ROBERTO Rebolledo, Rotary exchange student from Chile, is coming to the end of his 12 months in Mount Beauty.

He is loving life here.

Roberto and Rotary President Bob Flower organised a Chile vs Australia soccer match.

Chile won 2-0, and although Roberto was not one of the goal scorers, his popularity with the other students is such that he was carried off the field anyway,

Without the services of homegrown exchange student Harri (who had honed his soccer skills in Italy) the Aussie team was a little under manned and they are now looking forward to a return match.

Having met Roberto on a few times I can say he is a fine young man who has joined in with the local way of life, often volunteering to help out on many occasions.

Good luck Roberto.

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THE Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club held its annual Free Snowball and Hot Chocolate event in Mount Beauty last Friday evening to welcome the start of the ski season.

Even though the snow has not yet arrived the event was well attended by locals and visitors alike, the weather was kind and socialising was the order of the evening.

The lions started this event when they commissioned the fairy lights in the trees around the parks and CBD two years ago.

The club intends to make this an annual event at the start of every ski season.

Bring on the snow!

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MOUNT Beauty Neighbourhood Centre held The Biggest Morning Tea last week to raise funds for Cancer Council Victoria.

Red Cross Tawonga Branch helped to set up the day, cakes were baked by Red Cross and NHC members to share on the day.

Jeannie Farrington was the MC for the event, with donations and raffle prizes $651 was raised.

The day was successful thanks to community donations from small local businesses and individuals.

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Alpine FM has a new format on Saturday afternoons.

They will be replaying some of the new programs including Beats and Banter, and The Pale Blue Dot.

Something for everyone.