Roadwork for July 22 through July 28

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of July 22 through July 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. •  Lane restrictions are scheduled on Newark Road between Route 41 and Big Toe Road in New Garden Township…

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Steven P. Smith of Kemblesville

Steven P. Smith, 50, of Kemblesville, died  Monday, July 17. He was the husband of Denise Boyle Smith, with whom he shared 27 loving years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was a son of the late Jerry Smith and Phyllis (Lebby) Smith of West Grove.  He was a 1985 graduate of Unionville High School. Steven was a printing press operator at the Dee Paper…

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The Human Resource: Policy versus practice

As a business owner, it is a great feeling when you have examined your workforce and designed an effective infrastructure for your employment practices. Policies were carefully and deliberately designed to educate the workforce on expectations, communicate benefits and programs, and establish guidelines for workplace behavior and job performance. Prior to issuance of these policies, you examined the regulatory obligations of your organization and established…

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