Greenville Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 10)

from the publisher Yes, even you can your City. your magazine. CEO/Managing Partner Paul Gesimondo Publisher Gary r. ault Editor-in-Chief jordana megonigal Managing Editor elisabeth Parrish Business Editor lydia Dishman Contributing Writers Sandy Dees john DeWorken lydia Dishman allen Gillespie Kristi Keenan D. B. larousse Becky mann Kim mcrae john mitchell Krissa Smith Cathy Stevens alison Storm Baxter Wynn Art Director Kim Granner Graphic Designer matt Stepp Photographers ashley Fulmer, ernest rawlins Photography, Oliver yu Fotographie, Patrick Collard Studios be a hero! eroes come in so many different shapes, sizes and colors – and when they come, it’s usually unexpected. Maybe it’s just me looking for the best in people; maybe I don’t see the reality of the world around me; maybe I’m just mellowing and enjoying myself more now a-days; or maybe, as I’ve been told, the Lord has grabbed me and redirected my thinking and my very being. But it’s probably a combination of all those things. Sure, some jobs provide more opportunities to be a hero than others, like members of the health profession, the police force, firemen and women, EMS and members of the armed forces. Even the German Shepherd on the cover is an obvious one, but I believe that given the right circumstances, there is a hero inside each of us. Another important consideration for me is that being a hero doesn’t have to be confined to those obvious life-saving professions.You can be a hero to a family member, a friend, an acquaintance or coworker, to someone in your everyday life by using your experience; your expertise or maybe your contacts to help another person better navigate the rough parts of his or her life. Empathy and understanding can be strong tools in helping people cope, and they are things that we all need at different times in our lives. I was told by a much wiser person than myself, when I asked what was I to do when I was with my close friend who was dying from cancer. What was I to say? I was instructed to never ignore the obvious, not to talk about everything but the situation but to encourage the friend to talk and explore any subject they desired and explore it openly with them. That wise piece of advice has stayed with me ever since, and I’ve been able to apply it to any number of uncomfortable situations with family, friends and acquaintances, all of whom deeply appreciated the sincere interaction. Though you may never have the opportunity to dramatically rescue someone or save the life of another, you will have opportunities continually to save another’s life in a less dramatic but an equally important way. I pray that I will be ever mindful and on the look out for these very important, though less dramatic opportunities to be a hero to a person in need because they will come much more often than the dramatic ones do. I will leave you with that personal challenge as I, along with my businesss partner of 15 years, Joe Erwin, pass on the ownership of Greenville Magazine to the next generation. Greenville Magazine has grown along with our downtown and has chronicled each step along the way. We wish our loyal readers and advertisers continued success and encourage every one of you: never stop looking for those opportunities to be a hero to someone in need. n H V.P./Corporate Sales Manager Stuart White Upstate Advertising Manager jason manges Sr. Advertising Consultant Sara Cox Account Managers Callie Baldwin, Todd miller, lance Watson Director of Finance & Operations angel Hunter-irby Administration/ Circulation & Distribution Manager misty Bonds Gary R. Ault, Publisher GrEEnVillE MAGAzinE 614 N. Main St., Greenville, Sc 29601 864.271.1105 • 864.271.1165 fax E-mail: gmag@greenvillemagazine.com www.greenvillemagazine.com PeaCHTree meDia GrOuP PuBLISHERS oF Greenville Design Greenville Magazine SouthCarolina Magazine Greenville First Best and Brightest 35 & Under The Cliffs Business Person of the Year 50 Most Influential Greenville Magazine Copyright © 2008 Founded 1993, Gary r. ault, joe a. erwin Peachtree media Group all rights reserved. reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. 10 Greenville maGazine | may/june 2008 http://www.greenvillemagazine.com

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Greenville Magazine - June 2008 Contents From the Publisher My Greenville Everyday Heroes Tackling Diversity Greenville’s Gone Global In The Lead From the Pros Anderson Suburban Sprawl Wellness The REAL State of Real Estate Something to Bark About Minority-owned Business A Look Back 1-Tank Trips Private School Resource Guide After Hours The Bulletin Around Town Viewpoints

Greenville Magazine - June 2008

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