May 8, 2020 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Pamela Davies Jordan of Kennett Square

Pamela Davies Jordan, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on April 30, after a courageous and inspiring nine-year battle with lung cancer. At the time of her passing, Pam was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Pam was born in West Point, Ga. on June 20, 1943, daughter of the late Frederick Arthur Davies and Ruby Compton Davies.

Survived by her four children, their spouses and nine cherished grandchildren who affectionately called her “Mamo”: Kathy and Scott Boesenhofer and their daughters Kaitlyn and Cassie; David and Susan Jordan and their children Adam, Ruby and Katherine; Scott and Teresa Jordan and their sons Chase and Carter; Michael and Elizabeth Jordan and their sons Fred and Harry. Pam is also survived by her two sisters and their husbands, Anne and Charles Gue and Harriett and Danny Johnson.

Pam was predeceased by her beloved fiance, Richard Riblett in October 2019 and is survived by the Riblett family whom she loved, including Richard’s daughter, Ellie, her husband Scott, and their daughters, Gracie, Lucy and Maggie Bailer.

Upon graduating from High School in Macon, Ga., Pam received her nursing diploma from Georgia Baptist Hospital, class of 1965. She later received her B.S. Ed in School Health from Eastern University. Pam and family moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1968, later spent 3 years in Tokyo and then settled in Kennett Square in 1982.

Pam spent 21 treasured years as the School Nurse at Charles F. Patton Middle School. Upon retirement, she became actively involved in the local community. Pam was a proud member of the Kennett Square Lions Club where she was able to continue her love of helping others.

Pam’s greatest joy in life was family. Pam loved the annual family Christmas at ‘Mamos’, the yearly family reunion at her grandparent’s Virginia farm, and family beach vacations. Her favorite things were children’s laughter, sunny days, daffodils, rainbows, ocean sounds, and crème Brulee.

Pam lifted others with her beautiful smile and sweet giggle. She always put the needs of others above her own. She was genuine and down to earth. She never argued, only explained why she was right…and no matter how things were going, she was always cheerful and “fine.”

Our family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Corey Langer and his staff at the University of Pennsylvania and to Dr. Calvin Lu and his staff at Chester County for the special care they lovingly provided. We would also like to thank our friends for their never-ending support and love.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations be made in Pam’s honor to the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn or the Kennett Square Lions Club.

Services will be announced once the restrictions have been lifted.

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183 COVID deaths in long-term facilities

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The Chester County Coroner’s Office reported May 7 that there were 183 COVID-19 -related deaths in long-term care facilities in the county. Those figures cover a time frame of March 28 through May 6.

According to the Chester County Health Department website, there are 75 licensed long-term care and personal care homes in the county, with 30 — or 40 percent —recorded as having an outbreak, defined as at least one positive case, at this time. Another 24 Chester County facilities have reported one or more COVID-19 deaths to the coroner’s office. Another five of those facilities — plus one nearby Montgomery County facility — have had 10 or more residents die of confirmed or probable COVID-19.

Of the facilities named in the press release, Brandywine Hall in West Chester had 24 COVID fatalities, and Barclay Friends, also in West Chester, had 14.

“Long-term care facilities take care of elderly persons with advanced lung, heart, neurological, and other diseases,” said Chester County Coroner Dr. Christina VandePol. “I believe the staff at these facilities has been doing the best they can while struggling with a lack of resources, including nurses, PPE, COVID-19 tests, and space. As discussed at a State Senate Hearing yesterday, the vulnerability of nursing homes wasn’t recognized early on when the focus was on hospital preparedness. We need to support these facilities now, and just as importantly, we need to re-imagine what long-term care needs to look like in the future.”

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Roadwork for May 9-May 15

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PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of May 9-May 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Road construction will continue to cause lane closures on Route 1 — between Route 452 and Valley Road in Middletown Township — through June 30.

• Bridge reconstruction continues to close Creek Road — between Riverbend Lane and Country Club Road from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — in Birmingham Township. The closure is expected to continue through May.

• Barrier installation will cause lane closures on Brandywine Creek Road — between Green Valley Road and Powell Road in Newlin Township — through June.

• Lane restrictions on the Conchester Highway — between Routes 1 and Clayton Park Drive — will continue through Oct. 20, for reconstruction and widening.

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Boost Your Business: Workplace emotional intelligence

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No one knows what lasting effect the coronavirus will have on our economy. We have no idea the timeframes or the long-term repercussions on our businesses.

This disruption is testing everyone’s emotional and social operating system and functioning, which is better known as emotional intelligence. As Darwin deduced, those who survive “are not the strongest or the most intelligent, but the most adaptable to change.”

It’s the responsibility of leaders to show empathy, optimism, and flexibility that will lead businesses out of this crisis. It may all come down to our ability to be problem-solvers.

This crisis will probably not end in the next few weeks, and with so many people experiencing high anxiety, this could be a good time to refresh our emotional Intelligence Skills.

Be Empathetic

Keep in mind that this event is impacting everyone, not just you and your business. Remind yourself that you have no idea what someone else may be going through.

Sensing that everyone is in a similar situation is a remedy for elevated levels of stress and pessimism that may only compound your frustration and ability to Solve Problems.

Be Innovative

Technology has made it possible for us to work anywhere. With video conferencing, email, chatting and texting, we can continue to work even if we are forced to do that from home.

There’s Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, FaceTime and more to hold meetings and online conferences. All the solutions are at our fingertips; we just need to embrace them.

Be Flexible

If your company has plans or an event scheduled for June, think ahead and use a “wait & see” approach as no one knows what is coming. Or, if you are able, consider making it a digital event now, ensuring that those participating will still be able to attend.

Develop and circulate policies now so that staff knows when and if to come to work or stay home. Planning ahead will also make you feel calmer thus relieving stress.

Be Optimistic

National and local governments, medical institutions, the media, and business leaders around the world are seeking solutions and communicating with the public to prevent panic and the spread of inaccurate information. Consider this a time to be grateful that we can access all the knowledge we need to make educated decisions.

Major changes to the way you work will inevitably be complicated. Show your empathy, optimism and gratitude for the work people have done. Be thankful for their understanding. This sense of optimism and gratitude will allow solutions and new ideas to develop. Remind yourself and employees that you will work on this together. Center yourself, develop a mentality that people are doing the best they can in this time of uncertainty. We are all in this together and together we will find a way forward.

By taking responsibility for your own attitude, to try to be optimistic and find solutions, you are helping yourself and others. This is a human and emotionally intelligent thing to do.

About Maria Novak Dugan

Maria L. Novak Dugan is president of Marketing Solutions & Business Development, a firm serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, offering creative marketing services and goal implementation for small businesses. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the Marketing & Sales Industry ... 13 of those as the sole sales representative for a Pennsylvania payroll company growing their client base by over 500%. Maria Novak Dugan is also the former Managing Director of the Delaware Chapter of eWomenNetwork. Creating, developing, and conducting this division of a national organization strengthened her knowledge of networking, event planning, fundraising, and small-business development. For more information, contact Maria at 610-405-0633 or Maria@Maria-L-Novak.com or visit www.Maria-L-Novak.com

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