2005

Ron with Frank Cezar, President of Tech Support, at the ASTRO BUDDIES Event, December 16, 2005. ASTRO BUDDIES are cartoon characters who teach children about the space program's technology and benefits.

Ron with Fire Rescue accepting Christmas presents for the County Toy Drive from members of the Island Lakes HOA, December 16, 2005

Ron with Sheriff Jack Parker and Chief Lionel Cote (Satellite Beach), Space Coast Police Chiefs Assn at the Annual Drug Free Calendar Awards Ceremony, December 15, 2005. Drug Free Calendars are compiled from children around the county sponsored by the above agencies and the State Attorney.

Ron with Nancy Tayback and Nancy Watkins, Person's with Disabilities Program,Kiwanis Island Holiday Hoedown, December 11, 2005

Ron tossing the coin at the North/South Football Game in Cocoa, December 16, 2005

RON AT THE COCOA/ROCKLEDGE AND COCOA BEACH HOLIDAY PARADES 2005

DONNA (PRITCHARD), SANTA AND RON PREPARING TO RIDE FOR THE ABATE TOY DRIVE, DECEMBER 4, 2005

RON THROWING CANDY TO THE KIDS DURING COCOA BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE 2005

RON, MR. AND MRS. CLAUS AT THE MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTMAS PARADE DECEMBER 3, 2005

RON PREPARING TO RIDE FOR THE ABATE TOY DRIVE DECEMBER 4, 2005

Ron and the Big Red Machine baseball stars George Foster and Ken Griffey, Sr. at the Hometown Heroes Gala, November 12, 2005 in Cocoa Beach

Ron introducing Country Music singer T. G. Sheppard at the Cocoa Riverfront Park Festival November 18, 2005

Ron and President Barbara Benn and Board members of the Merritt Island Executive Council receiving resolution for "Merritt Island Where Dreams Are Launched" promotion from the County Commission November 1, 2005

Ron and members of the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency cutting the ribbon on the newest bus shelter on Merritt Island.

Ron with Carol Ellis, President, Brevard Museum, at the sign in table at the Poker Run benefit, November 5, 2005.

Ron on "Dave" for the Poker Run Benefit for the Brevard Museum November 5, 2005.

Ron and Habitat volunteers at the Wall Raising, November 5, 2005 on Merritt Island

Ron, Commissioner Helen Voltz and Fair President Giles Malone introducing KC and the Sunshine Band at the County Fair, November 4, 2005

Ron and James Fenton, Director, Florida Solar Energy Center at the Solar Energy Center 30th Anniversary Celebration, October 28, 2005

Severe flooding on Stratford Avenue, West Cocoa, from Hurricane Wilma October 24, 2005

Miss Emma, Ron's grandaughter, enters the "terrible two's"

Ron and Ms. Schall-Kinser, Merritt Island, recipient of assistance with weatherization of her home October 28, 2005

Ron and neighbors at the North Merritt Island annual picnic October 15, 2005

Ron, Peggy Busacca and County staff at the Emergency Operations Center WILMA Briefings October 22-24, 2005

Ron with George "Speedy" Herrell (founder of Mosquito Beaters); Cathy Schweinsberg, Library Services Director; and Tom McGill, Chairman of the Merritt Island Library District, at the Library's 40th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, October 8, 2005

Ron presenting Resolution to Hibernians President Ed Kelly at Commodore John Barry Day at Jetty Park, September 17, 2005

Ron and Hibernians at Commodore John Barry Day Celebration at Jetty Park, September 17, 2005

Ron at the dedication of the Timothy Mills Public Safety Center September 16 in Rockledge. Tim was a longtime Brevard County firefighter who died last year.

Frank Sullivan, Ron, Bud Crisafulli and Tom Shuler (President, Florida Farm Bureau) at the FFB's annual luncheon at the Ag Center, September 17, 2005

Groundbreaking for three new homes by North Brevard Charities, County CDBG and HOME funds. Ron shown with County staff, North Brevard Charities Board and one of the new homeowners on Merritt Island

M.I. Exec. Council President Barbara Benn, KSC Director Jim Kennedy, Ron, State Senator Mike Haridopolos and State Rep. Bob Allen, Friday, September 9 during ceremonies promoting slogan, logo and Merritt Island's history and alignment with KSC.

Ron with firefighters and friends at the dedication of the Firetruck Reading Center at the Cocoa Library, September 3.

Ron and friend at the dedication of the Firetruck Reading Center at the Cocoa Library, September 3.

Ron with Chip Hanson, VFW, at the renaming the post on Labor Day in memory of fallen marine, Sgt. Elia Fontecchio, who was killed in an Iraq roadside bombing.

Ron with Merritt Island Jaycees at the annual Labor Day Block Party at Kiwanis Island, September 3

Ron with Ray Osborne (center) and Geo Ropert at the Non-fiction Writers Circle, Cape Canaveral Library, August 27, 2005.Subject: Smart Growth

Ron and Rick Sallick, Chairman of the annual Labor Day Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach benefiting the National Kidney Association.

Ron meeting with Denver Stutler, Jr., Secretary of Transportation, in Tallahassee August 17,2005, to discuss placement of guardrails in the median along I-95 in Brevard County

Ron at rededication of Myrt Tharp Park in Cocoa Village. Family members came as far away as Seattle, Washington to attend.

Ron clowning around during County Commission break

Ron,guest speaker, with U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon at the re-dedication of the Huey Helicopter, Veterans Center,Merritt Island August 14,2005

Miss Emma (Ron's Grandaughter) is growing up!

Four generations of Pritchard's....son, Rob; mother, Evelyn; Miss Emma; and Grandad Ron

Ron and Donna took a cracker tour for his vacation June 2005. They started in Titusville with an eco tour, lunch at Dixie Crossroads then on to "climb" Mount Dora. Traveled south to Forever Florida, then west to Cypress Gardens with a pit stop in Yeehaw Junction. Traveled southwest to Sarasota visiting the Mote Marine Laboratory then south to magnificent Sanabel/Captiva. Continued south thru Fort Myers beach to Naples en route to Everglades City and Chokoloskee, east to Fort Lauderdale then back to Brevard county. "Donna and I took as many back roads as we could find and ate at all the local restaurants. We sampled fine Florida food and met some really great people. Florida is a great state...and if you haven't done the back roads, you haven't seen the real Florida!"

Enjoying the shell car in Mount Dora. This would go with the coral house in Tarpon Springs

Ron visiting the Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium in Sarasota

Ron and Captain Doug on the Titusville Indian River Eco Tour

Ron prepping for airboat tour of Everglades at Everglades City

Ron with the Water Ski Team at Cypress Gardens

Ron with Jerry Sansom, F.I.N.D. Commissioner for Brevard County, discussing F.I.N.D. participation in UF Sea Grant Study for Marina Siting Element of the Manatee Protection Plan

Ron meeting with Brevard County Officials and Indian River County officials at the Indian River County Gun Range for the purpose of planning for a Brevard County Gun Range located in Central Brevard

Ron at the Ribbon Cutting for the Cocoa West Community Learning Center in Cocoa June 17, 2005

Ron with CFO and State Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher at a community gathering June 11, 2005

Ron with Attorney General Charlie Crist and Senator Mike Haridopolis at a community gathering June 11, 2005

Ron accepting a check for $4.3 Million from Lt. Governor Toni Jennings on behalf of the County Commission June 10, 2005. The check is for Community Development Block Grant disaster relief funds. It is important to remember that many families in Brevard County are still recovering from the devastation and hardship brought by last year's storms. The Feds (HUD) and State partnered in distributing these relief funds to repair/replace public infrastructure, provide housing and boost local economies

Ron with Miss Florida USA, Melissa Witek, at the Cocoa Beach 80th Birthday Parade, June 4, 2005

Ron with Larry Weber, Dir., Keep Brevard Beautiful, at KBB 2005 Awards Ceremony June 3, 2005

Ron with I Dream of Jeannie "look-alikes" at the Cocoa Beach 80th Birthday Parade, June 4, 2005

Ron with U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney and Joe Morgan, former mayor of Cocoa Beach and organizer of the Cocoa Beach 80th Birthday Celebration, June 4, 2005

Ron with Wyatt Werneth, Brevard County's Chief Lifeguard. Wyatt competed in the Waterman's Challenge June 4-5, 2005 during the 80th Cocoa Beach Birthday Celebration and won the title.

Ron, Cocoa Beach Commissioner Tony Sasso, and guests at the Cocoa Beach 80th Birthday Celebration Surfing Contest June 4, 2005

Ron and Jean-Michel Cousteau after their discussions regarding Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society June 2, 2005

Ron presenting the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award from President Bush April 27, 2005 to Carol Scoville, the hardest working senior in the Silver Sneakers Classes. Also shown is Chris Jaffe, Exec. Director, YMCA

Ron celebrating Johnnie Wilson's 100th birthday at Cocoa West Community Center April 16, 2005. Johnnie still bowls at Merritt Island Shore Lanes! What a lady!!!

Ron presenting Emergency Medical Dispatcher Award to Scott Anderson Friday, April 29, 2005, 5th Annual Brevard County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony.

Ron and "duffers" at the recent Junior Achievement Golf Tournament

Ron introduced by Mona Ray at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast April 20, 2005...as Ron said, "Volunteers make it happen"...

Grandkids and proud Grandad...Hunter age 10, Carson age 4, Miss Emma 16 months, Ron, over 21...our visit to Disney World...

Ron at Ribbon cutting at Patrick AFB Communications Center for the new Network Control Center with Brig. Gen. Sel. Mark Owens and Command
Staff April 5, 2005

Photo taken by 7-year-old Paulie Boss of Merritt Island...Ron has always been an Indians fan but also roots for the home team - our Washington Nationals...the Nats beat the Tribe this time...Ron couldn't lose...

Ron and friends at the Citizens for Florida Waterways Flea Market April 9/10

Tammy Robinson, Enchanted Forest Manager, with Ron discussing phase 2 plans for boardwalk, signage and stabilized trails

Ron and Marine Resources Council friends at Lagoon House Opening in Palm Bay, April 2, 2005

Ron dressed to ride! (Art of Harleys BCA Gala April 2, 2005)

(photo by 'Events to Go Photography')

Cocoa Beach Commissioner Tony Sasso, Cocoa Beach Mayor Skip Beeler, Bruce Johnston, Giles Malone, Mike Love, and Ron presenting a plaque to Beach Boys Johnston and Love at the Pier March 18, 2005

MIRA (Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency) Facade Improvement Project April 4, 2005
Pictured left to right:
Susan Hall, Beautification Committee; Dr. Laird Quenzler, Dr. David Strunk, Ron, Doug Robertson, MIRA consultant; Sandee Natowich, Beautification Committee; Tina Anderson, MIRA; Betsy Keenan, Beautification Committee.

Ron, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos and Senator Mike Haridopolos at the Multiple Sclerosis Walk March 19, 2005

READY, SET, GO for Ron and Senator Haridopolis at the MS Walk March 19, 2005

Photo after throwing out first pitch at Nationals vs Indians game March 15.  Ron, National's pitcher Livian Hernandez, local Nationals' fan, and Tom Perez.  Tom is a Merritt Islander who played for the Cleveland Indians in the fifties.

13th Annual Canaveral Golden Eagle Dinner. Commissioner Pritchard hosted a table as a member of the Dinner Committee for the third year.

Ron with Gen. Paul Tibbets, Enola Gay pilot, at TICO Air Show March 12, 2005.

Prior to his piloting the Enola Gay and as a Colonel, he was solely responsible for the organization, training and command of the world's first nuclear strike force.

Ron, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and Representative Dave Weldon at Space Coast Stadium March 6, 2005

North Merritt Island Little League Opening Day, March 6, 2005

District 2 Open House - January 14, 2005

District 2 Open House - January 14, 2005