Torch is carried

Pictured in the center is Greg Manuel, of Pine Prairie, as he proudly carries the Special Olympics torch at the State Qualifying Event held on April 6, at Teurlings Catholic School in Lafayette. Manuel qualified at these games to participate in the 25-meter race and the field event, softball throw at the state level. The State Summer Games will be held May 17-19 at Southeastern Louisiana Universit...

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