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Grand marshal Gary Gruenke takes on a new kind of Watercade duty

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Officer Gary Gruenke

Officer Gary Gruenke

Emcee Megan Yates playfully holds a crown over Watercade grand marshal Gary Gruenke’s head as emcee Shauna Hannan laughs during the coronation July 10.  STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER

Emcee Megan Yates playfully holds a crown over Watercade grand marshal Gary Gruenke’s head as emcee Shauna Hannan laughs during the coronation July 10. STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER

Litchfield Police Officer Gary Gruenke joined a youngster on playground equipment during a block party at Sunrise Terrace Park in 2017.  Photo by Samuel Carlson

Litchfield Police Officer Gary Gruenke joined a youngster on playground equipment during a block party at Sunrise Terrace Park in 2017.Photo by Samuel Carlson

Litchfield Police Officer Gary Gruenke pauses to take a photo with children who were participating in the Shop with a Cop event in December 2015.

Litchfield Police Officer Gary Gruenke pauses to take a photo with children who were participating in the Shop with a Cop event in December 2015.

Litchfield Police Officers Gary Gruenke, left, and Ben Aho, right, help kids at the Shop with a Cop event decide what to buy for Christmas presents. Needy families are able to spend $75 to buy Christmas gifts for themselves and family. File photo.

Litchfield Police Officers Gary Gruenke, left, and Ben Aho, right, help kids at the Shop with a Cop event decide what to buy for Christmas presents. Needy families are able to spend $75 to buy Christmas gifts for themselves and family.File photo.