, his at Point Lonsdalehonesty and integrity and his depth of knowledge in all things real estate. and Ocean GroveHe is a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Australian Property www.kerleys.com.auInstitute, Past President and Director of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria andan REIV Accredited Auctioneer and Sworn Valuer.If you are in the market to buy or sell or require valuation or consultancy adviceregarding the local market or real estate generally then give Neil a call on 0419583 633 or email him at [email protected] The Rip February 2018 Page 25

MECHANICAL REPAIRS Councillors tune in Dog pooh, private helicopter landings and their ideas and concerns to Council. If you have Pt Lonsdale/Queenscliff use of jet skis were among the subjects discussed suggestions for Council, I strongly encourage Automotive Centre when the Borough of Queenscliffe heldthe first you to join us and have your say.” of three Listening Posts lst month. (Steve Higgins) The idea came out of a review of community The hour-long session, on Thursday January engagement last year. Full Car Servicing 18, was held at the Queenscliff Uniting Church All Mechanical Repairs and attracted upwards of 15 people. Whenever possible, two Councillors will Fully Qualified Mechanic attend each Listening Post.   Guidelines “We had a number of people who we’ve are available on Council’s website, www. Air Conditioning never had meetings with turn up. They brought queenscliffe.vic.gov.au. Repairs & Services with them an interesting range of questions. I Pick Up Service Available thought we had a fruitful interesting discussion A further two hour-long sessions will be held on a number of issues that were raised there,\" on: (Local area only) said Mayor Susan Salter. 10.30-11.30am, Thursday February 22 at the 46 Bellarine Highway, “Council has very high hopes for our new Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall, and Queenscliff community engagement initiative. [They] offer an informal opportunity for people to bring 10.30-11.30am, Thursday March 15 at the PHONE: 5258 4668 Queenscliff Uniting Church. 0418 524 861 Bellarine Pilates Our beach best!LAKERENGINEERING Point Lonsdale! Queenscliff’s Santa Casa is among the · Steel Fabricator cleanest of Port Phillip beaches, according to · Turning and Fitting Pilates Mat Classes ! the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Mondays 8.30am! latest report card. · Machining Thursdays 8.30am! · Stainless Steel Mat provided.! It topped the list of bay beaches in terms & Aluminium of water quality, alongside Eastern Beach, !Contact for Bookings.! Portarlington and The Dell. · Welding · Steel Sales Pilates Studio Classes! Safety Beach, Sorrento, St Leonards, Tuesday - Friday! Dromana, Portsea and Rosebud rounded out Tel (03) 5258 1777 the top 10. 0418 521 199 by appointment only.! Call Lucia! The rankings were based on measurements and forecasting data used to compile the EPA’s 0418 519 655 daily beach reports, issued daily through Summer. “Good forecasts equate to suitable swimming conditions; fair means beaches may not be suitable while poor forecasts advise that beaches are not suitable for swimming,” said the agency’s Chief Environmental Scientist Andrea Hinwood. Jardine Homes DIGBY MORAN Custom-built homes and Renovations LANDSCAPES (Assoc. Dip Hort, Burnely) Will Gordon Specialising in low-maintenance, 0414 354 079 low-water gardens [email protected] www.jardinehomes.com.au Design & Construction Quality Paving Retaining Walls Turf Irrigation Landscape Plans for Council approval Qualified Tree Arborist 0412 520 438 or 5258 1547 email: [email protected] The Rip February 2018 Page 26

Black swan count to begin Parks Victoria will monitor Black Swan numbers on Swan Bay and The old Queenscliff football clubrooms have been removed as part ofreview the original environmental requirements of The Point housing works to redevelopment the Queenscliff Recreation Reserve.estate, despite admitting it has not noticed a reduction in bird numbers. Bunker found beneath reserve The authority, which has direct responsibility for the RAMSAR-listedwetland, has responded to concerns raised by both the Borough of Redevelopment works at the in the local football field and atQueenscliffe and Queenscliffe Community Association (QCA) about lownumbers of the birds on the bay's western end. Queenscliff Recreation Reserve nearby Crows Nest. “Local Parks Victoria staff have not noticed any significant decline in have unearthed an air raid shelter, “The attack on Pearl Harbourswan populations and recently observed a large flock near Lakers Cuttingand the Marine National Park precinct - also noting that the swans are thought to date back to World in 1941 saw the realisation of thehighly mobile and seek refuge to other locations on Swan Bay and nearbywetland locations during windy and poor weather periods,” said Parks’ War II. potential of air power for longMelbourne Marine and Maritime Regional Director Jo Richards. The bunker was discovered distance attacks. Anti-aircraft guns were installed in the local football Staff will monitor the swans over coming months and keep a record of during the excavation at the field, along with a 4 inch gun atnumbers at different locations, she said. It will also share data with Birds western end of the reserve, to Crows Nest to combat this threat,”Australia and the Victorian Wader Study Group. make way for two new netball the Register says. courts and carparking. The apparent dwindling of swans in sections of the bay closest to Point “With the threat of war so closeLonsdale prompted the QCA to ask whether prolonged earthworks at A Council spokesperson said its to home during WWII, proposalThe Point housing estate could have impacted water quality. existence was well known. It has were made towards the end of the since been covered up again but war for dual purpose lightweight “Whilst water quality is not specifically Parks Victoria’s responsibility, will remain intact, she said. guns for anti aircraft and smallwe encourage monitoring of overflow and inputs from the Point Lonsdale vessel deterrence, which wereland development into Laker’s Cutting and Swan Bay. \"The bunker has been a known feature of the caravan park for the “Parks Victoria will also review the requirements outlined in the past 50 years, so no new discoveryoriginal Stockland’s Point Lonsdale EES (Environment Effects Statement)and will work with Council to ensure {current development firm} as such.\" installed at the football groundMoremac are meeting the required monitoring standards. Information contained on and near Crows Nest.” MEANWHILE, local environment and community organisations arebeing urged to lobby to have Point Lonsdale’s Laker’s Cutting protected the Victorian Heritage Register The guns were removed inunder the Ramsar International wetland treaty, to protect it against ThePoint development works. website indicates it may have been 1946, when Fort Queenscliff was The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has built in the early 1940’s, when converted into the Australian Staffreleased for public comment, a draft Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar siteManagement Plan. anti-aircraft guns were installed College. Despite lobbying by the Borough of Queenscliffe over several years, New roundabout a step closerthe document makes no mention of extending protection to the wetland. A new roundabout will be constructed at the entrance to the Point Borough CEO Lenny Jenner said a community feedback phase Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve - at the intersection of Point Lonsdale andbeginning this month provided an opportunity for locals to change the Ocean Roads.government’s mind. The $200,000 project has been identified by Queenscliffe Council as a “I have in my diary an intention to catch up with local organisations in priority for funding under the Federal Government's Roads to Recoveryorder to draw it to their attention and to see whether they might consider Program.that.” Our municipality has been allocated $231,000 for the next four years, Australia is one of 169 signatory countries to the Ramsar agreement, under the nationwide program.signed in Iran in 1971. The Management Plan seeks to review how ourlocal obligations are being met. \"[The roundabout] would provide a significant safety and access improvement to this intersection nd has the support of the Point A community information sessions will be held at Geelong West Town Lonsdale Lighthouse Reference Group, as it would enhance access toHall, of February 13 between 4 and 6pm this area,\" an officer's report to Council said. Sealing of the intersections of Milne Court with Ocean and Crigan Roads have been identified as second preferred projects.LBW Chartered Accountants For Advice on Succession Planning Estate Taxation Small Business Individual TaxationSetup & Administration of Self Managed Super Funds Other General Advicewww.lbwaccountants.com.au Contact Richard Bull - our local representative 5258 3297 (AH) or Geelong 5221 6111 (BH) The Rip February 2018 Page 27

Kev’s Window, Door and Glazing Service Queenscliff Village News OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: 72 Hesse Street, Queenscliff 3225 ● glass repairs Phone: 5258 1828 Fax: 5258 5128 Email: [email protected] ● glazing & mirrors ● sliding door rollers Need ink? Need toner? ● tracks & locks ● pet doors in glass you know ● shower screen repairs what to do! ● repairs to security doors, y doors and yscreens ● sash cord replacement SAVE, SAVE, SAVE! ● windows re-puttied ● window winders eg Brother LC67 - save $5.00 Our price $62.95 (O ceworks $67.95) Kevin Smith ! Mobile: 0418 519078 www.bwdgs.com.au eg Canon CLI-521 - save $4.00 Our price $125.00 (O ceworks $129.00 Quali ed Glazier * No job too small * FREE quotes Servicing Queenscli , Point Lonsdale & the Bellarine Peninsula If you are buying in anywhere else you are paying too much! Holiday Property Management Bookings Learning for the future Queenscliff & Pt Lonsdale Queenscli Primary School are a family of learnersAre you looking for a where endless opportunities are present.Property Manager for your holiday house? WWeeooererrirgiogroorouusslitlietrearcayc,yn, unmumerearcaycyanadnd WWeevvaalulueeoouur rhhoolilsitsitcicaapppproraocahchtotolelaeranrinnigng ininqquuiriyrycucrurricriucluulmumasaws welel lalsaesxetxetnesnivsieve aannddpprirdideeoouursreslevlevsesononouorugr egneenreoruosutseacherBeach Breaks Bellarine offers a spspeecicaialislitsstusbubjejcetcstsinicnlculdudininggwweeekelkyl:y: tpot3geeerssastnmcouuhndaieanlelrlnecitstlpoearedsassrttlseuieoosdas.nreawnnliihtnsiregcadhtwiloeeitnsaharwinbnhilnoeicgsuhrgwe3einntshaumbiinnaleelolsurfresh professional and • VVisisuuaallAArtrt clWaseseasre. currently accepting enrolmentspersonalised approach to • PPeerfroformrmininggAArtrstsholiday property management. • SSccieiennccee Waecraorsescaullrryeenatrlyleavcecles.pting enrolmentsOur aim is to unlock the earning • PPhhyyssicicaallEEdduuccaattioionn across all year levels.potential of your home or • VFJDVaDFJoaiaoapglirupgrltaiutntaeinatneinsaegliseglETshETseedhteedctluyculhcyhcKnanaKitottoiiclotiloochonhgnegeinieen/ss/GGaarrddeennSSeessssioionnss AoAftnfetseritrsecshcahot ooQloucleaceraenresiscislaivaavPialraiilmbablaelreoynSscihteoaotlinvestment. • QtuheroenusgchliouPrripmaratrnyeSrschhiopowl tihthrough ourTalk to us today about our • pLaortnnsedraslheipHowuitshe LCohnilsddcaalreeH. ouse Childcare.competitive rates and range of •services... Cheryl & Philip Please feel free to contact the principal on 5258 1696 for a school tour 0424 172 050 [email protected] Ph 5258 1696 | www.queenscli ps.vic.edu.au www.beachbreaksbellarine.com.au The Rip February 2018 Page 28

Uniting Church EventsUniting C rch Events • Custom Framing of Artworks, Prints, Posters, Memorabilia, Photographs, 3D Objects, Textiles ChriWsitWh iGlsCeoorurngseiinnP’CicThohanroacnuedgrthF8eLpnimnfeW!Wilesdon3! Jan • Canvas stretching and framing MesTsiyckCeth$u2r5ch(inSculunddeasyre4fFreesbhmfroemnts1)0-ish • Photos printed to canvas and stretched SeFaosoitA-dpreat,inSK1tte0ondarimieCtssa-,r5aSsp,nomandgCFsTroiame5namJdauCBnnroiu-tySnscuoihefnCsf7oarJErAasx,nllChAagibreFsitoioodn! • Conservation framing • Framing repairsPancake DayTe“aFlcipospiiensg&FaortrfuAl kGnoittoindgCseanussaeti”on6spmforWsaeldenesday 14 Feb $15 donation for all-youL-cuascni-oeuastspcaonnceask. es (savoury and sweet) 239 Point Lonsdale Road All 1fuS2n.S3ud0estpmrhvrmaaimcti7sCes-eeo1udol2plrafgpygAooeeAsratt&hrorspweCe&tsoaolr1fopdWo.ul3elUr0looTlpniuvwmirteiinsns-gkg9a4CistpJnaam7hcnr.3erTio0sepipesprnmoasggraerms/sAdults Point Lonsdale11am - 0439 563 355MFTaKooenisgdsdaestiigtcv$hisa1vee5lTr ohwtAhfueda1Hru0sncalaket1rsmslv8e$ef-bJo21sra5r2atntt(nahep&oneeotdrhFnfoserSio8ege1sdyos9aetioaohJ1rdnaas0)tnatahBwmn(idontewoSgooekvsui-aenndortgdafasyatnhyewdes1os8serekhaFnsarethtirabhoelp) PleJaismeibHriongckpirnogduScoel,oja8mpsm, cWakeeds1,0wJinaenetcSuperb songwritintog &aTidcpdkeertftoo$rom2u5arn(cdineicsmlpuladakeyesaJsnimudpi paaeu'mrc)utisotn-see' act in bluesMoFnildRmahyNystihg6mh.3t0s4-87W..03e00llppnmmesSFsueFnbR31E19E,DF4eec-wbaen2e6dk,TMpuraeosrg51r,6aMmJaanr 12Experience the‘Bpiolawrenri’a-nSd thoerayltinegllionfgDTruhmeamtirneg. And it’s FUN! Ph: 0417 543 786 Register obnylinJeanww‘Ywarunn’itWinogqsuitezeknysliff.org.au New Homes / Townhouses Two(pseortfhoarmTt iwcakneecthe$as2v:5e5(ipanmncluinSdsuetsnrur2me1freeJnsathnrme&eand8typsm)forFyrio2u6!)Jan RennovationsFBaRoHtHoEQoekEtCiaunCreagHinelslleuT.gn.EAatibschCsrlkcieesShnelexietwfignf$cfn5tiCik42neUas0l4lsgn.in4t&iTinCtiiacn7icHnbal2ulfregfe0rdueaes0eCnrnSsoithncbfot3guhy6ycbrl-Age8coAoiy7uhduooprprsskMHsmeitnyeryodmaaWonjialvleuidtezaihadradznlu.yCsa2Hph2l4oeet6iJcatcaFkkrenisentbsg Heritage & Planning & CommercialInKfonJitatinng52G58ro2Bu8op5o41kU-o4nnRpiltieminngeguoaCnltahwsruwerGcwchro,uoncnunditprinTHsgueqoesupsseedeeann&ystScsoltioaffAk.noeldrlsgf.Soatuureretht QTuheuernssdcaliyffs Warren Hobbs Energy efficient Knitting Circle 1-4pm fourth Saturdays Small or large projects Movie Club 2pm fourth Tuesdays Architect Book Group 12md fourth Fridays 2/33 Learmonth St. www.j3design.com.au Queenscliff 3225 Community Dinner 6pm weekly on Wednesdays [email protected] 30 Victory Way Highton 3216 Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.auor contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected] Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street QueenscliffSummer is still rolling on... 10labten and so are the Havis, Hats, Rashies, 4-6 Hesse Street Queenscliff Boardies and Swimwear 5258 1149 - www.labten.com.auQuiksilver, Rip Curl, Billabong, Rusty, Roxy, Havaianas, Vans, Bonds, Emu and more...Local Wills and Estates Lawyer Harwood AndrewsSarah Cohen Wills & Estates We can assist you with: › Wills and succession planning › Powers of attorney › Probate › Administration of deceased estates › Disputed estates › Home visits are available 03 5225 5225 www.harwoodandrews.com.au The Rip February 2018 Page 29

Council will this month seek to reinvigorate its plan to \"Unlock\" tourism at Queenscliff fort Rob Minty Fort plan set to go public is the Point Lonsdale Civic Locals will be given the chance to have their say on one our Association's municipality’s biggest tourism projects in recent years, when community new president engagement for Destination Queenscliff begins next month.Changing of the guard for PLCA The $7 million project incorporates a number of initiatives, designed to unlock the potential of Queenscliff fort and reactivate Shortland’s Bluff. One time Borough of compliance and special projects It includes:Queenscliffe Council candidate across a number of municipalities.Rob Minty is the new president • A new kiosk, information centre, public toilets and shipof the Point Lonsdale Civic In stepping down from the role, spotting platformAssociation. Ms Agterhuis said the organisation would continue to advocate for • 10 mostly two-storey cabins He replaces Fay Agterhuis in the community across a range of • Lighting of the Fort Wallthe role, following an uncontested issues. • New signage and digital interpretation, andvote at the association's recent • LandscapingAnnual General Meeting. \"The big issues for 2018 I guess • are going to contune to be the work The initial consultation phase will include a letterbox drop, informing Mr Minty has more than 18 years of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse residents of the project, followed by an Open House session and meetingsin the travel and tourism industries Reserve Reference Group, we've with key stakeholders.His formal qualifications include a got the heritage listing which Councillor Ross Ebbels said given its importance to the town’sMaster of Business Administration we'll continue advocating for and economy, it was important for the community to fully understand theand Graduate Diploma in Shortland's Bluff... the Lonsdale project.Management. He also held a Bight issue is big, the caravn park “It’s also very important to inform the business community about thiscommission in the Australian study - we're still waiting for. and process that’s going on.Army, has been a small business we'll continue to have watching “Obviously we’ve got situations at the moment where we’ve got twomentor and boasts considerable briefs on a number of other issues.\" hotels empty in Queenscliff and we need to have a sense of optimismlocal government experience, , about our economic development and economic strategy in this region,”having performed roles in Business Cr Ebbels said. “The last thing we to see is those two hotels go the sameand Economic Development, .. way as The Ozone Hotel did in becoming apartments.“ As part of Destination Queenscliff, Council last month formalised a contract with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu to prepare a Fort Queenscliff Masterplan. Point Nepean saved from development threat Majella O’Connor Optometrist Point Nepean Park will be protected against inappropriate development into the future, under a $3.7 million package of measures “Love Your Glasses!” announced by the state government.Real people, Real service, Real vision solutions The final Point Nepean Master Plan is aimed at safeguarding the headland’s cultural and military heritage and environment. 2 Park Lane, 99 Presidents Ave, OCEAN GROVE It includes the establishment of a new reference group, a $2.1 million facelift and the introduction of new camping experiences at the Ph: 5255 5655 for an appointment Quarantine Station and improved visitor amenities. www.oceaneyes.com.au In 2015 the Victorian Government terminated a long term lease that would have seen 64 hectares of Point Nepean National Park developed into a recreation and leisure precinct. “The Victorian Government is committed to protecting this special site of historical and cultural significance so it can be enjoyed by future generations.” “The community have played a vital role in developing the final master plan.” The Rip February 2018 Page 30

Borough Bulletin February 2018Mayor’s message Council has high hopes for this new The Baton is scheduled to arrive in Queenscliff community engagement initiative. If you have on the ferry just before midday. Some briefCouncil held the first of our new Community suggestions that you would like to share with formalities will follow on the stage in LowerListening Posts on 18 January to provide an us, I strongly encourage you to come along to Princess Park before the Baton travels throughopportunity for both visitors and residents one of the next Listening Posts and have your the Borough along Hesse Street, King Street,to exchange information and ideas with say. Check out the guidelines for Community Flinders Street and the Bellarine Highway.Councillors in an informal setting. The Listening Posts on Council’s website,suggestions raised at our first event have www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au. We would really love to see the residentsprovided Council with plenty of food for of Wharf, Hesse, King and Bethune Streetsthought, and we are looking forward to the Only days to go until the get into the spirit of the event and decorateupcoming Listening Posts from 10.30am to Queen’s Baton arrives in the your houses and shops, and we invite all11:30am on 22 February at the Point Lonsdale Borough of Queenscliffe our residents to line the route and enjoy thePrimary School Hall in Bowen Road and 15 moment as the Baton passes on its journeyMarch at the Uniting Church Hall, corner Hesse In just a few days on Monday 12 February through the Borough of Queenscliffe fromStreet and Stokes Street, Queenscliff. the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Buckingham Palace. (GC2018) Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in the Borough of Queenscliffe. Please note that The Narrows and other roads in Queenscliff will be closed between Council is thrilled to welcome the Queen’s 12:00pm and 1:30pm. Police will be Baton to the Borough. The Queen’s Baton supervising access to the Bellarine Highway. Relay is bringing the excitement of the Gold Full details are available on Council’s website, Coast Games right to our doorstep, and I www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au. encourage everyone in the community to join in the festivities and cheer on our local legend I look forward to seeing you at this once-in-a- batonbearers Jack Beazley, Meagan Canaway, lifetime event. Tom Limb and Sue Winton. Cr Susan Salter Mayor – Borough of QueenscliffeCr Ross Ebbels experiences for visitors and residents, park maintenance in preparation for the and there are a number of examples that summer season and we have been thrilled toCouncil’s endorsement of the Economic demonstrate how this can work. see our efforts pay off with increased use andDevelopment Strategy for the Borough of enjoyment of these areas. These examplesQueenscliffe puts us in a strong position to The Geelong Street Rodders Queenscliff Rod show how we are able to work smarter to getmake the most of trends in the most recent Run and Show ‘n’ Shine events on Saturday 3 the most out of our many existing assets.National and International Visitor Survey February and Sunday 4 February, as well as thereporting that show both travel to Geelong Peninsula Film Festival on Saturday 10 February I was delighted at the announcement of Stateand the Bellarine, and visitor spend, have and the long-awaited Queen’s Baton Relay on Government grant funding for the Geelongincreased over the past 12 months. Monday 12 February, are lined up to maintain Regional Library’s Geelong Honours Them the wave of visitors after a successful January project. Within this project, information fromThe Economic Development Strategy has holiday period. World War I Honour Boards in the Boroughbeen designed to provide us with the leverage of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong,we need to get a bigger slice of this pie. The Council has supported local businesses to Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire will bepriorities within the Strategy enable us to provide dining and accommodation packages collated into a comprehensive webpage. Thisidentify opportunities and offer enhanced that piggyback onto the Peninsula Film Festival is a fantastic result that not only preserves our event. This is an approach we can utilise social history but makes it easily accessible to with many of our existing visitor drawcards, everybody in the community. including the Bellarine Heritage Railway, Blues Train and newly launched Q Train restaurant. Local Economy Portfolio Borough of Queenscliffe We have also invested in beach cleaning and For more information Next Council Meeting Visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au The next Ordinary Meeting of Council or contact the Borough of will be held on Thursday 1 March Queenscliffe on 5258 1377. commencing at 7:00pm. All welcome. 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 | Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au The Rip February 2018 Page 31

artsMarine-inspired glass and more Art lessons just for you Beautiful seascapes, including this painting Want a personalised art lesson, catered to(left) by Fred Thompson, will feature alongside your specific likes and abilities?the glass works of local artist David Hobday, The Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop is now offering one on one classes, with a host ofwhen Summer at Seaview Gallery continues highly-regarded talents.this month. “This structure is more flexible so everyone can choose their type of workshop and which David, a former marine biologist, started facilitator they would like to work with,” said the Gallery’s Soula Mantalvanos. “Thehis glass journey with leadlighting in the workshop then becomes structured around experience, what each person would like to1970’s. He has progressively experimented and achieve, what artwork they would like to make - not to mention this all happens at a time that isdeveloped through his career to his glass today most suitable throughout the year.”that involves extensive use of kiln-formed or Better still, you can take a long a friend for just half the price!fused and slumped glass. Drawing, painting and print making sessions His work often features underwater life, can be booked with Michelle Zuccolo Joel Wolter, Amanda Firenze, Linocut, Graemefish, seahorses, jellyfish, shells and an ongoing Peebles, Mezzotint, Anita lacovella, Phillip Davey and Trudy Rice.theme the wave. David has created some www.qgw.com.au/workshops stunning new pieces for this exhibition , The seascapes collection will comprise a variety of traditional and contemporary pieces from Paul Evans, Jennifer Pullen, Georgie Gall , Sara Paxton and many more. The exhbition opensThe Bookshop Saturday February 3 from 3-5pm for drinks at Queenscliff with the artist.30 Hesse St Queenscliff | 03 5258 4496 www.thebookshopatqueenscliff.comImages: Joel Wolter printmaking workshop. Queenscliff by Lucinda Tanner multi woodblock print 30 x 30cm qgw.com.au81 Hesse Street Queenscliff | [email protected] | 03 4202 0942 The Rip February 2018 Page 32

artsHub tops election wish list Flight over Lonsdale, by The revitalisation of Hesse Street’s cultural artist Bevanprecinct has been identified as our community’s Shepherdpriority project for funding support ahead of pays homageNovember’s Victorian election. to a little know piece of local Queenscliffe Council is seeking $1.5 million historyfrom both from state and federal governmentss for the estimated $3.1 million project Little known flight to feature in exhibition It includes redevelopment of existing A little known moment in Point Lonsdale’s submarine for future use.buildings to physically link the existing library, history will feature in ‘Point Lonsdale and Historic records of the flight indicate thatVisitor Information Centre and Queenscliffe More’ – an exhibition this month focused solelyHistorical Museum. on the township and its surrounds. before dawn on Thursday 26 February 1942, Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita flew north across “State and federal elections provide a key ‘Flight over Lonsdale,’ is artist Bevan Bass Strait headed for Cape Otway where heopportunity for Councils to highlight the local Shepherd’s interpretation of a Japanese banked to the north east and followed thepriority projects that may be considered by reconnaissance flight over Point Lonsdale and coastline to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse nearpolitical parties contesting their elections,” Melbourne in 1942. the narrow entrance to Port Phillip Bay. HeCEO Lenny Jenner said. then headed north - east towards the city of “The Japanese plane was carried on a large Melbourne.” “There is a very high level of community submarine in sections and was able to be putinterest in the Queenscliff hub project and together at sea and launched by catapult The Tussock Upstairs Gallery exhibition will from the submarine,” said Shepherd. “As a showcase the works of regular and new artists,Council has undertaken an extensive level of float plane it could land on the water near the including Michael Ryan’s whimsical views of submarine after a reconnaissance flight and the town. Point Lonsdale & More runs untilproject design and planning in support of the then be dissembled and stowed on board the February 25.funding application,” he said. 8TT9 PuuossinsstooLcconkksdUUalppe ssRttoaaadiirrPssoiGGnt aaLollllneesrrdyyale Seaview Gallery queenscliff 89 PoinwtwLwo.ntussdsaolcekuRpostaadirsP.cooimnt.aLuonsdale [email protected] DAVID HOBDAY EXHIBITION [email protected] 3-25 FEBRUARY''PPooiinntt LLoonnssddaallee && MMoorree'' 3rd February - 25th February 3rd February - 25th FebruaryMichael Ryan ff Bevan Shepherd Also Featuring a stunning collection of Re ecSteedaTsreceas pes from Seaview Artists...Michael Ryan Bevan Shepherd OOppeenn10ee.0aa0ccahhmff ww- 5eepeemkkeenndd contemporary - traditional - glass - jewellery 10.00am - 5pm Open 10.30 - 5.00 daily - closed Wednesdays 86 Hesse St Queenscli 3225 - 5258 3645 [email protected] email: [email protected] The Rip February 2018 Page 33

The Rip February 2018 Page 34

February Diary2-4 14 28QUEENSCLIFF ROD RUN PANCAKE DAY - F;LIPPING FOR A GREAT LADIES LUNCH & FASHION PARADEGet ready to rumble with the Geelong Hot CAUSE Time: 12pm to 4pmRodders arriving in town for three days of Time: 6pm Cost: $90colour and fun starting with a cruise up Hesse Venue: Queenscliff Uniting Church Celebrate the exclusive launch of the AutumnStreet on Friday night and finishing with a A $15 donation will buy you all the pancakes and Winter 18 collections from QueenscliffShow N Shine in Princess Park on Sunday you can eat - with proceeds going to people boutiques Sukii, Wharf Street Apparel and living in crisis. Homebody Orchard at 360Q.10 Guests will enjoy dazzling water views and be 22 treated to the latest trends and designs duringPENINSULA FILM FESTIVAL this fine-dining lunch.Time: 5pm until 10.30pm BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE Best of all, ladies can purchase items fromCost: FREE LISTENING POST each boutique on the day and enjoy specialFor the first time ever, the Victoria's largest Time: 10.30-11.30am discounts. Tickets include a two-course meal,short film festival comes to Queenscliff. Watch Meet our Councillors and discuss issues of wine and bubbles and a complimentary gift bagmore than 20 short films screened at theTown interest this morning at the Point Lonsdale to take home.Hall. Films will be competing for a prize pool Primary School Book your tickets online now via TryBooking:of up to $30K in cash and prizes. The event www.trybooking.com/TMALis FREE! Bring a friend and see the best 24short films by Australian filmmakers. No BYO,entertainment starts at 5pm, films screen from CHRIS NORMAN & JAMES KELLY7pm. www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au CONCERT Time: 7:30pm12 Cost: $35 ($25 concession) World-renowned musicians playing traditionalTime: From midday music of Ireland, Scotland and MaritimeVenue: Princess Park and local streets Canada will return to Queenscliff for the thirdBe a part of history, when the Commonwealth time, presenting a delightful and fun concert atGames baton arrives in Queenscliff today. St George’s Church.Take part in a welcoming ceremony or line thestreets to cheer on our baton carriers.Are you #FireReady this summer? CFA members have attended a number of 3. If you are on the road and hear thefires across the Bellarine this summer, with thetraditionally hot period of late January and early sirens of an emergency vehicle, ensureFebruary yet to come. you safely pull over and allow it to While all members of the CFA are committedto keeping you safe this summer, there are a pass.number of things you can do to ensure you are 4. When driving past any parked#FireReady too. emergency vehicle on the side of the Here are our top tips for all people visiting theBellarine this summer. road with their flashing lights operating, 1. If staying in a holiday house or at the you MUST safely slow down to 40 caravan park, check to see where your exits are in the event of a fire – ensure km/h. Remember, this is our work place 128 years of library all guests know how to get out of the service continues house and the meeting point. and we need your help to do our job 2. Prepare your fire plan in the event of safely. a bush or grass fire, which may mean 5. Understand the fire danger ratings; if it leaving the area early, well before there are any signs of fire is an extremely hot day – or Total Fire Ban day – it means you can’t light any Pictured: Queenscliff Library Manager Hilary camp fires or fuel based bbq’s. Stennet 6. Download the VicEmergency app to The Queenscliff Library is gearing up for a your smart phone, it provides the latest busy term of activities, with programs suited to all ages. fire information and warnings. The ever-popular pre-school story-time Always remember sessions run every Thursday at 10.30am and no to call 000 in the bookings are required. event of a fire or emergency situation. The library also offers book chat sessions on Visit cfa.vic.gov.au the secret Friday of each month - and regular eKnowHow programs. A Tablet Q&A will be for more. held on Tuesday February 13 and a Smartphone Chat course will be held on Monday February 19. The library has been operating in its current building since 1888 and is one of Geelong’s 16-member library network. It is open six days a week and offers free Internet access computers and scanning services. For further details log onto www.gric.vic.gov.au The Rip February 2018 Page 35

Investment in toilets letters reasonable and I suggest it might look at somestinks photos of the front beach from 1975 as a starting projects in the borough. point.  Dear Editor, Blanket statements and generalizations are Interesting comments from Cr Francis in the Back then the front beach was something toJanuary edition of Rip Rumour “Don’t be afraid diversionary tools aimed at stopping any future complain about, but still my two sons enjoyedof investment”  discussion. It is not about the netball courts, their time on the sand, despite it being about 1.5 This is certainly pertinent when I see the it’s about financial management and sectional metres below the current height. huge influx of visitors to our town this holiday interests.season.  However, having now written to the A good yardstick of sand height is the rockCouncil asking when there are putting some Cr Francis should have a discussion with his between the first groyne and the rock wall asinvestment into capital works in the town, I fellow councillors and senior administrators seen in your published photo. In the late ‘70sfind very little joy. in Council as they have presided over years my sons saw it as a mountain to be climbed, The toilets in our main park, beside “Harrys” of neglect of women’s netball facilities (lack of while today the sand is so high it presents noare appalling. Probably circa 1950’s and yet we changing rooms and toilet facilities). It seems it challenge to youngsters.expect tourists to enjoy our parks, town and is only now when the old courts are needed forbeach!  more facilities at the bowls club they are being It is pleasing to see that DELWP is During the period between Christmas and relocated with the minimum facilities required withstanding the barrage of publicity from TheNew Year, two of the men’s toilets were out of to the football oval. Save Point Lonsdale Front Beach group andorder.  “will not be investing in new infrastructure for I am also reminded of an article published I am advised the other down side of the new the Bight at this time”in 2008 complaining about the condition of the arrangement is the loss of income from the Walter Green, Point Lonsdalesame toilets.  caravan places lost by this move. It could be When will Council consider this a matter for over $100,000 per annum – ongoing. In support of clubinvestment by our Council.    accommodationSally Petty Queenscliff. So, “in my time” all I have seen are poor decisions or decisions that favour one group or To the EditorSwans are back - at the organisation over another and the rate payers As a Life Member of the Point Lonsdalesame time as usual! keep paying. S.L.S.C. and a dual Australian Champion I Being a Swan Bay Precinct Resident, I note Women in the borough should be insulted write to register my disgust over the issue ofthat the QCA is scare mongering again. that they are being used to divert attention away accommodation , and at the same time offer my from a discussion on financial management, an total support for Jim McNeilage in the stand he We have lived overlooking Swan Bay now issue that needs public discussion. has taken.for five years. We worry each year, but they stillreturn at the same time, as is the case this year. Ladies, you deserved a proper netball facility I urge members of the Club and theIf anyone would like to cast an eye over Swan years ago! community , together , to get involved andBay now, you will see hundreds of them. Robert Minty, Point Lonsdale start to ask questions of the President and theName and address supplied Executive , or this Club will fail. Front beach not soWomen used in game of bleak! A majority of Life Members recentlyping pong! registered their concern officially about the lack Dear Editor, of accommodation , and a range of governance I cannot believe our previous Mayor, Cr Tony Every picture tells a story - BUT…the picture in issues and were effectively ignored.Francis is trying to evade questions arising your article “What next for Lonnie front beach”from the 40% cost overrun on the Queenscliff (January 2018) showed a small amount of sand As there seems to be no respect for the historyRecreation Reserve project by using the sexism and a gentle wave with the accompanying text of this Club , and a complete disregard for thecard. commencing “Locals have vowed to continue best way to secure it's future in the community the fight to protect Point Lonsdale’s front beach , I will be surrendering my Life Membership. The cost blowout has meant funds are despite being told there is no funding available This is not something I do lightly , having beendiverted that could be used for worthwhile for the project.” involved for some 60 odd years. Along withprojects e.g. replacement of a primary school Every picture tells a story…BUT does it tell other Life Members I have experienced greatcrossing, security street lights (both cut when the whole story? I present photos of the same success and enjoyment in my time with therate increase were denied) or other important front beach for publication, taken at midday on Club. However I have decided that to see what December 26th 2017.  is happening now will simply detract from my Does this this beach need saving by The Save great memories. Point Lonsdale Front Beach group? I think not! I urge those who remain , who have any I suggest group members refer to the Tide recollection of just how much fun we used to Times 2018, included with the January edition have , along with the success in competition of this magazine, when planning their time for we achieved , to listen to what Jim is saying the plentiful sand. and start asking questions , because time is Your article reported “the Department of running out to do something proactive about Environment, Land, Water and Planning saving the Club. Starting with a rejection of this (DELWP) concluded more “consistent, long inappropriate design being foisted on members term data” is needed to better understand and the community. sand movements in the Bight.” That seems Accommodation is paramount to securing the future. Without accommodation you cannot recruit effectively , and whatever is built will be money wasted , and leave the community with a useless legacy to flawed thinking. Bob Luce, Life Member Point Lonsdale S.L.S.C. SHARE YOUR VIEWS: What love to hear what you have to say and encourage your letters. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor and preference is given to letters that carry an author's name and address. [email protected] The Rip February 2018 Page 36

letters opinionClub accommodation VicSmart Planning Scheme amendments undermine Council planning powersunrealistic It was introduced in 2014 as a streamlined subdivision or demolition of buildings.Dear Editor, assessment process and way of It rests with the Planner to decide whether a I was amazed at the content of the letter in the decluttering the planning workload of local councils, but the State Government’s planning application qualifies to be processedJanuary edition of The Rip (“Club accommodation VicSmart has since undergone several under VicSmart. Certainly it will take anshould be considered”), which also challenged changes and there are now concerns intricate knowledge of the planning schememembers of the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving it could undermine important planning to evaluate the various provisions it contains.Club (PLSLSC) and the community to start controls, particularly in high heritage areas It is hoped that in a heritage township likeasking questions. like ours argues Fisherman's Flat resident Queenscliff the local planning provisions Carmen Bell. enshrined in the heritage overlays will be top My background is over 40 years of project of the list in the decision-making hierarchy,management experience in construction, Changes to the Planning and Environment Act but the decision guidelines provided withinengineering and IT and have also held 1987 through the VicSmart Planning Assessment VicSmart are rather vague and leave quite a bitnumerous and senior positions with community Act 2012 came into effect on 20 May 2013 of room for interpretation – never a good thingorganisations, primarily supporting and and have been incorporated in all Victorian as clever planning lawyers will argue their wayencouraging junior development and sporting planning schemes as amendment VC114 around the restrictions and find loopholes tocompetition for over 30 years. effective 19 September 2014. The stated aim suit their clients. was to enable a streamlined planning approval As Chair of the LSV President’s Forum in process for straightforward, low-impact It is of some concern that Clause 65 which2008-2009, I became aware of the increasing applications. This was achieved by removal sets out quite good decision guidelines forobligations on Clubs when providing of public notification and third-party review planning applications in the existing planningaccommodation, in particular for juniors, rights at VCAT, and bestowing the authority to scheme has been sidelined and does not applywithin clubhouses. These discussions primarily approve planning applications on the Council’s to VicSmart applications.centred around reducing the provision of CEO or his delegate. The intention was to attainaccommodation and I passed this information approval within 10 business days on completed All of the above was ‘sold’ by the Stateon to the PLSLSC for consideration in their applications. to Councils under the guise of reducingfuture plans. administrative burden and cost saving. Since then, three further amendments to However, it is patently clear that, if a VicSmart Over the past 12 or so years, I have been VicSmart have been executed by the Planning application with all supporting documents isactively involved with the PLSLSC, have Minister: Amendment VC135 in March 2017, lodged one day after a Council meeting, andofficiated at LSV carnivals until taking on a VC137 in July 2017, and VC142 as recently as 16 approval needs to be forthcoming within 10separate senior local Point Lonsdale club role, January 2018. In each instance the scope of what days – well before the next Council meeting, anyand have been present and officiated when constitutes a VicSmart planning application involvement by the elected members of Counciljunior and senior PLSLSC members have has been expanded such that Clause 92 of the can be avoided. And naturally the input of thecompeted at local and state carnivals. Queenscliffe Planning Scheme, which lists the Heritage Advisor with his limited availability classes of VicSmart applications, is currently 14 is also near impossible. Should Council exceed I am also aware of a number of very highly pages long….. the 10-day time limit, the applicant has the rightqualified and skilled trainers and assessors to take the application to VCAT for a ruling, butwithin the PLSLSC who, over the past month, There are 3 classes of VicSmart applications: potential objectors do not have any right to gohave trained around 400 nippers and also applications within a zone (such as residential, to VCAT.successfully trained all (over 130) of the bronze commercial, special use etc), applications withinand surf rescue candidates. My understanding an overlay (such as environmental, design and A clear provision in VicSmart is thatis that this training prepares these members development, neighbourhood character, and planning applications cannot be removed fromin aspects of, and for the responsibility for, heritage), and applications under particular officer delegation, i.e. Councillors do not havetrying to save lives in the surf. The skills and provisions as listed in Clause 93 (for advertising the right to call in an application for closerexperience these trained members receive also and car parking). scrutiny and approval/disapproval by the fullassists in providing first aid, as well as search Council. That is a provision that does not sitand rescue facilities for beach goers, people In a residential zone, it is possible to well with residents who see their Councillors asenjoying local aquatic activities and members construct an outbuilding and extend a dwelling representatives of their concerns.of the general public. if the building height does not exceed 5 metres and is not visible from the street; and to carry Council has voted to review the process of I responded to the author of the letter in out building works with an estimated cost of requesting briefings by officers in an unrelatedThe Rip through the surf life saving club and $100,000 provided they are not a dwelling. matter at its Council Meeting on 24 Januaryasked questions (as requested) with respect 2018. It might be wise to introduce a fortnightlyto the evidence, analysis and business case In commercial zones, the cap for building planning briefing for VicSmart planningsupporting the arguments included in The Rip works is $500,000. applications, particularly in view of the fact thatletter. Based on my background, I also asked residents have lost their right of involvement.for evidence behind a number of statements, It is surprising and of some concern thatwhich I believe were incorrect. I have received within an Heritage Overlay, subdivision of The ever expanding amendments to VicSmarta reply, which does not provide any evidence, land, demolition of outbuildings (unless the are undermining the existing planning schemeanalysis or business case backup to support the outbuilding is specified in the schedule to the provisions and are an insidious way to sidelinecase for accommodation in the new PLSLSC Heritage Overlay); removal and building of the input into the planning process by electedclubhouse and leaves many of the questions I fences; external alterations to non-contributory members of local municipalities. At the rate ofposed unanswered. buildings; construction of a carport, garage, modification to our planning scheme and the pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar implicit weakening of its effectiveness, we may I believe the decisions and plans proposed structure; domestic swimming pool or spa and as well add it to the bonfires during the Winterby the PLSLSC are correct and are based associated mechanical equipment and safety Festival.on extensive information and analysis. I fencing; can all be processed as a VicSmart Carmen Bell,fully support the current proposal and have application. Fisherman’s Flatpreviously had discussions with the PLSLSCExecutive to ensure the new facilities are Some of the VicSmart provisions are in clear The Rip February 2018 Page 37complementary to the other local community conflict with existing heritage overlay rulesclubs. and also contradict design and development provisions. Just as an example, Heritage I’d encourage all Club members and members Overlay 1 and Design and Developmentof the community to support the current plans. Overlay 6 for Fisherman’s Flat do not permit Leigh Coutie - BE, CPEng, FIEAust, EngExec,FAIPM, GAICD, CPPD, PMP, NER

public notices QUEENSCLIFF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Red Cross Needs your HELP! ADVISORY COMMITTEE Can you spare a couple of hours during March. To collect for our EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Annual Red Cross Calling Appeal?The Borough of Queenscliffe is seeking written expressions of interest for Perhaps you could door knock your street or part of the street if it is aeight industry and / or skills based members on its Economic Develop- long one, or perhaps you could ask a friend to go with you for company.ment Advisory Committee.The committee's primary responsibility is to provide strategic advice to Red Cross has been conducting these Door Knock Appeals for over 50Council on economic development related opportunities and issues. years and I can vouch that over the last 25 years the collection from ourApplicants must address the selection criteria outlined in the Expressions small area has been an extraordinary effort from our small communityof Interest application form. due to the great support from both collectors and donors.Copies of the Application form and the Committee’s Terms of Referenceare available to download from the Council website Many of our members are reaching advanced years and are finding itwww.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au and hard copies are available from the more difficult to continue to do this form of collecting. I would love toCouncil Offices, 50 Learmonth Street Queenscliff. hear from you if you can assist Red Cross. Many hands make light work!Expressions of Interest are invited from Monday 5th February 2018 andclose Friday 2nd March 2018. If you can assist call me, Val Lawrence on 0432281563 or 5258 1616Lenny Jenner Val LawrenceChief Executive Officer Area Chairman Red Cross CallingBorough of Queenscliffe50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 Committee Positions vacantTelephone: 03 5258 1377 | www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au By Matthew Waterson NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Rip Chamber Pty Ltd QUEEN’S BATON RELAY Several positions have become available on the Rip Chamber MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY Incorporated committee with some of the existing board members not returning for a new term.The Borough of Queenscliffe gives notice of the following road closures inQueenscliff on Monday 12 February 2018 for the Queen’s Baton Relay: This presents an exciting opportunity for all local business operatorsFrom 7.30am - 1.30pm to better connect with others and to make a difference in aligning our ● Weeroona Parade, Hygeia Drive and Symonds Street between Gellibrand Borough’s key retail strips, to work collaboratively in achieving of more Street and the Pier business for everyone. From 12.00pm to 1.30pm ● Hesse Street between King Street and Symonds Street The Borough’s recent decision to host its annual Christmas party ● King Street between Hesse Street and Bethune Street outside of the municipality highlighted a level of passion amongst ● Bethune Street between King Street and Flinders Street operators and a willingness to challenge decision-making. We need ● Flinders Street between Bethune Street and the Bellarine Highway these same passionate members to commit to not only working on these ● The Bellarine Highway between Flinders Street and the Marine Discovery types of issues when they arise, but also to build and grow our local Centre. business community, to ensure we all prosper - in good times and bad.Please note that no traffic movement will be allowed in these areas when theroad closures are in place. Access in and out of Queenscliff via the Bellarine If this sounds like something that is of interest, then I encourage youHighway will be managed by Victoria Police between 12.00pm and 1.30pm on to put up your hand up and make a commitment to the vacant positionsMonday 12 February 2018. of President, Secretary and Treasurer.For further information on restricted vehicle access and parking conditions,please contact the Borough of Queenscliffe on 03 5258 1377. Our next AGM will be held in late February, on a date and time to beLenny Jenner confirmed. It will be communicated to all members and anyone whoChief Executive Officer flags their intent to become involved via email.Borough of Queenscliffe50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 All candidates will need to be a current member of the Rip ChamberTelephone: 03 5258 1377 | www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Incorporated, or could be endorsed for membership upon application. I would also like to encourage any traders that participate in other local non-formal business groups to become involved as this is your chance to make a difference on another level. For further information, contact Matthew on 0429 391 084 Environment Alliance Grants Not for profit groups working to improve our local environment are encouraged to apply for a Borough of Queenscliffe Community Environment Alliance grant. The program aims to reduce our municipality’s carbon footprint and preserve natural assets. Grants will be awarded for projects that: • Support the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; • Increase the energy efficiency of community buildings within the municipality; • Raise community awareness of climate change and the impacts it will have on our environment and way of life; • Increase recycling at public events; • Divert waste from landfill; • Increase community awareness on waste minimisation and correct waste disposal; and / or • Enable community members to gain new skills in relation to sustainability. Application open on February 5 and close on Friday March 16. Further details are available on the BoQ website. The Rip February 2018 Page 38

Surf club accommodation notan option A group of past presidents and life members of the Point Lonsdale \"We've got you covered!\" Point LonsdaleSurf Life Saving Club have thrown their support behind its leadership Surf Clubgroup and its position not to provide accommodation in its proposed members duringnew clubhouse. last month's Pink Patrol The organisation has defended its vision for the club’s future,amid concerns by some within its ranks that it is doomed unless the On a treacherous day for swimmers, Point Lonsdale's infamous back beachbuilding incorporates live-in accommodation for lifesavers and club was in the capable hands of an all-girl team of lifesavers.competitors. Upwards of 20 females from Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove participated in the third annual Pink Patrol on Saturday January 20 - aimed at demonstrating Addressing last month’s Point Lonsdale Civic Association AGM, the capabilities of women in safeguarding our beaches.Building Committee Manager Chris Harper categorically ruled out Sixteen people were rescued on our two patrolled beaches and some 1600any change to the club’s position. preventative actions taken over the holiday break, according to Surf Life Saving Victoria figures. All rescues were at the Point Lonsdale back beach. “There’s no doubt there’s a little bit of contention about that decision, Beach goers made the most of the break, with an estimated 16,800 enjoyingbut the club doesn’t intend to provide onsite accommodation. Some Santa Casa’s patrolled beach since the start of December, and upwards ofsurf clubs do, some don’t we haven’t for 10 years and there hasn’tbeen a demonstrated demand for it over those 10 years. 12,000 at Point Lonsdale. “The club has decided it doesn’t have the need, doesn’t want to elephant” without accommodation. His position has since been supportedtake the risk on and there’s lot of other providers that can service that by life member Bob Luce, who has threatened to sever his ties with the clubneed for us so why do we need to provide something that competes over the issue.against them,” he said. “Accommodation is paramount to securing the future. Without It's been considered at various meetings of the club and at least accommodation you cannot recruit effectively, and whatever is built willtwo AGMs. Ninety-eight of members are supportive of that, there’s be money wasted, and leave the community with a useless legacy to flaweda very small component that remember their days at the club inthe sixties or seventies and think that it was a great thing to have thinking,” Mr Luce said in a letter to this edition of The Rip.accommodation, but that’s not the way it’s going.” Former President Barry Eastoe backed Mr Carter’s comments:“Myself, along with the other living presidents, of which there are sixor seven, which probably adds up to 30 or 40 years of presidency, wetotally support the current administration. We’re enormously proudof the work they’re doing and we support them 100 percent. They’recontinuing with the club’s pathways to be slowly established andthese guys are really carrying the torch.” Long time member Jim McNeilage sparked debate over theproposed $4.5 million clubhouse, claiming it will be a “white Drop your used toothbrushes into the collection container at Council’s offices and keep them out of landfill Dental hygiene products accepted: • Toothbrushes • Empty toothpaste tubes and caps • Empty floss containersProudly supported by the Queenscliff Kindergarten and the Borough of Queenscliffe Visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au for more details The Rip February 2018 Page 39

sportKing reigns in 30th Rip View Classic Sam Sheppard’s dominance over the RipView Swim Classic has continued, with the 26 Pictured top, Men's Open Rip View Swim winnersscoring a double victory in last month’s 30th Matt Gilling, Sam Sheppard and Jesse Coulsenevent. receive their medals. Left, Katalina Siburian, Anna Hume and Rebecca Hendersonon the Open Despite admitting a poorer build up, the 26 women's swim winner's podium.year old won the 3.8km swim, before backingup to win the blue ribband 1.4km open men’s New look swim bathes in successevent in a time of 14:20. Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Kelly Matt Gilling was hot on Sheppard’s toes Stubbins and Darius Shultz have etched theirfor much of the race, finishing seven seconds names in local sporting history, after winningbehind (14:27), with Jesse Coulsen in third the Open women’s and men’s sections of theplace (14:56). Q180 Family Open water swim. Upwards of 1300 swimmers participated in The Australia Day long weekend eventchoppy conditions. attracted upwards of 400 swimmers, competing over distances of one kilometre and 500 metres. “It was a good, fun swim in toughconditions and I had Mat on my wash and The event replaced the Barracoutas Blue Watermanaged to shake him off at maybe the fourth Swim, which folded last year after 25 years.last buoy. I’m really happy with the day andmanaged to get a win in the 3.8 as well, so it It is now privately owned by open waterwas a good little Saturday’s work,” Sheppard swimming champion Sam Sheppard and Liamsaid. Petrie-Albutt, with proceeds from the day to be split between Parkinson’s Victoria and the “I love racing in chop but it is that little bit University of Sydney's Medical research Centre.harder on your body and you’re not going togo as quickly as if it were dead flat, so you’re Former Australian of the Year, Professor Peterprobably going to be in the water for a few Doherty, spoke pre-race about the importancemore minutes. It’s really great just coming of reaearch in finding a cure for Parkinson's anddown and supporting the Point Lonsdale Surf other diseases.Life Saving Club and they always put on sucha good event. Anna Hume proved too strong in the OpenWomen’s 1.4km event, hitting the sand sixseconds ahead of Katalina Siburian (17:13)and Rebecca Henderson (17:17). Ashley Weillposted the fastest female time of the day witha blistering 16.23 in the junior girls event. Archie Vernon won the junior boys event ina time of 15:26. The double win takes Sheppard’s victoriesin Point Lonsdale to eight Pictured: Kelly Stubbins and Darius Schultz score victory in Queenscliff’s first Q180 Open Water swim. Below, juniors race from the start line. Photos courtesy Michael Chambers Photography The Rip February 2018 Page 40

sportCoutas play for a cause Excellence in Health and WellbeingEExxcceelllleenn Barb Vallance FOOTBALL – Queenscliff footballers will join the fight to find a cure Nathan Ulph - MRyooBbthaHerbruatVpcaihslitlnansocenfor Moto Neurone Disease during this year’s home and away season. Sally Caldwell -RPohbyCsHilouattihrceehriPanplsaisoptnp Paul Gilling - PhysioCthlaeirraepPisltapp The Bellarine Football League has added two new themed rounds to its Claire Plapp - Physiotherapist2018 fixture – Fight MND in Round 11, and a Breast Cancer Awareness Sara Monaghan - PhysiotherapistGame again Ocean Grove on May 12. These are on top of Round 14’s EJWhitten Rivalry clash to raise awareness of prostate cancer and the Love H••S••SigWPPSHNHDNShE2EpeeperSlEyy5CocaCoacpkrdkr-NdtILtIyssaesaA&Ae&nekccCcIeILnhLBnheBiadiljejeaaualclurOIIisescnrcNsrNlkS••i•Siktgkdee’,iTMTssPPePPebwHSESHNEaasxEEaEipiepRieRnnpticCoaCoacnhEEerkdkrdPctItISrSmasasAA&l&iAuTceTcIIoLhnLhnBdSnSUrejejuaecu::eIIssrcNr:NeLiikteehTTss!PaEEaniRRn EESSTTSS::the Game initiative in Rounda 15. • DRreymNeesdehiadolliMnu•galdssNDearergycepkNa&eineBdalicnkg Pain P•••HAYJFAJoohurrSttiinhnhanIcrtrtOviWitt&t&iieioccTenMMCCPHauuaoloasEsnMnr••••uccddeRuouliitlvtlADJRAiaARJloiaoeouorrorrnrenmnePttcSyiSishsmnhmnbekYttrNtrrtrnoeiaeiyat&tt&eiidiaidc•nncteiirsMsMoaaCdCCdlluluoo.iMMLns.snn.gcIcaaddNuussOiitltlssICiaiaoNoCaarrlnnggLiASSsnseeIttNLirrcaaEPaiinnlBIssLPOAilOTaKtEeISNsCCGS•lliStinnuFNidIiccTOioaNaWllNEPPAOSiiVSWllaaACttIOLeeLAPssABESSSLNSttE!uuE!ddSiioo Queenscliff will meet Drysdale on Saturday March 31, in the season Nopener. NDown to the wire lPPPOOHDDYIISAA•TTIORRPYCYTH•H••LYPPPPPCIESNOSSHHLRIYYIDOIYCYACCNITSHSHAPIH0COTOIYIOOERLALOO•YTRTLGG1CHAH•P0YYPPLE1EI••LSIYBRNRHHAYeAAIATAC•lClNNaEHPPCArDDSiOnYYLLTTeILH•HPNO•H•EEIIwLGDCRRCCyAAAYRA,LLTPPPYL•IIEYoYNNHNMSi••nAIIDEDtYCC•NLIEIOEoEAADFDTnTTLILsIILHTTTTdIIHPNIPaENAAlEIERINeNGLLRSAV••AAASBiBPcTTPOOYC3EEYWW2LSS2•EEA5DNNS••I••SEFFFFETUUIIISwTTNTNwNwE. lCLPINO•IDCPIAO0TDRIYA1T•0PR1SYBYe•CllaBHriOOneWLOHEwGNyY,TP•HoHiEnAtRNLoADnPsTYdHalEeRVAicP3Y22•5DIETIwTwwQueenscliff Bowling Club has a new champion. CLINIC 0 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point LonsdaDes Bruhn has taken out the title following a nail-biting final lastweekend against multi-champion Stevie Sullivan. 5258 4633CLINIC 0 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point LonsdJust one shot separated the pair, with Bruhn taking out the contest 25-24 101 Bellarine Hwy, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 www.ptlonsdalephysio.com.auxxxx JOIN X-LEAGUE the 3 on 3 Match Play Series sweeping AustraliaTHE WORLD’S LEADING We are looking for teams for GOLF SIMULATION MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Nights ▪ Teams of 3 Players (substitutes allowed) BRAND HAS ARRIVED WITH OVER 100 COURSES ▪ 10 Week Season + Finals AVAILABLE TO PLAY ▪ 6 Teams per League ▪ Play Once a Week Open 7 Days Book online at www.xgolf.com.au ▪ Teams Face Off Head to Head Ph: 5258 1955 - E: [email protected] ▪ Best Team Nett (handicap) Score Wins 69 Fellows Road, Point LonsNdaOle W OPEN Great Prizes 7 DAYS To enter your team please email [email protected] and include your team name and team members. Come in store and get your handicap! The Rip February 2018 Page 41

Advertorial The art of beautiful skincare There’s a new player in the Australian skincare market, with a Queenscli woman at the helm!Queenscli Gallery & Workshop Director Soula Mantalvanos is now aconsultant of Rodan + Fields in our region - the product voted number one skincare brand in the US in 2016 *“A friend mentioned that Rodan + Fields had decided to launch in Helpful advice alwNewCrOaMngEeINofFsOumR mYOeUr sRhoesnamed number one in the US, that I hadn't ever heard of. I was awareAustralia last September and I was curious about this brand that wasSUNMOMEWR EINSSSENTTOIARLES...Soula says the brand appealed to her for several reasons, chie yof doctors Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, and their Proactiv success. Helpful advice always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff daily. Senior’s Card Welcome Helpful advice 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff PH: 5258 1817 always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Senior’s Card Welcome 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff PH: 52s5u8ns1c8r1e7en,Simbecause is it created by two renowned dermatologists and comes wHithelpful advice Q’Cliff daily a 60-day money back guarantee.Peace of Mind with your medication....using one that is of value - that it's working and that you can feel and“Most of us buy some kind of skin product. You want to know you're Helpful advice always available. FSreeneiodre’lsivCerayrdanWdeplcicokm-uesphisnouPetnsLog&nsladtahsleso&ensgQ,’Csl,iff daiWmlye. dic 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff PH: i5n2s5e8c1t 8re17pellent, tablet see the results. Rodan + Fields’ clinically proven products addressWebster-Pakeveryday skin concerns like sun damage, sensitive skin and the biggest Simple, convenient and delivered to yourpiece of the skincare pie – aging. So that’s everyone with skin!” Anyone looking to become involved in distribution WmtaebeKdlbeisectstaeŏvtari-ont’ŏpsrndaagcpkcWlkaaasisscps&iksarnl.ueosIplcdteaakOssfisoreestUŏthwasŏhaRpnotgo,edSunltDatseEmdziaeooRimnldolVegoprtthslIo&erCeiwnmEagiSerlnraoIesdNrsskŏCŏGlLsyshlbUlhioadeDwaiznaeEtigrsn:csdc&hogroemebrSnraoeorlelgerrpersavs,irisce be tak Kevin Smithboth-feeSpthtwatreookeevdecniadkyk.ai,nTitsŏfghoetŏirrasspeecspemohaaasacafiphrhcksaWceedtrootsaircoedsyiutefrbolcemaufpŏrsriltintatwiemcydiendremi-donpeoomnwrast,ewŏkfldyinwipdcdioneailodrltsroiosdwanisnsmrdpef-alepynusncattrsigeeeeednrms keintst - of the oSf Re0o4rd3va8inc8+6in6Fig0e6ld8tsh-craef@n Bocooeni.ctlaolacmtr.Saionuuela: the w easy to manage meHdeilcpafutiloand. vice always available easyRusty’s Rhettppsa:/i/srmsanatnalvdanoHs.moymranedf.bMiz/aauintenace It is se 0418 330 188 medic Andy Russell is no things Home RepairsLawn Mowing and gardening It is securely sealed soMStehonebioirl’es :C0ar4d1W8e5lc1o9m0e78 medication is protectedwawndwt.hbewredgs.com.au Seasonal maintenance [email protected] tishinnogschuapn.ScerevQiocuifansglipfQiieulldeineGnglsacozlirifefm,rP*ioxiNinnotgLjoonbsdtoaoles&mtahlel * FREE quotes Free delive*Source EuPrormeosnsiutorreInCtelrenatnioinngal Limited Bellarine Peninsula Rubbish runsLisa Neville MP Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine Member for Bellarine For assistance on any issue For assistance on any issue please ring my please ring my Electorate O ce on Electorate Office on 5250 1987 5248 3462 [email protected] [email protected] Shop G066, Gateway Plaza Funded from Parliament’s Electorate Office and Communication Budget 621-659 Bellarine Highway, Leopold Funded from Parliament’s Electorate Office and Communication Budget television ‡InstallaWLRQRI79DQWHQQDVPDVWKHDG  DPSOLILHUVERRVWHUV79SRLQWVFDEOLQJ ‡6HWXSDQGWXQLQJRI79·V'9'·VDXGLR  HTXLSPHQWGLJLWDOUHFRUGHUVHWF ‡$OO79UHFHSWLRQSUREOHPVGLDJQRVHG   IL[HGXVLQJWKHODWHVWWHVWHTXLSPHQW ‡$OODUHasRI%HOODULQH3HQLQVXOD *HHORQJ .HLWK'RUPDQ M:  T:  E [email protected] www.pointlonsdaletelevision.com.au The Rip February 2018 Page 42

ways available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff daily. MAKE FITNESS YOUR GOAL IN 2018! e always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Q’Cliff daily. ENERGY FOR LIFEmyp. le, convenient Kerry Pettigrove cation pack. It sets out all the Personal Trainer with more than 20 years experience ts and capsules that need to One on One training • Group training ken at each particular time Circuit Classes • Boxing Classes • Boot-camps e da Gym memberships available week. to manage medication. 5258 1670 - 0414 581670 ecurely sealed so the cation is protected and there Massage Therapist chance of spilling or mixing s up. Petrina Blair-Tierney Remedial/Sports/Relaxation/TMJ ery and pick up in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff daily Ph: 0429 380 317 Ct. Neuromuscular Therapy Dip.Ther.Mass/B.Ed. (Phys Ed) Health Fund Rebates Available POINT LONSDALECLUB QUEENSCLIFF @ the Monahan Centre Recreation Reserve New Chef New Menu New Wine List Family Friendly Great Atmosphere Amazing Views Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through Summer134 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. BOOKINGS 5258 4588 - 0408 953868 The Rip February 2018 Page 43

capp 1-4 horizontal .pdf 1 22/07/2017 6:00 pm PROPERTY Statewide Property Advocacy o ers a unique property service known as Helping Seniors Sell A vendor advocacy plan designed to help Seniors achieve the highest price for their property and also manage the sale process to reduce the stress and emotion of selling, all at NO EXTRA COST! For more details call our consultants - “Senior” Brian Capp 0418 500 483 or Andrew Sutherland 0413 052 333Queenscliff Grocer OPENING HOURS 8AM – 8PM EVERYDAYCHANGWaEtchISthisCsOpaMceING... 73 Hesse Street, Queenscliff - 5258 1857 Monday-Sunday 8am- 8pmhVaYioonswiutdwtrorwcoewoncr.rqyleuiccnetllieyennusAgscel-ibZyffoieung.rvusikceii.gdrsboesnvi.doafeouwbrtionawlseveaaarrsvniitcleeable. Ctohmromugohnyhoouurskeehrobldsiditeembisnascecrevpicteed50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315Recycling BinGreen Waste BinWaste Bin The Rip February 2018 Page 44www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.auA Call council for information BAAAnAlluieummrmoaisinlnodiliurucomampnptscriaan(enygmsss/fpotiyl)(clean) M BBBoBiBesoBeacrkaerutskrytiietbpnrotugiretantpsylnae(shesptoesur sehold only) NMMMMoMiMelbMekMediaalaacieatrcagtggitprantarathrazeorzaoiiyninynbnnssseoeee(/t(&pwssftblolaruebaassotmpttt(iepect)rl)mientsupgbt(yps)lastic) ONNNeaawppspkpiieanspse(rpsaper)| CBBBrBrBorBeoBaokaoxnoexdtetncetsthlbsleg(eea(wltscsgaoea(scpgrxselsleiaapdsls,scba&isrdcpublaiotsastriecdt))c) CCCeaalrlnodspbh(oaaalnurdembionxiuems (f&latstteeneel)d Oil (cooking) P PPPaaiinnttttiinn((ceomntpatiynosnly)