Exhibit 16.1 February 17, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: North Coast Partners, Inc. We have read the statements of North Coast Partners, Inc. pertaining to our firm included under Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated February 15, 2005 and agree with such statements as they pertain to our firm. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein. Sincerely, /s/ Pritchett, Siler & Hardy, P.C. PRITCHETT, SILER & HARDY, P.C.