The "Officer McGillicuddy Is Waiting For Your Hugs" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Reading in my local LNP morning Newspaper of a new officer being inducted into the local Police force.  Story's about a little horse by the name of Officer McGillicuddy. A bit over 20 miles to the south of Lancaster, Pennsylvania lies the small town of Quarryville.  I have taken you there several times with me for stories, but today's story will take you there one more time to learn about a miniature horse who joined the Police Department in the town.  

Officer McGillicuddy, photograph by Lancaster Newspapers

Officer McGillicuddy is now a member of the Police Department after being sworn in as an officer a few weeks ago.  The new officer is a 2 1/2-foot-tall, 330 pound miniature horse.  Officer McGillicuddy was sworn in by Mr. Anthony Cavallaro,  the Mayor of Quarryville.  He sports the same type of uniform as his other fellow officers, but in a much different size.  The department's newest member is listed as a "Community Relation's Specialist" who will be responsible for cultivating positive police and community relationships.  Officer McGillicuddy will volunteer his time at Quarryville Police Foundation events in exchange for a few treats, a few pats on his back and a few rubs of his head.  Officer McGillicuddy is the pet of Maddie, the 6-year-old niece of Quarryville Police Foundation board member Kirklyn Groves.  The story in the paper reported that he will not be giving rides while on duty, but will welcome hugs from the children of the community in exchange for his hard work schedule.  I'm sure he would enjoy seeing you if you happen to be in the vicinity Quarryville, Pennsylvania.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.