Holiday 2009
Vol. 91
A Sense of Community
By Kelly Byrd
rom surfers to snow
F
birds, the Outer Banks
is home to a popula-
tion as diverse as any
large city. The promise of sun, sand
and waves seems to be responsible
for the massive migration to our
coastal neighborhoods.
With such diverse citizenry,
one might wonder what effect this
has on our sense of community. A
quick glance at a coffee shop bul-
letin board or a flip through the
local paper confirms even a diver-
gent community unites when
needed.
From private fundraisers to
non-profits, the Outer Banks is a
community ready to rise to the oc-
casion and meet the needs of its
residents without regard to their
origin. It’s these selfless acts of kind-
ness that define what being a part
of this community means to all who
call it home. “I would rather help
someone who’s struggling and
make do with less because that’s
who I am,” attests Mike Nolan, a
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local business owner and avid
donor.
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The feeling of knowing that
you’ve done something good for In Full Swing
your fellow man may seem a bit old
fashioned, but for those actively in-
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volved in giving, it’s the tie that
binds them. Nobody understands
this concept as well as Peggy
Saparito. She’s actively involved
with Dare CASA, Friends of Youth,
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The Outer Banks Hospital and the
Community Care Clinic, just to
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name a few. “I do it because my Dad
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see COMMUNITY page 5
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