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When we first began publishing a community newspaper in November 1996, the Internet was in its infancy and smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi, Facebook and Twitter were unheard of.
Now, more than 25 years later, the Internet is a source of instantaneous news about what’s going on regionally, statewide, nationally and internationally, and in the race for what news source can be the first to make a story go viral, weekly magazines and daily newspapers continue to adapt and redefine their role.
But despite the explosion in technological advances and ways of connecting with the world, one thing has remained constant: people still want information about what’s going on in their neighbor-
hood and community, whether it’s about things like how roadwork will impact their daily travels, a new restaurant opening up, a rash of home break-ins, or details about a property tax increase.
That’s why residents in northwest Guilford County repeatedly thank us for providing a connection to their world that is personally relevant.
In addition to the Northwest Observer, which is published in print and digitally on the first, third and firth Thursday of each month,
PS Communications publishes one semi-annual and four annual special-focus publications and hosts a frequently visited and updated community Facebook page and website. All of our products are exclusively targeted to northwest
Guilford County and are personally relevant to our staff as well, since we live, work and volunteer in the communities that we cover.
As the ways in which news and information is delivered and received continue to evolve, we are as committed to adapting to them as we are to adhering to our original mission of providing “hyper-local” news, stories and information that is personally valued by residents of northwest Guilford County. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us.
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Our readers live in northwest Guilford County, and they work, play, shop and dine here ... and all over.
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publications reach some of the most affluent readers in Guilford County and in the Triad.
Data derived from U.S. Census Bureau/2021 American Community Survey 5-year estimates and N.C. Office of State Budget and Management Population 2020 estimate Percent growth since 2010 Median household income Median value of owneroccupied home Bachelor’s degree or higher Oak Ridge 7,595 8.14% $132,298 $406,300 53.4% Summerfield 11,119 9.20% $127,661 $387,500 56.5% Stokesdale 5,995 8.41% $97,337 $250,900 36.1% Guilford County 542,410 9.00% $58,646 $182,300 37.2% Summerfield Oak Ridge 5miles 4miles 10 miles Kernersville High Point Greensboro Stokesdale
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Dr. Preston Ford returning home and joining Summerfield Family Dentistry Ford said meeting the patients at Summerfield Family Dentistry confirmed his desire to join the team there. “You can tell the patients feel that warm culture, and as much as they can be excited to be the dentist’s office, they are excited to be here,” Ford said. Ben Weston believes the practice’s growth, which has resulted in the need to bring on another dentist, can be attributed to the family feel the practice and staff treating patients as they would want to be treated themselves. “I’m blessed with hardworking patients who value their dental health,” he said. “That’s why I’m proud introduce him (Ford) the community. When Dr. Ford says ‘It’s pleasure meet you,’ he sincerely means that. He’s dedicated the last eight years to mastering how to help his patients and he’s passionate about applying that knowledge achieve the best results for their smile and total dental health.” Besides being eager to join Summerfield Family Dentistry, Ford said he and his wife look forward to building life the community. enjoy working around the house, I’m actually going start building furniture for our house,” he said. “We have about an acre land, so we want to plant garden and eventually have some chickens.” Summerfield Family Dentistry welcomes new patients of all ages. 6161-A Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro (336) 643-1440 summerfielddentist.com Dr. Preston Ford (left) will be joining Drs. Jenny and Ben Weston Summerfield Family Dentistry this July. With his dentistry license in hand, Dr. Preston Ford excited to be headed home this July and to be joining Summerfield Family Dentistry. Ford grew up Jamestown and attended Florence Elementary, Southwest Middle and High Point Christian Academy. In high school he found both the love of his life and his passion for dentistry. “I was always interested science and in being able to help people,” Ford said. “Then high school started dating my wife. Her mom worked dental practice and she would always tell me should come shadow the den tist. finally did, and perfectly with what my goals were.” Ford and his now wife earned their bachelor’s degrees UNC Greensboro, and after four years of undergraduate studies he went UNCChapel Hill to study dentistry. Absence truly did make the heart grow fonder, and Ford said and his wife knew they wanted to return to the Triad after he finished his studies. Once he met Summerfield Family Dentistry owners Dr. Ben Weston and his wife, Dr. Jenny Weston, felt certain they would good professional fit for him. just really like them people,” Ford said. “They’re both extremely generous, kind and willing to help anybody. could see that in the way they practice well. They are extremely caring their patients, and are driven by what best for them. That in really well with how wanted to practice dentistry.” “When we met Preston, was obvious he was committed the highest standard care and shared our philosophies,” Ben Weston said. “He’s genuinely excited about dentistry and has learned cutting-edge techniques from leaders the field.” One of those techniques is placing implants, the closest replacement for natural tooth. “An implant titanium ‘root’ that integrates into the jaw and provides strong foundation for single multiple teeth, for denture stability,” Ben Weston explained. “We have restored implants the past, but Dr. Ford highly qualified actually place implants.” “It makes big difference for people not having something you take in and out your mouth,” Ford said. “There are different aspects doing implants and you can impact lot of people big ways.” Photos courtesy Tumblebees Students build together at Tumblebees’ Learning Center weekday school. Team members pep up for big meet with silly sock practice. Preschoolers have chance get stronger while having fun working on the bars.
Ultimate Kids expands on Tumblebees’ original vision Tumblebees Ultimate Gym has served the Triad for the past 32 years, offering sense of community for those who have come through doors. As that community has changed, the gym has continued to evolve along with Known gymnastics roots, Tumblebees continues to expand programming to meet the needs customers. “Gymnastics still, and will always remain the center our programming, but how exciting offer more for those who want taketions,” said Heather Carr. Carr, along with Dan Keane, recently joined Scott Lineberry and Tom Newton (husband the late Sally Newton, Tumblebees’ founder) partners this local legacy. “We are not just looking provide Olympic athletes, we are looking to provide foundations for all our athletes to become happy, healthy adults,” Carr said. “We want them know that they have place here, and it’s place where they feel they can do anything.” Just walking through the doors the facility, you can feel the excitement and energy of their sky-is-the-limit approach to extreme sports training in trampoline and tumbling, diving, parkour, ninja warrior, fencing, rock climbing, acro, dance and more. “Our programs are ready to push athletes to their limits in safe, supportive environment,” Carr said. The best part is, the gym welcomes kids ages so the whole family can join on building healthier lifestyle together. From parent-and-baby gymnastic classes to summer camps for school-age children and adult rock wall teams, Tumblebees has programs for everyone looking for fun way challenged and grow. In addition gymnastics classes, Tumblebees recently added the Tumblebees Learning Center, an academic weekday preschool, their programming. Tumblebees leader the Triad for this new style learning that integrates physical activity into “There proven direct correlation between brain development and movement,” said Sarah Keane, director of the program. Tumblebees’ preschool program now enrolling children from the ages through and preparing them enter kindergarten. With so much going on already, what else the horizon for this gym? “It’s always exciting to add and grow in our programming, but we are also looking to improve other areas well,” Carr said. The first several changes the company’s name itself. Starting this summer, Tumblebees Ultimate Gym will become “Ultimate Kids: Tumblebees.” The name comes from the original owner, Sally Newton, who chose of her LLC. “We know Sally not only wanted the gym evolve, she expected She would proud and encouraging this change,” Carr told us. “Tumblebees will still remain center our programming, the name our gymnastics classes for younger children, but our hope that this new name better encompasses our programs both now and the future.” Sally Newton’s vision for Tumblebees was for be place where people felt they belonged and were part something bigger than themselves, and that is exactly what Tumblebees plans to continue to provide. “The legacy Sally important us,” Carr said. “Remembering why this began key. Ultimate Kids: Home Tumblebees for the people our community find community within place where families can come together, not only training athletes excel in their given sports, but also providing home where families and athletes alike can grow, learn and thrive.” 6904 Downwind Road Greensboro (336) 665-0662 tumblebees.com
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