Pritchard House temporarily closed after lightning strike BY FLORA REIGADA
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This rendering shows the United States Law Enforcement Eternal Flame monument. It will be built adjacent to the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville. It will honor all law enforcement figures from the past, present and future.
Everyone at the Titusville Welcome Center jumped when they heard the explosive thunder Aug. 14. Welcome Center Director Nicole Hall and others had just sat down for a meeting when a storm rolled in. “On that otherwise nice day, the storm seemed to come out of nowhere,” Hall said. “Suddenly, there was a crash of thunder and a flash of light. Someone saw lightning strike the chimney at the Pritchard House next door.”
Police Hall of Fame Cup Golf Tournament supports worthy causes BY FLORA REIGADA The community is invited to a day of golfing for a good cause at the fourth annual Police Hall of Fame Cup Golf Tournament, where a holein-one can win you a Harley Davidson motorcycle. It will take place Friday, Nov. 8 at the Indian River Preserve Golf and Country Club at 3950 Clubhouse Drive in Mims. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. “Each year, the tournament supports a different aspect of law enforcement,” said Tara Engle, the Police Hall of Fame vice president of Training and Strategic Development. “Past support has included disabled officers and their families. This year’s proceeds will support the United States Law Enforcement Eternal Flame to be built on land adjacent to the museum.” The museum is at 6350 Horizon Drive in Titusville. The eternal flame will be a 10-story tall infinity symbol burning an adjustable flame up to 20 feet high. It will blaze from a blue, memory rose petal 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
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“It will honor law enforcement officers past, present and future,” Engle said. The tournament also will support a Walk of Heroes brick walkway leading to the eternal flame. Bricks can be purchased to honor a loved one or law enforcement in general. “Brick orders are coming in, but we would like a thousand before we begin construction on the walkway,” Engle said. She anticipates the pace of orders to quicken as Christmas approaches. The tournament will have a scramble format, range balls, the longest drive for men and women, and closest-to-the-pin for men and women. Lunch and an awards dinner will be served. “Many organizations have donated items for raffles and goodie bags,” Engle said. “Miracle City Harley Davidson is making the motorcycle prize possible.” For tournament questions, registration and information about sponsorship, send an email to Engle at tarae@aphf.org, call 321-264-0911, extension 133 or go to aphf.org. “We will take sponsorships until the last minute,” she said. SL
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Titusville’s historic Pritchard House was struck by lightning in August. The chimney was damaged from the lightning strike.
Many in Downtown Titusville heard and witnessed the strike, including firefighters at the station across the street from the historic house. They immediately responded. They discovered that lightning had struck the west chimney, blasting off its copper cap and several bricks, scattering them in the yard. Inside, chimney flues in the kitchen and maid’s room were blown off, spreading mortar and concrete dust. In a child’s bedroom, electrical damage
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A lightning strike to Titusville’s historic Pritchard House left flash marks and burns on outlets and the walls of a child’s room.
left flash burns on the outlets and walls. No one was in the house so there were no injuries; nor was there a fire. However, the house was left with no electrical power or air conditioning. “We had to pack and move all delicate textiles, linens, vintage clothing and files in a file cabinet, to air-conditioned storage provided by the city, which owns the house,” North Brevard Heritage Foundation secretary Sandi Meyers said. Meyers added, “Back in the early days of electricity, Pritchard family members would unplug everything during a storm. But, no one can remember lightning striking the house until now.” The Pritchard House should be repaired and open in time for the yearend holidays. The Queen Anne style home, built in 1891 for Capt. James Pritchard and his family, is at 424 S. Washington Ave. For information about tours and events, call 321-607-0203 or go to nbbd.com/npr/preservation/. SL local, regional senior and boomer publications that meet to share leading edge strategies and marketing tactics. Besides Senior Life, the Bluewater Creative Group publishes the Viera Voice and the Boomer Guide. Its offices are located at 7630 North Wickham Road, Suite 105, in Viera. For more information about the group and its publications and services, call 321-242-1235 or go to bluewatercreativegroup.com. SL
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