“Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that positive thinking is key to maintaining self-esteem. To achieve excellence you have to believe in yourself, and this is the message that both my wife and I tried to instill in our three children who have now all left the nest. We made a conscious effort to expose them to everything so that they could each find their true passion, and when they did, we supported their efforts to the fullest degree. In relation to parenting, positive thinking is also about letting go, relinquishing control and trusting that you’ve helped lay down a strong foundation. As the saying goes, “give your children both roots and wings,” so they can go out into the world with confidence knowing you always stand behind them.”
Archives for May 2012
Vinny Milazzo, Owner, Chappaqua Village Market
“We have run Chappaqua Village Market since 1975 to serve the larger New Castle Community with many customers traveling to us from out of town for fine food and great service.
The publisher asked me to offer the “positive attributes” about our store. I think the most important thing is that we never compromise quality and service…not at any cost.
We work very hard and have offered extended store hours to best serve the community l and to stay a cut above the rest…after this many years in the business, we just KNOW that we offer better products, better value and better service.
Our customers tell us that all the time too. As for Father’s Day, this place is all about dads. Allow the men in your life to indulge and enjoy our steaks, chops, lobsters or anything they want! I’ve been working here since I was 11 years old, Tony, my 73-year-old dad still works with me and my brother-in-law Randy has been here 33 years. My son, Anthony, who I couldn’t be more proud of, has been here over four years. Come visit my family and allow us to help you feed your family well!”
Louis Bastone, Owner, Chappaqua Paint and Hardware
“I have been extremely touched at how welcome I have felt since arriving to the community. Chappaqua Paint and Hardware hopes to keep bringing great products and service to all my customers. I am always open to your ideas and suggestions. We’re proud to “give back” to the community too, and support important projects. Most recently we delivered a garden shed, a water irrigation system and other supplies to the 22-plot community garden on South Greeley Avenue, a program of Intergenerate. We’ve made many improvements to help make your shopping here an easy and pleasant experience. For example, if something you want is not at the store, you can always check online at www.ChappaquaPandH.com I could not successfully run a store like this without the support of my wonderful wife, Judi, and my knowledgeable staff: Wilson, Nestor, and Andreas. The picture here is of me, Judi, and my kids Michael, 20, Samantha, 17 and Gabrielle, who is 12. Happy Father’s Day to all of you.”
Allan Schneider, Owner, Academic Tutoring
“The events in our lives unfold before us as a random mix of positive and negative. It is our choice what to do with the ones most promising. Positive thinking allows us to see the best in things and emphasize those will help us get where we are going. It allows us to quickly ignore and get past those that will not. Essentially don’t dwell on the bad– pass them by , ignore them. Actively look for and work with those that we have the potential to be beneficial . Thinking positive helps us consciously select the best amongst all of the ” stuff” life puts in front of us. “Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative and don’t mess with Mr. In between.” (Lyric from from an old jazz song.)”
William Beecher, Jr., Owner Beecher Funeral Home
“I am a 2nd generation Funeral Director who grew up and worked closely with my father in the Funeral Business. It is one thing to have your father at home with you but certainly another to work with him. A different bond is forged and a professional mutual admiration of him being your father, co-worker and boss is established. It is not a situation shared by many and I would not have traded those years for anything. As Father’s Day approaches I reflect on those years and remember all the times we spent together. He passed away in 1988 which seems so long ago, but I now share my time in the Funeral Business with my son, Billy, who represents a 3rd generation of Flooks servicing families for many years to come! Happy Father’s Day to all!”