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Small, but Mighty! Emmitsburg Native Assumes

Homeowners and Courtesy Photo Command of U.S. Coast Guard
passersby along a route Sector Field Office in Michigan
stretched just a little over
sixteen miles on the back
roads of Rocky Ridge, On July 20, Courtesy Photo
Emmitsburg, and Keymar 2018, Lt. Brian
had the pleasure of viewing Howard assumed
a small, but mighty command of the
tractor drive on Saturday U.S. Coast Guard
morning, August 18, Sector Field
2018. The drive, put on in Office in Grand
conjunction with Keysville Haven, Michigan.
Grace UCC’s Community Lt. Howard, an
Day and Tractor Show, Emmitsburg native,
was comprised of thirteen is a 2005 graduate
tractors of all colors and ages driven by members of the local community. of Catoctin
Among those drivers was Chris Stambaugh, who rode alongside his wife, High School in
Lara, on their International 1026 and Allis Chalmers 220. “The ride was Thurmont.
really nice!” Chris commented about the ride on Saturday, with the overall Howard comes
consensus from participants agreeing that it was a nice touch to add to the to Grand Haven
Community Day. from Galveston,
Drivers started at Mt. Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge at 10:00 a.m. and Texas, where
arrived at the Grace UCC Church in Keysville just before noon. The church he served as Pictured from left: Lt. Brian Howard’s wife, Alena; Lt. Brian Howard;
served up locally sourced hot dogs and hamburgers from Deer Run Farm Engineering Officer and Joan and John Howard.
in Emmitsburg; sides and delicious pie for dessert was homemade from aboard the Coast
church members. The Community Day and Tractor Show was the second Guard Cutter Dauntless. Brian is a 2009 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard
annual held at Keysville Grace UCC. The event aims to bring the community Academy, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He also completed his
together to enjoy a day outside with neighbors and friends in the country Master of Science degree from the University of California, Berkley, and is
setting of the church’s backyard. a licensed professional engineer. His duties at SFO Grand Haven include
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Brian is the son of Joan and John Howard of Emmitsburg. Brian is
• news@thecatoctinbanner.com • married to the former Alena Oglesbee of Houston, Texas, and they will
• Message Line 240-288-0108 • reside in West Olive, Michigan.
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