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The Camden area, a vibrant and caring community nestled in the pine-covered hills on the bluffs overlooking the Ouachita River, is truly a diamond in the rough.

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ChamberWelcome

2Camden Area Chamber of Commerce www.camdenarkansas.com

The Camden Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve asthe community development organization that represents mostof Ouachita County and the western part of Calhoun County inArkansas. The Chamber recognizes the unique potential thatour area possesses for growth in tourism, industry and business,

and works with local firms and organizations to help capitalize on theseabundant opportunities.

Take some time and browse thispublication. The information will makeyou familiar with the richness of our area.If you have any questions concerningtourism or relocation to the area and youcan’t find the answer here, feel free tocall, visit our website, or e-mail us formore information.

This Community Profile andMembership Directory contains a wealthof information on our area, but nopublication can compare toexperiencing the Camden area foryourself.

Whether you are interested in visitingour festivals or historic sites in the areaor are looking for a place to start yourbusiness, come on down. We have aplace for you!

Mission StatementThe Camden Area Chamber ofCommerce is committed to assisting its members by planning,coordinating and conducting activities that promote a growingeconomy, thereby, fostering expansion of business and industry,enhancing quality of life and providing a positive communityimage.

Beth OsteenCamden Area Chamber of Commerce

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P.O. BOX 278 • 206 VAN BUREN NECAMDEN, ARKANSAS 71711

870-836-6436 • camden.ar.gov

The Camden area, a vibrant and caringcommunity nestled in the pine-covered hills on thebluffs overlooking the Ouachita (Wash-I-taw)River, is truly a diamond in the rough. Almost14,000 people reside in Camden (the county seat)and approximately 32,000 live in Ouachita County.The country covers an area of over 700 square miles.

The streets of Camden are lined withantebellum homes and historic landmarks that onlyscratch the surface of a rugged heritage enriched byIndian folklore and the glories and heartbreaks ofthe Civil War. But the soul of the area’s historiclegacy lies not on its heroic mystique but ado-or-die pioneer work ethic that has put thiscommunity on the industrial map.

The land itself, quilted with hardwoods andpine, is a natural habitat for an abundance of wildlife. The river, lakes, and streams that stitch theland together are filled with bass, crappie,catfish, and bream.

Camden is a community whose heart isrooted not only in the richness of its past or thepromise of its future, but also in its peoplethemselves. With over 20 active civic groups andan abundance of volunteers, Camden has provento be a community where its citizens get involved.

Welcome to our community, where a historicpast, a progressive present, and a promising futurecharacterize the Camden area.

WelcomeTo CAMDENCAMDEN

CITY OF CAMDEN, ARKANSASINCORPORATED 1844

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Camden Area Chamber of Commerce314 South Adams Ave. • Camden, AR 71701

Phone: (870) 836-6426Website: www.teamcamden.com

E-mail: [email protected]

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CEO/President Daniel M. NugaraExecutive Vice President Joseph C. Nugara, Sr.Director of Business OperationsMichael D. Nugara

Vice President Gordy SwinehartAcquisition Manager Alan ZahringerProject Sales Manager Jerry DeWittProject Coordinator Jodie Stackowiak

Director of Production Joseph C. Nugara, Jr.Production Manager Nick OlahGraphic Designer Sarah KavanaghGraphic Production Stacey R. CorderoDirectories CoordinatorMichael SumrakAd Coordinator Director Stefanie MikutisAd Production Coordinator Tracy PorchAd Design Manager Kerri Reaves

Staff Writer Becky Cline

Chamber Welcome

Welcome to Camden

History of Camden

Location & Transportation

Attractions & Lodging

Culture & Events

Shopping & Dining

Homes & Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation

Education

Business & Industry

Healthcare

Government

Worship

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HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC.Post Office Box 3108

East Camden, Arkansas 71711

Phone: 870-574-0010Fax: 870-574-1828Email: [email protected]

HORTON’S ALIGNMENT& BRAKE SERVICE

“Quality Service at a Fair Price”

(870) 836-50862410 Chidester Road • Camden, Arkansas 71701

Alignments • Brakes • Braking SystemsCustom Wheels • Front End Work • Repair

Shocks • Struts • Wheels • 45 Years Experience

Executive Rental ApartmentsFully Furnished

(Located in Camden’s Historic District)

• Cable TV

• Wireless Internet

• All Bills Paid

• Weekly Maid Service

• Towels and Linens

• Dishwasher

• Washer and Dryer

• Microwave

• Dishes and Flatware

For information contact Slatner, LLC

Teresia ThompsonColdwell Banker/Thompson Realty870-837-1400

Slatner Company325-650-9955

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Welcome to Camden

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On behalf of the citizens of Camden andOuachita County, we want to invite you toenjoy the many things we have to offervisitors and residents of our community.After all, we weren’t dubbed “Where History

Lives!” for nothing!

Two historical museums are located inCamden, both of which are listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.The Camden Area Chamber ofCommerce offices and Main StreetCamden are located in the historicMissouri-Pacific Depot, built in 1913.The depot houses a mini-museumcontaining railroad and Civil Warmemorabilia as well as Grapette andCamark Pottery, both of which weremanufactured in Camden. TheMcCollum-Chidester House was home toboth the Union and Confederate Armiesand houses original furnishings.

Recreational activities abound on thescenic Ouachita River, with three stateparks only minutes away. Hunting for deer,squirrel, turkey and other game birds isabundant in the majestic pine forestssurrounding Camden and Ouachita County.A public swimming pool, a public andprivate golf course and numerous tennis courts and parks arefor the enjoyment of our visitors and residents. ScenicByway 7 runs through Camden and is flanked by muralstouting the rich history of the area.

Camden is home to SAU Tech, a branch of SouthernArkansas University, an outstanding technical schoolspecializing in aviation maintenance, nursing, multi-media,CISCO, computer technology and business courses. SAUTech is renowned for accommodating local business andindustry in creating and offering specialized courses andclasses that enhance workforce development. SAU Tech isaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is amember of the North Central Association. Our citizens

recognize the importance of excellence in education and insupporting the achievements of our youth. The four schooldistricts in Ouachita County – Bearden, Camden/Fairview,Harmony Grove and Stephens – are noted for top honors inscholastics, athletics and the arts. Camden’s economic baseincludes Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire

Control, Aerojet, Raytheon,General Dynamics, Esterline Armtec, National TechnicalSystems, Spectra Technologies and Day & Zimmerman.From corporations to private enterprises, the economicopportunities in Camden and Ouachita County continue togrow. For more information concerning business andindustry, please contact the Ouachita Partnership forEconomic Development at 870-836-2210. Camden’sexcellent quality of life, culture and economic diversitymake it a great destination for residence, recreation orbusiness. The Camden Area Chamber of Commerceextends to you a hearty South Arkansas greeting. We hopeyour stay is pleasantly memorable and you will return soonand often. Our Southern hospitality is known nationwide,so let us know if we can assist you in any way.

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Thanks to caring citizens, much of Camden’shistory has been preserved and many of theAntebellum homes restored. Visitors don’twant to miss our Historic Downtown District,as well as the Historic Clifton-Greening Street

District, the Washington Street Historic District, therestored Missouri Pacific Depot, the many Civil Warlandmarks, and the more than 20 historic houses listed onthe National Register of Historic Places. One of thesehomes is open as a bed and breakfast lodge while theMcCollum-Chidester House serves as a museum withhistory dating back as far as 1847.

Camdenactually wasborn in 1824as a steamboatlanding wherecotton wasloaded andshipped toNew Orleans.In fact, the

Bluff, as it was known, was one of the leadingcotton-shipping terminals and became the site of a cottongin in 1841, launching Camden’s industrial history.

The McCollum-Chidester House was a place wherestagecoach drivers and traveling visitors found rest,refreshment and gracious hospitality in the days before theCivil War. The house is practically unchanged, as visitorscan view original furnishings, mementos and bullet holesin the upstairs walls.

The town certainly has seen a fair share of famousindividuals passing through its history. Nineteenthcentury writer Edgar Allen Poe worked as a printer forthe local newspaper, The Herald, in 1845. More recently,parts of John Jakes‚ “The North and the South”made-for-television mini-series, were filmed at theMcCollum-Chidester House. Kirstie Alley and PatrickSwayze were two favorites of the locals. Camdenites wereextras in the scenes filmed here. Martin Scorcese directedhis first movie, Box Car Bertha, featuring Barbara Hersheyand David Carradine in Camden as well.

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The museum tells the fascinatingstories of this region’s naturalresources, with emphasis onpetroleum and brine. Explorestate-of-the-art indoor exhibits,as well as working equipment

on display outside in the adjacentOil Field Park.

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources3853 Smackover Highway • Smackover, AR

870-725-2877www.amnr.org

History of Camden

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Location&Transportation

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Getting to and from Camden, convenientlylocated in the center of South Arkansas, isremarkably simple and efficient. The area isfortunate to have some of the best roads inthe state, with U.S. Highway 79 linking

Camden to destinations north and south, and Interstate 30less than 40 miles away. Camden sits just 100 miles southof the state capital, Little Rock, and a few hours drivefrom Shreveport, Monroe, Memphis and Dallas. TheCamden area is separated from the Louisiana state line bya mere 50 miles. Magnolia and El Dorado, the remainingtwo-thirds of our tri-county area, can be found within a30-mile drive from Camden. Scenic Byway 7 runs northand south through Arkansas, with a view of murals in

downtown Camden and many independently-ownedrestaurants that welcome all tourists and especially bikers.

The Camden Municipal Airport provides a modern6500 x 100 foot runway, full length taxi way and 24-hour fuel suitable for all general aviation, corporateaircraft and freight aircraft. Other surroundingairports include South Arkansas Regional Airport inEl Dorado (32 miles from Camden), Grider FieldMunicipal Airport in Pine Bluff (73 miles fromCamden), and Little Rock National Airport (98miles from Camden).

Six motor freight companies serve the Camden area,along with the Union Pacific Railroad, Camden &Southern Railroads and East Camden HighlandShort Line Railroad. The U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers maintains the Ouachita River fromCamden south through connecting tributaries to theMississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexicofor navigation, flood control and recreationalpurposes.

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Attractions& Lodging

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Tourists find many reasons to flock to the Camden

area, starting with our unique festivals like the BPW

Barn Sale, the Daffodil Festival, Bearden’s Gazebo

Festival and the annual Juneteenth Celebration (see

the calendar of annual events in the Fun, Culture &

Celebration section of this book for details). Visitors also like to

take advantage of the abundant wildlife and fishing opportunities

found in this part of the state.

No one should miss visiting the McCollum-Chidester House or

the drive-by tour of the more than 20 historic homes and

numerous landmarks that grace the community. Another popular

attraction is a tour of seven authentically furnished log cabins,

owned by Patsy Hale. The Oakland Cemetery (Confederate

cemetery) has been restored and houses many unknown soldiers’

graves from the Civil War.

Camden offers a total of four hotels and an historic bed and

breakfast, giving our area a total of 226 rooms available for

visiting tourists. Dining opportunities cover a wide spectrum for a

variety of tastes. From drive-ins and drive-throughs to bar and

grills, seafood and steakhouses, you are sure to find just what your

taste buds crave. In addition to some of the best fish and steaks in

the state, you’ll find plenty of ethnic dishes like authentic

Chinese and Mexican here as well. All are served with friendly

service and good conversation.

Camden’s unique shopping opportunities roll out our big-city

selections with small-town personal courtesy. Public and private

entities continue to revitalize the downtown area by preserving its

unique quality and heritage. A visit to downtown will tempt you

with unique shopping and eating from independent retailers that

are always welcoming and will fulfill your shopping needs.

So plan to relax awhile in Camden’s serene, natural setting where

its friendly citizens enjoy a down home lifestyle. You’ll see why

Camden is THE place to come home to.

Woods PlaceRestaurant &Professional Catering

Pastas, Seafood andSouthern Style Catfish at its best!

1173 WashingtonCamden, AR 71701870.836.0474Fax 870.836.2947

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d Daffodil Festival: Second weekend in March. TheDaniel Estate enables visitors to see approximatelytwo million blooming daffodils while enjoying localentertainment and numerous craft and foodvendors. Antebellum Home, garden and cemeterytours are included, as well as a 5K run, steakcookoff, civil war encampment, poker run, bikeshow and pancake breakfast.

d Juneteenth Celebration: Second weekend in June.Arts and craft vendors, food vendors, sportstournaments, family reunions, parade and concertsare abundant during this event.

d Bearden Gazebo Festival: Father’s Day weekend.Food, concerts, family fun and games begin thisfestival that ends with a fireworks show.

d Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) BarnSale: Second weekend in June. Arts and craftvendors, food vendors, sports tournaments, familyreunions, parade and concerts are abundant duringthis event.

d Downtown Trick or Treat: October 31. MainStreet Camden merchants pass out candy to localchildren who visit their stores.

d Christmas Open House: Second Sunday inNovember. Tour local gift shops and floral shops tosee the new Christmas ideas and decorations for theseason while enjoying refreshments.

d Christmas Parade: First Tuesday night inDecember.

AnnualCalendarofEvents

Culture& Events

Camden is blossoming with entertainmentvenues ranging from annual festivals toparades, movies on the Ouachita River,historic home tours, community concerts,an historic museum, a community theatre

and numerous church-sponsored events for people ofall races and faiths.

The 70-member South Arkansas Symphony presentsmany concerts each year in Camden and thesurrounding areas. Camden residents also enjoycommunity concerts, plays and art exhibits on aregular basis.

When it comes to history, the McCollum-ChidesterHouse Museum owned by the Ouachita CountyHistorical Society attracts a healthy share of curiousvisitors. The Museum of Natural Resources is located inSmackover, only 18 miles away which contains the richoil and brine history of south Arkansas.

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Camden’s unique shopping opportunities rollout our big-city selections with small-townpersonal courtesy. Main Street Camden iscontinuously revitalizing the downtown areaand preserving its unique qualities and

heritage. Two antique malls, a bakery, bookstore, clothingstores, gift shops, sporting goods, music store, homedecorating and numerous banking options make this areaconvenient for many shopping needs.

Dining opportunities cover a wide spectrum for a variety of tastes.From drive-ins and drive-throughs to bar and grills, seafood andsteakhouses, you are sure to find just what your taste buds crave. Inaddition to some of the best fish and steaks in the state, you’ll findplenty of ethnic dishes like authentic Chinese and Mexican here aswell. All are served with friendly service and good conversation.

Great Foods • Unique Collectibles• Specialty Soups, Salads & Sandwiches

Chicken, Fish, Mexican, Steaks &• The Best Burgers in Town

• Home of the World-Famous“Cream of Cilantro” Soup

• Free Wifi Throughout

• Beer & Wine • Covered Sidewalk Dining

• Private Meeting Room For Up To 100,With Camden’s Largest Round Dining Table

Catering Services • Take-OutsMonday Thru Saturday/11AM to 9PM

107 Washington Street SE - Downtown Camden

870-836-5566

1023 W. Washington St. •• Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9371 • www.catherinesbistro.com

Contemporary DelicatessenWeekday LunchesPrivate Parties

Catering At Your Service1506 N. Vine • Magnolia

870-234-5173

Shopping &Dining

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Scenic and serene, the area surrounding Camden isprimarily rural. As a result, the overall cost ofliving is several points below the national averageand tax rates are low. The house of your dreams atthe price of your dreams awaits you in Camden.

That’s why the Camden area offers outstanding residentialcommunities to reside in, raise a family, or retire. A wideselection of reasonably priced contemporary and traditional(including some historic) homes are available. Five modernapartment complexes and townhouses are also available forrent or lease as well as executive style short furnished facilities.Numerous friendly and reputable realtors will be glad to helpyou make the best choice for your lifestyle.

870-836-2794 • Fax 870-836-2612

Misty870-818-8212

Gary972-313-5580

Katie870-562-4737

Mark870-818-1022

Susie870-833-1995

Teresia Thompson, GRIPrincipal Broker/Owner

870-818-6083

797 California - Camden, AR

870-837-1400www.coldwellbanker.com

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Homes & Lifestyle

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Outdoor Recreation

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Of course! Our mild climate and proximity to nearby lakes (some of the bestfishing spots in Arkansas), reservoirs, state parks and the Ouachita Riveroffer unlimited opportunities year-round for children of all ages who enjoythe outdoors. The newest addition to the Ouachita River is theampitheater, featuring Movies on the River during summer months, a

waterfall, picnic tables, boat ramps, boat slips and a walking trail. A short ride north isSandy Beach on the Ouachita River that sees plenty of activity during the summer monthswith its boat ramp, picnic areas and a playground for the youngsters. For those with access

to a boat, there are small sandy beaches tospend those hot summer days right on theOuachita River. White Oak Lake StatePark, a short 18-mile drive away, offerscampgrounds, swimming areas, fishing,scenic nature trails, picnic areas and aplayground.

Thousands of acres of land in and aroundCamden provide some of the best deerand turkey hunting in this part of thecountry. This paradise for sportsmen alsoboasts abundant quail, squirrel, rabbitand dove hunting. Many sportsmen fromother areas travel to Camden just for thehunting seasons in our serene andabundant environment.

Other recreational activities in theCamden area include a bowling alley,numerous tennis courts, ballparks,soccer fields, municipal parks,swimming pools, walking trails andgolf courses. The Ouachita CountyBoys and Girls Club is equipped withbaseball parks, soccer fields, an indoor

and outdoor basketball court, a large park withpicnic areas, a community building available for functions and indoor games such as pool.

The Ouachita County Library, which is known for its outstanding genealogical archives,offers summer activities for children. Our children enjoy Boy and Girl Scouts, numerous 4-H activities, martial arts, gymnastics and dance facilities. PeeWee Football is a favoriteamong children and parents alike. Second through fifth grade boys can participate in thesport and girls of the same age group participate as cheerleaders.

Homes & Lifestyle

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Education

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Along with academic excellence, studentsin secondary schools participate inextracurricular activities such as football,basketball, track, cross country, baseball,tennis, golf, volleyball, softball and

gymnastics. In addition to sports, students can chooseto join bands, cheerleading, drill teams, choral music,quiz bowl, speech/drama, journalism and NJROTC.

In a rural community with a vested interest inagriculture, Future Farmers of America and 4-Horganizations have livestock judging teams andparticipate in livestock projects and show competition.In a nutshell, our school community is motivated to

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Education

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achieve excellence in parenting, teachingand learning. All students are lifelonglearners with the individual potential tomeet the challenges of a global society.

Our area also has two private schools,Camden Christian Academy and VictoryChristian Academy, which offer parentschoices concerning their children’seducation.

HIGHER EDUCATIONNearby Southern Arkansas UniversityTech (SAU Tech) is a two-yearcomprehensive college offering a varietyof credit programs that lead to theAssociate of Arts, the Associate ofScience and the Associate of AppliedScience degrees. The college has an extensive offering ofonline degrees and courses. The college also operates theArkansas Fire Training Academy, Arkansas EnvironmentalTraining Academy, Career Academy for secondary students,and the Ouachita and Calhoun County Adult EducationCenters. There is a four-year college, Southern ArkansasUniversity, within 50 miles of SAU Tech that offers othereducational opportunities. SAU Tech is part of the SouthernArkansas University System.

SAU Tech provides students with the unique experience ofbeing able to live on a college campus while learning in a smallclassroom setting. Campus housing provides students withindependence while giving them access to college services andclassrooms. SAU Tech also provides a connection for studentsplanning to obtain employment after graduation with localcorporations in the Highland Industrial Park.

Whether it’s a career degree or a transfer degree, SAU Techcan provide the program for you to start your educationaljourney!

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Business & Industry

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The Camden area is steadily working ondrawing in new retail industry to ensurecontinued growth for the community. TheChamber, city and county governments, theOuachita Partnership for Economic

Development, and other organizations and individualsare dedicating time and energy into this project. With askilled workforce and available facilities, Camden is theideal place for industrial prospects wanting to locate in agrowing, progressive area.

For instance, Highland Industrial Park in East Camden isa privately owned industrial park whose tenants employover 3,000 people and include the hi-tech Department of

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FUNERAL HOMEServing with dignity since 1868

442 Jefferson Street SWCamden, Arkansas 71701

www.proctorfuneralhome.com

(870) 836-2108(870) 836-2264

[email protected]

Lane Cook, ManagerFernando FordDewey GossettDelton Gulley

Rod Halliburton

Gary Mosley, ManagerDot Kilpatrick

David MahaffeyCarl Tillery

Lisa Van Assche

Richard Mosley, PresidentCindy BillingsleyDevin BillingsleyKevin BrownThomas Cantrell

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ATTENTION DESIGNER!

Please make sure thereis a .25-inch margin on

all sides of this adwhere no text or logos

are present!

ATM Locations in CamdenMain Bank, 116 Jefferson SW

West Washington Branch, 1140 West WashingtonCardinal Branch, 208 Cardinal Shopping Center

East Camden Branch, 536 HWY 274Inside the Ouachita Medical Center, 638 California SW

For all your Real Estate, Mortgage, Home Improvement and Personal Loan needs.Contact Judi Castlebury, Steven Word or Tina Davis

www.fbtarkansas.comwww.fbtarkansas.comP a870.836.5701870.836.5701

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Defense and Fortune 500 companies such asAerojet, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics,Esterline Armtec, Spectra Technologies,National Technical System, Day & Zimmermanand Raytheon to name a few. Parts of thePatriot Missile, as well as the GMLRS (GuidedMultiple-Launch-Rocket System), key elementsin Operation Desert Storm, were manufacturedin Highland Industrial Park. After visiting ourarea, you’ll see why such reputable companieshave made Camden their home.

Located in Highland Industrial ParkP.O. Box 3355

Camden, AR 71711

Phone: (870) 574-2555Fax: (870) 574-1457

Email: [email protected]

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

INC.

ARQUEST

It’s Your Diaper

Arquest Inc.Highland Industrial Park

Highway 274, P.O. Box 3107Camden, AR 71711

870-574-1420870-574-2279 Fax

www.arquest.com

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Gin Foster870-818-1055

Ramona Crain870-818-1595

Melanie Reynolds870-833-2614

Nancy Lott870-818-9591

Brenda Kirkley870-807-0546

Donna Herring870-833-3119

Tammy George870-818-8207

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Campbell & Company301 Washington • Camden, AR 71701

[email protected]

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by appointmentplease

Maul RoadAnimal ClinicDr. Betty S. Rigby, DVM

1249 Maul Road, Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4371

email: [email protected] our Website at http://www.maulroadanimalclinic.com

OFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday

8:00am - 5:30pm

“We treat your pet like one of ours!”INSURANCE &REAL ESTATE

870-836-5775125 Jefferson St., SW, P.O. Drawer F

Camden, Arkansas 71701

www.jordan-agency.com or www.ezmls.com

Principal Broker, Bill Jordan

Main Office340 Cash Road SW • Camden, AR 71701

870-836-4400

El Dorado Office2416 N West Ave • El Dorado, AR 71730

870-863-6000

24-7 Audio Response: 1-800-564-2360www.myrvcu.com

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Alyssa Scott-Nutt, O.D.Jerry Nutt, O.D.

515 Cash Road • Camden, AR 71701870-836-2525

www.FamilyEyeCareAR.com

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Sales: 800-656-9992 514 East 5thService: 800-745-7305 El Dorado, AR 71730Fax: 870-862-7327 870-881-9333

Email: [email protected] • www.oetxk.com

AUTHORIZED DEALERCOPIERS & FAX MACHINES

JAY HELM

870-574-9971

387 HWY 278 EASTCAMDEN, AR 71701

Jackie HamptonCell: 870-310-0521Fax: 870-574-9973

IN EL DORADO870-875-2000

Fax: 870-875-2022

870-836-4141422 JEFFERSON ST.

CAMDEN, AR

Fine Furnishings & Accessories

www.hardwicksfurniture.com

FINANCING AVAILABLE

440 Adams SW, Camden • 870-836-5057 • Out of Town Call 1-800-806-5057

YOUR HOMETOWNTIRE HEADQUARTERS

Auto • Light Truck • Utility• Tractor Tires • Mud Tires • 4x4s & ATVs

• Skidders • Flotation Tires

Open Monday - Friday 7am-5pm • Sat 7am-Noon

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During those times of life when illnessstrikes, Camden’s medical scene canmake you feel better about yourtreatment options.

Ouachita County Medical Center, a 98-bed acutecare hospital, has a newly completed women’s centerand is a non-profit facility. The medical staff consistsof 22 active staff members and approximately 25consulting staff members. OCMC has modern, state-of-the-art equipment, including a new Elscint CTScanner, diasonic ultra-sound, nuclear medicineequipment, a full-body bone densitometer, an MRI,and modern LDRP rooms.

OCMC offers many services not usually found incommunities the size of Camden, including a homehealth program, a 23-bed chemical dependency unit,a geriatric psych unit, a hospice program, anorthopedic & physical rehabilitation program, a mealdelivery system and a state-of-the-art day surgerycenter.

OCMC is fully licensed by the state of Arkansas andall of its services are accredited by the JointCommission on Accreditation of Health CareOrganizations. The home health, healthware,hospice and chemical dependency programs areindividually accredited by the Joint Commission also.For long-term care, the Camden area supports four

nursing homes, one with adedicated Alzheimer’s unitand a modern mentalhealth care clinic. TheChristian Health Centerserves the working personwith no insurance privileges.

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An elected mayor and an eight-member city council governCamden, with the mayor electedto four-year terms and the citycouncil elected to two-year terms.

Mayor Chris Claybaker and council provide afull range of municipal services including policeprotection, fire protection, garbage collection,the top recycling center in the state, and waterand sewer services. County government consistsof Ouachita County Judge Mike Hesterly andJustices of the Peace that provide services torural county residents.

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Camden is fortunate to have an excellent variety ofreligious denominations throughout the community.Nearly every Christian denomination isrepresented, with servicesopen to all faiths.

Many local churches play a large role in ourcommunity, sponsoring positive recreationand entertainment for our citizens of allages. For our youngsters and youth there arecamps, Bible schools, field trips, fall festivals,fifth quarters, carnivals and Christian rockgroups, to name a few. Some of the servicesand entertainment that our local churchesoffer our adults are Mother’s Day Out, Parent’s

Sunday WorshipPraise Service.......8:30amSunday School......9:30amWorship Service....10:30amYouth.....................5:00pm

Additional ActivitiesPre-School

Pre 2, 2yr. - 4yr.Wednesday After School Activities

JAM (Jesus And Me)2yr. - 6th Grade

Night Out, self-improvement and family oriented seminars,frequent outings for senior citizens, visitation and outreachfor shut-ins, food banks and other services for those in need,guest evangelists, gospel singing, banquets, socials andsoftball and volleyball leagues.

Christian service and fellowship are easily found in theCamden area. New residents are sure to find a church tocall home.

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Accounting ServicesL.E. Lindsey, CPAP.O. Box 398Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7311

AppraisersClayton GroupMike Clayton819 Lakewood Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-0357

AttorneysGene Bramblett, Atty. At Law146 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-7328

Searcy Harrell, Atty. At LawP.O. Box KCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-7725

Paul Lindsey, Atty. At LawP.O. Box KCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-7725

Allen Roberts, Atty. At LawP.O. Box 280Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5310

Automotive ServicesBuddy’s Wrecker ServiceWilliam AtkinsP.O. Box 636Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7335

Camden Motor Supply - NAPADwain StevensP.O. Box 761Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5051

Horton’s Alignment & BrakeBonnie Horton2410 Chidester Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5086

Jim Golden Ford Lincoln MercuryJim GoldenP.O. Box 934Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2100

Lee Stone Collision CenterLee Stone1254 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-0308

Performance Chevrolet-Cadillac-BuickDoug LancasterP.O. Box RCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-5066

Pit Stop Quick LubeDoug Herring1268 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7717

R&G MotorsRodney Pamer1255 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5757

Cable ServicesCam-Tel CompanyStacy Eads113 Madison Ave. NECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8111

CommunicationsAlltelMichael Griffin1308 Northwest Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730

Apex CommunicationsCheri Burnette113 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-1191

Bryant Outdoor AdvertisingBob Bryant110 Harrison Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9331

Camden NewsSue SillimanP.O. Box 798Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8192

Mark Smith CommunicationsMark Smith506 N. West Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-7929

Merritt’s Phone ServiceTerry MerrittP.O. Box 127Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-9409

Radio WorksDonna BradshawP.O. Box 957Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-9567

Russell Cellular & Satellite616 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7300

ConsultantsImorpheus PublicationsAdrianne Toney232 N. Adams Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 818-5523

The Vincent McBeth Group Int’l.Vincent McBeth1760 Holly Hill Dr.Camden, AR 71701(800) 736-1850

Contractor - PlumbingJ. D. Denton PlumbingDelano Denton158 Ouachita 206Camden, AR 71701(870) 574-0786

Contractors - ElectricCamden Electric ServiceTom Smart110 Harrison Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5774

Evers & Whatley Electric CompanyRandy Evers311 Campbell Rd.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 863-4494

S & S ElectricRoy Speer586 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5615

Contractors - GeneralHargett ConstructionAdrian Hargett1613 E. Main St.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-3771

Hutchins & WunnenbergTom Smart110 Harrison St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9331

Contractors - Heating & AirAkis Heating and AirJoe Akis725 California St., BCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-7916

Dean’s Heating & AirAlan Dean1300 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7785

Gatling’s Cooling & HeatingPaul Smith433 Van Buren St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7954

Contractors - PaintingBradshaw Painting Contractors, Inc.Joe Bradshaw153 Ouachita 162Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8179

Educational ServicesCamden Christian AcademyBob Taynor1245 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3716

Camden Fairview SchoolsDr. Jerry Guess625 Clifton St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-4193

SAU TechDr. Corbet LamkinP.O. Box 3499East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-4500

South Central Service Co-opMarsha Daniels400 Maul Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2213

Employment AgenciesEmployers Staffing of Arkansas (ESA)Brad Barfield1041 Washington St. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 837-2811

ManpowerNancy Shanks809 N. Hervey St., Ste. EHope, AR 71801(870) 777-0365

EntertainmentCamden LanesKenneth Long1665 Nix Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6733

Faith-BasedFairview United Methodist ChurchJim Cross2603 Mt. Holly Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-4383

First Baptist ChurchRichard Piles348 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6456

First United Methodist ChurchRev. Buddy Ratliff121 Harrison St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6871

God’s Place InternationalReese BroadnaxP.O. Box 1157Camden, AR 71711(870) 837-2350

Greater New Calvary COGICBishop Wallace Johnson3150 Hwy. 7 S.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5408

St. John’s Episcopal ChurchFred HudsonP.O. Box 695Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2658

Timothy United Methodist ChurchBryan Diffey1800 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8301

Zion Hill Baptist ChurchChester L. Thompson, Jr.P.O. Box 230Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-3744

Buyer’s Guide

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Financial AdvisorsEdward JonesBeth Smith604 Dooley Womack Dr.Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-0165

Rivers Investment GroupDanny Rivers658 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3000

Financial InstitutionsBancorpSouthTessa WilsonP.O. Box 1017Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8136

Bank of BeardenKen Riley1 N. 2ndBearden, AR 71720(870) 687-2233

Farmers Bank & TrustBlake FainP.O. Box 977Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5701

First Bank of South ArkansasPhil FosterP.O. Box 10Camden, AR 71711(870) 837-8300

River Valley Credit UnionTammy Passafiume340 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4400

Simmons First Bank-TrustRobin ThorntonP.O. Box 992El Dorado, AR 71731

Stephens Security BankDuncan GraysonP.O. Box 7Stephens, AR 71764(870) 786-5416

Funeral HomesProctor Funeral HomeRichard MosleyP.O. Box PCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-2108

Williams Funeral HomeFraulene RogersP.O. Box 220Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5096

Government AgenciesArkansas Game and FishGail StricklandP.O. Box 110Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-4612

Arkansas Scholarship LotteryClaim Center115 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(501) 683-2000

Calhoun County TreasurerKristi WebbP.O. Box 121Hampton, AR 71744(870) 798-2827

Central Arkansas Development CouncilDebbie Bartlett313 Jefferson Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3200

Ouachita County JudgeMike HesterlyP.O. Box 644Camden, AR 71711(870) 837-2210

Congressman Mike RossP.O. Box 374Prescott, AR 71857(870) 887-5109

SWAPDD, Inc. (Arkansas Workforce)Glory Hardy232 Adams Ave. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5024

IndividualsThomas Bensberg134 Bensberg Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6525

Clay Genn357 Ouachita 15Chidester, AR 71726(870) 807-0347

Robert Green, CPAP.O. Box 460Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-6528

Richard Kennedy625 Pierce St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5816

Thomas McGill440 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-2151

Dr. R. H. NunnallyP.O. Box 186Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Eunice Platt747 Sharp Ave. NWCamden, AR 71701

David Reynolds CompanyDavid ReynoldsP.O. Box 659Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-3500

Phil & Glenda Seaton3595 Ouachita 3Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2413

Thornton FarmsDenver Thornton401 N. Jackson Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-7989

Charles Williams998 Ridgeview Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-2412

IndustrialAerojetPaul RichP.O. Box 1036Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0610

AMC, Inc.Darrell WalkerP.O. Box 3419Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0409

Apex Redi-Mixed Concrete CompanyP.O. Box 1854El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 875-2000

Arkansas SawTommy Brian1550 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4861

ARQUEST, Inc.Eddie EverettP.O. Box 3107East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-1420

B & M PaintingTracy Payne347 Van Buren St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3388

B & R MachineDenise RitcheyP.O. Box 2003Camden, AR 71711(870) 231-4307

BCC ConstructionJim Davis207 Hwy. 274East Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-9191

Burns Sheet MetalGary Pennington714 Adams Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-2717

Camden & Southern RailroadsDaniel Robbins4416 S. Arkansas Ave.Russellville, AR 72802(479) 968-6455

Camden Machine Tool & DieSteve Crain2023 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5654

Chambliss Bridge Company, Inc.Steve Chambliss797 Calhoun 186Hampton, AR 71744(870) 798-4581

Day & Zimmerman, Inc.Jackie BrianP.O. Box 3199East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-2556

East Camden & Highland RRGene HillP.O. Box 3180East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0770

Esterline ArmtecJim ZolinskiP.O. Box 3297East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-1712

General Dynamics - ATPDave Chilcote6345 AR 203 Hwy.Hampton, AR 71744(870) 798-4171

Gilchrist Bag CompanyW. T. Gilchrist, Jr.P.O. Box 189Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-6416

Highland Industrial ParkGene HillP.O. Box 3108East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0010

Highland Machine Works, Inc.Darrell Duke315 Hwy. 274East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0240

Hugg & Hall EquipmentTracey Gibbs2377 Hwy. 79 N.Camden, AR 71701(870) 574-2180

Jet Asphalt & RockJim BennettP.O. Box 1560El Dorado, AR 71731(870) 574-1840

Liquid Plate Transformation GraphicTerry Sanders2436 Old Wire Rd.Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8844

Lockheed Martin MissilesGlenn David WoodsP.O. Box 1015Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0200

National Technical SystemsChris StinnettP.O. Box 3313East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0031

Quality Saw Co.Mark Pennington134 Ouachita 149Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5566

Raytheon Missile Systems Co.Randy GrahamP.O. Box 3394East Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-5405

Rogers Lumber CompanyJoe Rogers937 Hwy. 7 N.Camden, AR 71701(870) 574-0231

Southwest Saw CompanyRobert Walker2122 Hwy. 79 N.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5271

Spectra TechnologiesDavid SiggersP.O. Box 3355Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-2555

Standard Gravel Co.Andy & David AlexanderP.O. Box 810Bearden, AR 71720(870) 687-3131

Steel Deals, Inc.Mark GibbsP.O. Box MCamden, AR 71711(870) 231-5622

Tim Jordan Company, Inc.Tim JordanP.O. Box 962Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0374

Woodfield, Inc.Jim & Kathy Starr3161 Hwy. 376 S.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-6020

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InsuranceCampbell & CompanyJim BlackP.O. Drawer DCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-5724

Cornerstone Insurance GroupJudy Bethea124 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. #1820Little Rock, AR 72211(870) 372-8100

Cox and Associates InsuranceConnie Cox600 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9300

Matt Gibbs Insurance Agency, Inc.Matt Gibbs130 Van Buren St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-7840

John Dawson Insurance, Inc.John DawsonP.O. Box 336Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5768

Jordan AgencyBill JordanP.O. Drawer FCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-5775

McMullan Insurance, Inc.Rick McMullanP.O. Box 1606El Dorado, AR 71731(870) 862-7346

Ouachita County Farm BureauDavid Gibbs1205 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6491

Shelter Insurance CompanyRobert Murry405 Jefferson Dr. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-4300

State Farm InsuranceJim BoyetteP.O. Box 873Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-7880

Woodmen of the WorldJohn Dunn1250 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-1890

LodgingComfort InnLori DeWoody#1 Ridgecrest Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9000

Holiday Inn ExpressGregg Shinn1450 US Hwy. 278Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8100

Medical ServicesDoctor’s Home CareKathy Grissom638 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-1301

Healthware Respiratory Services675 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701

Ouachita County Medical CenterDavid CiceroP.O. Box 797Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-1000

Ouachita Nursing & Rehab Center1411 Country Club Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4111

Ouachita Valley Kidney CenterR. S. McCrary1114 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 837-1331

Ouachita Valley Respiratory CareRichard Robertson1137 W. Washington St., Ste. 136Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4477

Pine Hills Nursing & RehabMike Hunter900 Magnolia Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6833

Silver Oaks Health & RehabKathy Presley1875 Old Wire Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6831

MuseumsArkansas Museum of Natural ResourcesPam Beasley3853 Smackover Hwy.Smackover, AR 71762(870) 725-2877

NonprofitsArkansas Community Theatre SouthRoger MillsP.O. Box 679Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-0818

ASQ Section 1421John LawRte. 1 Box 195AHampton, AR 71744

Better Business Bureau of ArkansasMike Rohrer12521 Kanis Rd.Little Rock, AR 72211(870) 664-4888

Camden B & P W. ClubPresidentP.O. Box 163Camden, AR 71711

Camden Daffodil Festival, Inc.Clara FreelandP.O. Box 693Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-0023

Camden JayceesCrystal Bird1120 Washington St.Camden, AR 71711

Camden Rotary ClubBob Fisher805 Graham St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6338

CASA - 13th Judicial DistrictStacy Bouzguard530 Jefferson Dr.Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-4700

Christian Health CenterJudy Boyd1115 Fairview Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8888

Community Resource DirectoryLavona Kindle2507 Hwy. 278 W.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-1978

Families & Children TogetherLinda Wathall1199 Maul Rd.Camden, AR 71701

Hannah Medical CenterDebora Griffin1773 Mt. Holly Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 862-1317

Junior Auxiliary of CamdenShannon RossP.O. Box 1249Camden, AR 71711(870) 231-6611

Kiwanis Club of CamdenRussell Delezen965 Memory Ln.Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-6841

Les Juenes AimesVelma Slaughter1760 Hollow Hills Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6554

ORVAChris ClaybakerP.O. Box 913Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-4423

Ouachita Area United FundTavia WeidmannP.O. Box 32Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5204

Ouachita Co. Fair & Livestock Asst.Kim Holmes122 Wildwood Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 574-2871

Ouachita County Comm. FoundationBernie HendrickP.O. Box 86Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-6980

Ouachita County Historical SocietyClara Freeland926 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-9243

Ouachita IndustriesSandra Kennedy157 Grinstead St. SECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-3056

Ouachita PartnershipNorm MacNeillP.O. Box 895Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2210

Ouachita-Calhoun Literacy CouncilLinda Nelson746 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-4000

Outstanding Women of DistinctionMary Bennett2755 Bowie Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5383

South Arkansas Chapter Red CrossSandy Matheney2710 N. West Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 836-2359

South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc.Angie RichP.O. Box 2058Magnolia, AR 71754(870) 836-2321

VFW Post 4554Roz Cox115 Ouachita 212Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-2425

Women’s Crisis CenterAngelina GilliamP.O. Box 1149Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-0375

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Carolyn SaterfieldP.O. Box 3174Camden, AR 71711(870) 231-6022

Pest ControlTerminix ServiceLarry WilsonP.O. Box 720El Dorado, AR 71731(870) 725-2931

Pet ProductsThe Pet ShopKelson Foster972 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2441

Waggin’ TailsDarleen Wheelington1825 Fairview Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7297

PhysiciansDr. Mirifat Bird426 Hospital Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5013

Dr. L. F. BradenP.O. Box 757Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Dr. Russell Cooper540 Jefferson Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8944

Dr. Mark R. CrumpP.O. Box 757Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Dr. W. A. DanielP.O. Box 757Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Dr. Bill DedmanP.O. Box 757Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Fred W. Dietrich, DDS206 Van Buren St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6802

Dr. Charles Ngale Ekinde, M.D., P.A.Angie Smith476 Hospital Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5013

Dr. Randy Everett604 Jefferson Dr. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-7314

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Family Eye Care515 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5013

Hester Eye Care CenterDr. Joe D. HesterP.O. Box 699Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-3636

Keller Family ChiropracticDr. Steven Keller1920 Washington St., Ste. BCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-9999

Dr. Mickey W. Lindsey1920 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7860

Dr. Dan Martin476 Hospital Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6627

Dr. Marshall MitchellP.O. Box 791Camden, AR 71711(870) 837-2006

Dr. David H. MosleyP.O. Box 757Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8101

Dr. Mark Pickett135 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5003

Dr. Charles G. PopeP.O. Box 996Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-6886

Dr. James T. Raines140 Darnell Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6462

Dr. Bal N. ShresthaSherry C. Cash476 Hospital Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8221

Teague Eye Care CenterKaren McClaneP.O. Box 953Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-7319

Physicians - VeterinarianMaul Road Animal ClinicDr. Betty Rigby1249 Maul Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4371

RealtorsCentury 21Tammy George301 Washington St. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 837-2121

Coldwell Banker Thompson RealtyTeresia Thompson797 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-1400

Mossy Oak PropertiesMatt StoneP.O. Box 758Camden, AR 71711(870) 574-2371

RecreationAnytime FitnessTom Reynolds133 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7100

Rental PropertiesFox Creek ApartmentsTami Reddin1485 Country Club Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9579

Housing Authority of CamdenJim ColemanP.O. Box 39Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-9309

Jefferson Terrace ApartmentsPatricia Miller520 Park Hill, #ACamden, AR 71701(870) 836-4556

Slatner CompanyJohn WheelerP.O. Box 1445Camden, AR 71711(870) 837-4104

RestaurantsAllen’sAllen Dawson107 E. Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5566

Andy’s RestaurantStan Youngblood715 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2000

Bentley’s GrillLynette Buchanan995 Oak Ridge Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8800

Cardinal CaféCheryl Purifoy212 Cardinal Shopping CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 231-4055

Catherine’s Gifts & BistroChristy Glaze1023 Washington St. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-9371

Chelle’s Buffet & Catering, Inc.Mike Hutchinson1280 Hwy. 278 BypassCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-2305

Mazzio’s PizzaChris Buchanan216 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-7316

McDonald’s of CamdenLarry Smith1290 Hwy. 278 SpurCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6666

Paradise Bakery, Deli & GrillMie Rebus447 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701

Pizza Hut of Camden107 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6421

Sonic Drive-InTim & Cindy Wilson670 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5800

SubwayVicki Hastings1137 Washington St., Ste. 119Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8200

Taco BellVicki BettsP.O. Box 6538Fort Smith, AR 72906(870) 836-6130

What’s CookingMike Tidwell113 S. Adams Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7002

Woods Restaurant, Inc.James Woods1173 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-0474

RetailBanks JewelersRandy Stuart108 Washington St. NECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5043

Banks Pawn ShopDon Banks102 Washington St. NECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6411

Benny’s One Stop Package StoreBenny Wright511 SE Adams St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2992

Bensberg Music StoreShelton Harden233 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6844

Blann HardwareBrent & Anita Sipes980 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3942

Book & Frame ShopLynne Rowland106 Washington St. NECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8108

Brookshire Grocery Co.Lisa ConwayHwy. 278 BypassCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-3900

Bruce’s & Kristen’sKristen Rogers114 Adams Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-3590

Buzz Buy #8Jeff MayP.O. Box 873Magnolia, AR 71754(870) 234-6802

Camden DrugTommy Green1005 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701

Camden Flower ShopAlbert Nussey972 A Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5041

Camden Glass & Overhead DoorLeland Gilliam1150 W. Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4321

Camden Monument CompanyMike MurphreeP.O. Box 251Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2186

Country DiscountRobert Fincher2212 Hwy. 278 W.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5362

Creech Tire ServiceMary Creech440 Adams Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5057

Crow Burlingame CompanyBill Rogers725 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-9306

Dan Cook’s, Inc.Bruce ThompsonP.O. Box CCamden, AR 71711(870) 836-5018

Day & Nite Stores, Inc.Pat McDowellWashington St. & Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8597

The Dazzling Queen’s BoutiqueShawna Bevins/Brittney William145 Ouachita 43Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4244

El Dorado Printing/Discount ImagingKent Harper332 S. Washington Ave.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 863-5173

Expert TireJim Murphy224 W. Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4977

Factory Connection #059Angela Haynie122 Garden Oaks Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2324

Four SeasonsFrank Wietecha111 Hamilton Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-4444

Garden Oaks PharmacyWill Cyphers123 Garden Oaks CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8176

Garry’s Plumbing & ElectricGarry Smith155 Wiggins-Marden Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 574-1792

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Good Home CenterD.J. Haynes341 Jefferson Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-2893

GuessworksRita Guess1248 Country Club Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6000

Hardwick FurniturePaul Hardwick422 Jefferson Dr. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-4141

Hays RentalPat PipkinP.O. Box 230El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 862-4935

Icing on the CakeTabitha Avant208 Adams Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 837-2797

Ivan Smith FurnitureTodd FeemsterGarden Oaks Shopping CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 231-5511

Jade Super Foods #80Mike LoserGarden Oaks CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8464

Jade Super Foods #81Wayne SharpCardinal CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 231-5985

Jo El Electric SupplyMike Kordsmeier733 Calfiornia Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-3600

Johnson’s WarehouseMax Johnson1000 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8181

Linda’s Classy CleanersMax & Linda Womack1418 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8895

Lollipop ShopPeggy Fenwick1137 W. Washington St., Ste. 13Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2611

M & S PharmacyThomas Green415 Hospital Dr.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2212

Mary Kay CosmeticsEloise Oliver, Consultant692 Jenkins St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-6244

Merle Norman CosmeticsMary Langley1137 W. Washington St., Ste. 127Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3177

Morrison PharmaciesBill MorrisonP.O. Box 3Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8132

Moseley Furniture CompanyKarl Schanzlin217 Washington St. SECamden, AR 71701(870) 836-5666

O’Reilly Auto PartsLarry Langley800 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-2355

Office Equipment of South ArkansasJay Helm514 E. 5th St.El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 881-9333

Pace RV Sales & ServiceKenny Pace1705 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8611

Packard’s, Inc.Rhonda ShireyP.O. Box 517Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8174

Perfect TouchBecky Powell975 Woodcrest Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 833-0383

Sears Retail DealerTerese Duckert135 Garden Oaks CenterCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8151

Sherwin WilliamsGreg Bradshaw315 Jefferson Dr. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-8124

Shopaholics AnonymousMelissa Rocconi1271 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6700

South Arkansas GlassJim Jackson728 S. Adams Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5746

Stage Department StoresAlenda FogleGarden Oaks Shopping CenterCamden, AR 71701

Stinson’s JewelersJim StinsonP.O. Box 608Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5063

T-Shirt CorralGretchen Stinnett118 Washington St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-0485

Walmart Stores, Inc. #0171Marion Cole1270 US Hwy. 278Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-4538

Walthall Sporting CenterMisty Walthall1250 California Ave. SWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6172

Wayne’s Liquor Mart, Inc.Wayne Everett850 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-8631

Security ServicesSecuritas Security ServicesPaul Crowder320 Ouachita Ave., Ste. 300Hot Springs, AR 71901(870) 836-7217

Shred ItWade Paddock7705 Northshore Pl.North Little Rock, AR 72118(501) 614-9500

ServicesAll Taken Care of Concierge ServiceGayle Brock3217 Hwy. 376 S.Camden, AR 71701(870) 851-6567

At Your ServiceDavid L. TaylorP.O. Box 364Magnolia, AR 71754(870) 234-5173

Specialty ProductsBarnes, Ltd.Ted & Suzanne Barnes405 Ouachita 51Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-6565

The Matched PairJudy L. McManus805 Tate St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-5048

Wade Green AdvertisingWade Green2998 Hwy. 24Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-7777

SurveyorsdeFrance SurveyingChris deFranceP.O. Box 37Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-3968

Timber MaintenanceArkansas PulpwoodJohn Dawson, Jr.P.O. Box 752Camden, AR 71711(870) 231-6405

Green Pine Timber Co., Inc.Danny GlazeP.O. Box 783Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2207

Timber ManagementNeeley Forestry ServiceJim Neeley915 Pickett St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-5981

Title ServicesOuachita AbstractKay Thomas & Janelle McLendonP.O. Box 731Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2794

Utilities - ElectricEntergyTongia GastonP.O. Box 310Magnolia, AR 71753(870) 235-7153

Ouachita Electric CooperativeMark CayceP.O. Box 877Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5791

Utilities - Natural GasCenterPoint EnergyMike Cash950 Cash Rd.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-6809

Utilities - PropaneBCS1616 Main St. (BX191)El Dorado, AR 71730(870) 863-3301

Ferrell GasGreg Allen210 Goodgame St.Camden, AR 71701(870) 538-7379

Utilities - Telephone ServicesAT&TRicky Cross101 N. 13th St., Rm. 316Fort Smith, AR 72901

WholesalersAutomatic Vending of ArkansasTommy SuttonP.O. Box 8208Pine Bluff, AR 71611(870) 231-6439

Byars Oil CompanyDan ByarsP.O. Box 81Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-3287

Camden Wholesale, Inc.Chuck SponerP.O. Box 160Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-5796

Coca-Cola BottlingTommy McKoin3325 Hwy. 7 S.Camden, AR 71701(870) 231-6434

Nordan Smith818 Adams Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-0480

PepsiAmericas936 Washington St. NWCamden, AR 71701(870) 836-6424

South Arkansas VendingMike McAllisterP.O. Box 687Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-8718

Turner Dairies, Inc.Phil McBride519 California Ave.Camden, AR 71701(870) 836-3256

Wyatt Oil CompanyDanny & Marie WyattP.O. Box 573Camden, AR 71711(870) 836-2364

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Aerojet......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Allen’s Restaurant, Antiques, Accessories and Ambrosia.......................................................................... 11

Apex Redi-Mixed Concrete Company ......................................................................................................... 24

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources ..................................................................................................... 7

Arquest Inc. ................................................................................................................................................. 20

At Your Service............................................................................................................................................ 11

Catherine’s Bistro ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Century 21 Campbell & Company ............................................................................................................... 21

City of Camden, Arkansas ............................................................................................................................. 3

Coldwell Banker Thompson Realty ............................................................................................................. 12

Creech Tire Service, Inc............................................................................................................................... 24

Dean’s Heating and Air Conditioning ......................................................................................................... 18

Family EyeCare ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Farmers Bank & Trust .................................................................................................................................. 19

First United Methodist Church .................................................................................................................... 27

Hardwick Furniture & Appliances ............................................................................................................... 24

Highland Industrial Park, Inc. ........................................................................................................................ 5

Horton’s Alignment & Brake Service............................................................................................................. 5

Ivan Smith Furniture .................................................................................................................................... 23

Jordan Agency Insurance & Real Estate..................................................................................................... 22

Maul Road Animal Clinic............................................................................................................................. 22

Office Equipment of Southern Arkansas..................................................................................................... 24

Ouachita Abstract & Title Co., Inc............................................................................................................... 12

Ouachita County Medical Center....................................................................................... Inside Front Cover

Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation................................................................................................. 21

Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development ....................................................................... Back Cover

Proctor Funeral Home.................................................................................................................................. 18

River Valley Community Federal Credit Union ............................................................................................ 22

Slatner, LLC.................................................................................................................................................... 5

Southern Arkansas University Tech - Camden............................................................................................ 15

Spectra Technologies LLC. .......................................................................................................................... 20

St. John’s Episcopal Church ........................................................................................................................ 27

Team Camden, Arkansas........................................................................................................................ 16-17

VillageProfile.com, inc....................................................................................................................................1

Woods Place Restaurant & Professional Catering ....................................................................................... 9

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