CONWAY — “I’d say it’s controlled chaos, but it’s going well,” Conway Parks and Recreation Director Michael Lane said, smiling, referring to the opening day of the eight-week summer camp on Tuesday afternoon. “
Registration this summer is up by about 15 campers (from Conway and Albany) over last year.
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