CHANGE, COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND A LATTE by Sandi Solomonson
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ne thing is certain about life; it will change, often without notice. Such was March 2020 for much of the world. A time when Realtor® Becky Arnold joined Chase International on a Tuesday and a statewide COVID lockdown followed that Friday. “It was an uncertain time when we lost our sense of control,” she said. “I felt overwhelmed and thought if I feel this way, who else in Lake Tahoe shares this feeling and what can I do to help them.” With her 2 children and time on her hands, she sprang into action by assembling over 60 packets of student art supplies, donating them to a local elementary school. Next, she rolled up her sleeves to help local restaurants stay afloat. Weekly social media posts combined with a Bingo inspired game, residents were encouraged to participate in keeping local eateries open for business. The result was empowering for this north Lake Tahoe resort town; demonstrating a pro-active response to COVID, while keeping tummies happy. Near and dear to Becky’s heart is the Humane Society. Shortly after the tragic loss of her husband in 2010, she
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