Comments for Saying goodbye at http://pattersonirrigator.com , comment 1 to 13 out of 13 comments http://pattersonirrigator.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:10:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-816 One more thing Tom that I did forget to add is that we will continue to fight on this serious issue on behalf of all of us involved especially our children, who have been effected by this with their hair thinning, bloody noses etc. until it is fixed and is proven it is fixed. Joe Spano knows what is going on up here so by calling me a liar you as well call him one. But hey like I said facts are defintely facts. - Angry Mom Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:43:56 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-815 Tom, you could not be more incorrect. You are the one that needs to "get the facts straight". I suggest you come on up here and live for about a year, Then when your skin breaks open in sores and your nervous system malfunctions we can talk! - Mark G Weller Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:07:42 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-814 Be well Jonathan, We appreciate all your hard work and innovative style, the best to you in your travels! - Mark G Weller Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:03:34 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-813 Tom, I have no motivation, please feel free to speak with the many people who have become sick by the water, please feel free to take a bath in brown filmy water. The water issues are real, we did NOT make them up. Facts are facts! People are having the same symptoms up here. You cannot make that up, nor can you hide it. So please allow me as a citizen of the United States Of America be able to voice my concerns and not be lashed out at by people such as yourself who is NOT constantly sick because of water be able to speak my peace. Thank You - Angry Mom Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:01:56 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-789 Joan, No one is poisoning you at Diablo Grande. I am not sure what your motivation is, but your continued false and factless comments only make it harder for our community to withstand other issues that are real. - Tom Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:41:05 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-788 All of us here in Diablo Grande express our heart felt thanks to you for listening to us and exposing those who are poisoning us as well as our children. You are a journalist of true honor. May your new journey be a great one! Thank You Jonathan, we are so sorry to see you go. You'll truly be missed by us. - Joan Panetta Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:20:07 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-783 It sounds like you are off to an amazeing journey, Jonathan! Wow, I hope you have a blast and even though I met you once you opened a new door to my heart! Writeing! Take Care and May God guide and keep you! - Sonya Zaragoza Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:03:50 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-771 You are the best, unfortunately the majority of the writing talent leaves with you!! Mr. Partridge was never rude or condesending and his stories were always fair and actually factual. You never attacked people and put words in their mouths, and because of this you will be sorely missed :'( - rosalinda gonzales Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:47 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-767 Thanks for everything you did for this town. You were a big help. - Eric Ragsdale Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:58:36 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-761 Mr. Partridge, the paper got better and better under your direction. Leave lots of notes and instructions to guide your successor. Good luck in your future pursuits. - Bernie Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:30:46 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-760 Jonathon, I'm as sad as I'm glad to see you go. I'm sad to see you leave as I think you have always represented the issues of Del Puerto Canyon in a fair manner. I am thinking back to our first meeting when I thought, " How can this kid be the Editor?" Not only were you an editor but a great person to work with also. You will be missed and I hope that your successor will be equally available and open minded as you are. I'm glad to see you go. As I became to know you better, it was obvious that you were destined for greater things. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. John - John Chamorro Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:19:23 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-759 I worked for both Jonathan Partridge as Play Editor at the Irrigator and for his successor, James Leonard, when James was the sports editor at the Tracy Press. Both are exceptional leaders. As much pride as I take in my writing (I've been at the Napa Valley Register since leaving the Irrigator in 2006, working as a page designer/occasional writer, but will become a full-time sports writer again this fall), I always appreciated how Jonathan knew how to fix up my leads when inspiration lagged. He was (is) such a great motivator, talented writer and nice guy, which wasn't easy with all he took on. I wish him the very best; I know his mission is to leave the world a better place. As for James, who was sports editor at the Irrigator before guiding the Tracy Press sports section to a California Newspaper Publishers Association award (second place) in fall 2004, well, Patterson is lucky once again. He's all about serving the reader's best interests, and having fun with it, so the paper's in great hands. He's, of course, lucky to have a great group of people to work with there, too. Good luck, Jonathan and James! - Andy Wilcox Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:54:54 +0100 http://pattersonirrigator.com/content/view/1862/41/#comment-757 I just wanted to say that I've only known Jonathan for a couple of months and in that time I have enjoyed many conversatons and cups of coffee with him that will forever be a part of my memory. I'm sad to see him leave but understand his need to grow. His stories (eventhough we all may know them) will continue to make me laugh out loud! Thanks for the insight into Patterson and the friendship..........I know I will not be the only one to miss you around here!!!! "Keeping it Rural" - Robin Matteri Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:09:24 +0100