A Farewell From Your Northville Patch Editor
I'll be leaving Northville Patch at the end of this week to take a job in Cleveland.
Saying goodbye is never easy, at least not for me. And this is no exception.
Friday will be my last day with Northville Patch. Working for Patch has been hard work over many hours a week but, above all else, it has been a pleasure serving this community.
When Patch first launched in Michigan and I was asked about my preference on which city to cover, Northville was my first choice. It has such a cozy feel to it that I instantly felt welcome. I have never regretted it.
I'll be taking a job at The Cleveland Foodbank as its online communications coordinator beginning Nov. 12. Cleveland is my hometown and I am excited to be moving home for the first time since I left as a 17-year-old high school student. It's where my family is and the city I have always regarded as home.
There is a bit of a silver lining in these farewell tidings. Northville native and current Novi Patch editor Rebecca Jaskot will be taking over as editor of Northville Patch. She can be reached with questions, story ideas and news tips at rebecca.jaskot@patch.com or 248-766-8421.
Aside from saying goodbye, I would like to take this opportunity to give a thank you shout out to those of you who read Patch. Each month since we started, we have added more new readers to the site than the one before. I also am grateful to the many city, township and school district employees and representatives who have supplied me with information that Northville Patch presents to you.
So, I'll say it one more time - farewell and thank you, Northville. I hope you'll continue to visit the site daily for the latest updates on your great city and township.
JD
10:35 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Nancy, you have been such a wonderful part of making The Patch so successful in Northville. I think you are a great asset to any organization and Northville will miss you. Good luck in Ohio and enjoy being back home!
Nancy Kelsey
11:11 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Thanks for the well-wishes and praise, Janet. That's very kind of you. I will miss it here!
Lori Yungman
7:54 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nancy,
Congratulations on the new position. You will be missed here. Enjoy your new adventure.
Nancy Kelsey
11:05 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks, Lori! I appreciate all the great story ideas. Best to you Sammi and the rest of the Yungman clan. I'll be looking for Sammi's designs to go national soon :)
Mark Anderson
9:56 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nancy - thanks for your service. I've only been on the Patch for about 8 months now, but I find it to be one of the more valuable sources for up-to-date local news!
Sara Barnhill
10:09 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nancy, you are such a bright light. The Food Bank is so lucky to have you. You will do a great job for them. Enjoy your home and your family!
Nancy Kelsey
11:04 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks, everyone. I love this town and will miss it greatly :)
Al Qualman
11:34 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
That is great Nancy, good luck to you and thank you for all your great news. What a great opportunity to give back to your hometown,
Nancy Kelsey
3:47 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks. I'm so excited to be going home and working for a non-profit doing what I love - working online.
Pat Allen
5:31 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nancy,
We'll miss you and your news articles every morning. I'm glad you can return to your hometown. Best Wishes.
Nancy Kelsey
6:02 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Pat.
Sandy Hughes O'Brien
7:55 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Nancy, congratulations on your move! You will be sorely missed. Thanks for the lovely article about my statewide candidacy for Wayne State University Board of Governors. I won! Take care and very best success to you!
Nancy Kelsey
6:03 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Congrats Sandra and thanks for the well-wishes :) Anytime you have a story idea for Northville Patch, just email northville@patch.com.
Jason Alley
12:47 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
It's been great working with you, Nancy, and seeing your dedication come through the site. I'm sure you'll bring just as much passion and joy to the food bank as you have to Patch. Best of luck in your next adventure.
Nancy Kelsey
6:04 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Jason! It was a pleasure working with you.
Anita Bartschat
7:48 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Congratulations on the new job! Besides keeping me well informed about happenings around Northville, I enjoyed getting to know you. Among other things thank you for your support of multiple blood drives- helping to get word out, giving blood, providing goodies for donors and volunteering your time. I wish you all the best!
Nancy Kelsey
11:57 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Anita. I have to say a special thanks to you. I have always found your commitment to making this community better - whether by LAN, school board, blood drives, etc. - very inspirational. It has been a pleasure to profile your many cool endeavors. I hope things are going great in Germany!
Tillie Van Sickle
9:28 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Congratulations on your new job in Cleveland. We will miss you here in Northville and at Mill Race Historical Village. You've done such a great job for us and the community. You will be missed.
Tillie Van Sickle
Nancy Kelsey
11:58 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Tillie. You guys with the Northville Historical Society are always so much fun to cover :)
Marty Testasecca
9:31 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
The Silver Springs family will miss your professionalism and dedication to Northville school district news. Your articles were always fair and accurate and we always knew where to turn to get the facts. Thank you. Good luck on your move back home. Be sure to peek in occasionally. Peace out.
Nancy Kelsey
11:59 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Marty. You guys have such a fun, great school community at Silver Springs. I had so much fun covering your events. Thanks for being an active Patch reader. It is much appreciated.
Fred Shadko
9:34 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Cleveland's gain is our loss. Good luck to you.
Nancy Kelsey
12:00 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Fred! Congrats on your new position, Mr. Township Trustee.
Ryan McKindles
9:47 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
We'll miss you here in Northville Nancy. . . you did a great job of keeping us all informed. Congrats and Good Luck on your new endeavor - Cleveland is lucky to have you back!
Nancy Kelsey
12:00 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Ryan. I have loved covering the community and working with you folks in the city. Best to you in your continued service on the city council.
Joan Potter Thomas
1:44 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Congratulations on your new job, Nancy, but know that you will be greatly missed here in Northville. We really appreciate your support of the Northville Art House! Best of luck!!
Nancy Kelsey
4:44 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks, Joan. It was a pleasure working with you guys and covering the many fun adn interesting events/activities (like yarn bombing!) at the Art House.