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Ag./BusinessPage 12 • Dec. 30, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

Pastor Richard Murray receives
2015 Shirley Echelbarger Award

Pastor Rich Murray is Opportuni- with Backpack Buddies.
ty Village’s most outstanding employee In addition to consistently seek-
of 2015. ing opportunities to expand his own
Murray, who lives in Mason City, knowledge regarding issues and topics
Iowa, was presented with the 2015 that affect those supported by the or-
Shirley Echelbarger Award by CEO ganization, nominators called him, “a
Jeff Nichols at the organization’s annual magnificent ambassador for Opportu-
holiday party held in December at the nity Village.”
Surf Ballroom. The award is presented Murray started at the Village in
annually to a recipient of the Tom February 2003 as a personal support
Thornblade Award, given quarterly to professional at Four Seasons cottage.
outstanding Opportunity Village em- He said he was at a point in life where
ployees. he needed a break from the demands PASTOR RICH MURRAY

The Shirley Echelbarger Award is of full-time ministry. In 2006, he ac- ing here is a mission in itself. Everyone
named after an early employee of the cepted a position off-campus in Clear who works here does so with a sense of
Village, known for her dedication and Lake as a personal support professional. higher purpose. It’s not just a job — it’s
her service. The first Shirley Echelbarg- At the time, he helped lead Spiritual a higher calling.”
er Award was given in 1981. Life worship services and volunteered Murray said receiving the Shirley
Those who nominated Murray for at spiritual retreats before he inter- Echelbarger Award, “means the world Buena Vista University joins Chamber
the award said he, “truly embraces the viewed for and accepted the position of to him.”
philosophy of community integration spiritual resources coordinator in June “It is the highest and most mean- Taylor Williams, academic and program manager from Buena Vista University and her staff, held a ribbon cutting for
for (those supported by Opportunity 2007. ingful award I could possibly receive in Buena Vista University as Clear Lake Area Chamber’s newest member. The Clear Lake Chamber First Mates were also
Village).” Murray continues working for the my lifetime,” he said. “It is very hum- on hand to welcome BVU. -Submitted photo

Murray also helps facilitate com- Village, because he is meant to work bling since I am surrounded by hun-
Healthy Harvest to hold workshop seriesed by the Village, including ringing the “From the very beginning, I loved -- all caring, compassionate, dedicated,
munity involvement for those support- with and help others, he said. dreds of equally committed employees

bell for The Salvation Army, delivering working here,” Murray said. “Work- and talented professionals.” In order to help local producers sizer, Healthy Harvest’s Program Co- asking for low chemical or organic
Meals on Wheels and volunteering In receiving the award, Murray plan and prepare for the 2016 field ordinator. produce. Mark Quee, farm manager
said many individuals, both staff and season, Healthy Harvest is offering at Scattergood Friends School, will
individuals supported by the Village, four new workshops. Marketing Principles and Strategies: highlight principles that can be im-
have impacted him in many ways. “These workshops are designed “Planning to Grow” and “Overcom- plemented to move toward organic
He said area congregations should be to offer technical support and best ing the Generation Gap” production. Topics may include seed
equally commended for finding new management practices to local food Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – 2:30 selection, natural fertilizers, rotation,
and creative ways to enrich the spiritual producers. All of the details about the p.m., at NIACC Pappajohn Center. soil health, biodiversity and pest con-
lives of those supported by the Village. workshops, how to register and how This will be an interactive work- trol.
“I give all the glory and honor to log into the webinars will be posted shop focused on marketing principles
to God, who led me to this place and at www.northiowafood.org and on and strategies. In the morning Kim- Market Ready / Basic Food Safety
enables me to serve Him in new ways our Facebook page,” said Andrea Evel- berly Folkers, Professor of Marketing, Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
each and every day,” he said. Wartburg College, will focus on the at NIACC Pappajohn Center

power of marketing and a marketing The MarketReady Program ad-
plan to help you “grow” your busi- dresses the market development risks
ness. After lunch Shannon Latham, and relationships farmers and ranch-
owner of Enchanted Acres will present ers must manage as they scale up to
“Overcoming the Generation Gap.” market their product to restaurants,
Following the presentations there grocery stores, food service buyers and
will be a facilitated round table discus- schools. The topics to be covered in-
sion and an opportunity to share suc- clude: communications, relationship
cessful marketing strategies that have building, packaging, labels, supply/
worked for you on your farm. delivery, post-harvest handling for
produce, grading, insurance, market-
How to Price Produce for Profit - ing, and regulations.

webinar This workshop series is presented

Thursday, Jan. 21,7–8:30 p.m. in partnership with NIACC. Funding
Chris Blanchard, owner of the for the first three workshops comes
Purple Pitchfork, will explain how from a USDA Specialty Crop Block
being a sustainable farmer is more Grant with the Iowa Department of
than the farming methods you use; it Land Stewardship and matching sup-
also means ensuring you can stay in port from Ag Ventures Alliance. The
business regardless of your marketing Market Ready workshop is supported
outlet. This workshop will help you by a USDA Local Food Promotion
navigate pricing strategies to meet Program Grant.
your customer needs and your farm’s Healthy Harvest of North Iowa
bottom line. is a network dedicated to creating, de-
veloping, and supporting a commu-
Taking Steps Toward Organic nity-based North Iowa regional food
Clear Lake and Ventura Church Directory system. For more information visit
Practices - webinar www.northiowafood.org or contact
Agape Christian Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 pm
Family Church More and more customers are [email protected].
Church of Christ First Church of Friday, 8:30 a.m. (fourth Friday of month
2810 Hwy. 18 West, • 357-8014 the Open Bible at Oakwood Care Center at 9:30 a.m.);
www.agapeage.com 2010 14th Ave. N., • 357-5813 Tuesdays at Newman Catholic, 9:15
Pastors: Dave and Kris Toyne www.clearlakecc.com 609 South 8th St. • 357-3217 a.m., elementary gym; Wednesday: 8:45
Sunday Power Hour (all ages): 9 a.m. Pastor: Brad Sheldon Pastor: Rev. Will Hunsaker a.m. at Newman Catholic
Sunday Worship with Super Church for Fellowship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Children: 10 a.m. Bible School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Big Dreams Children and Worship: 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church
Youth: 7 p.m. First Congregational
2nd Sunday of each month: “God- Clear Lake Regular Church 508 2nd Ave. N. • 357-5247
Tism” a class for children 2-8 yrs. on Baptist Church www.clearlakeumc.org
the Autism spectrum 205 W. 10th Ave. N. • 357-2818 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month: 314 North 6th Street • 357-5851 www.congregationalclearlake.com Sunday Worship Services: 10:45 a.m.
“SIgn-Interpreted Sunday Service for Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. facebook: FirstCongregationalClearLake Sunday School (all ages): 9:45 a.m.
the hearing impaired Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Harlan Seri Mid-Week Worship with Communion:
Staffed nursery for all services. Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wed., 5:15-5:45 p.m.
Wednesday Kids Club: 7 p.m. Sunday: Worship, 10:10 a.m. Open Door Diner: Wednesdays, 5:30-
Bell Harbor Fellowship, 11:10 a.m. 6:15 p.m. Open to everyone.
Community of Christ Communion: First Sunday of the month Clear Lake/Ventura Food Pantry: Wedne-
4560 Wesley Dr., Clear Lake • 357-3345 says, 5-7 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Friday of each
Pastor: Rev. Keith Scott 15 Plaza Drive • 357-3766 Galilean Lutheran Church month, 1-3 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Pastor: Christina Blum (357-1234)
Youth/Teen Ministers: Bob and Jill Hwy.18 West • 357-2296 Zion Lutheran
Celebration Community Branstad (357-4918) Pastor: Scot McCluskey Church
Church Power Hour (Sunday School): 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m.
Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. 112 North 4th Street • 357-5261
805 10th Ave. N. (Across from Lion’s Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. www.zionclearlake.org
Field) • 357-0026 Pastors: Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall and
Pastor: Daniel Miller Evangelical Free Church Harvest Bible Chapel Rev. Kirk Wilkie
Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday School Worship Services: Saturday, 4 p.m.
(Ages 2 thru adult) 1310 Hwy 18 West • 357-7581 2200 N. 24th St., Clear Lake • 357-7500 - ABLE; 5:30 p.m. - Liturgy “Lite” and
Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. www.clearlakefree.org www.harvestclearlake.org Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Traditiona™l; 10 a.m.
Sunday Praise & Worship: 10 a.m. Senior Pastor: Dan Jordan Senior Pastor: John Tank - Contemporary & Zkids (K-5th); 6 p.m. -
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Associate Youth Pastor: James Allen Worship Leader: Cody Rogers Zyouth (6th-12th)
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Christian Church Associate Adult Pastor: Randy Vaage Sunday School: 10 a.m. for birth VENTURA
Sunday Morning Worship Service: 9:30 to fifth grade
302 Hwy. 18 West • 357-4885 a.m.
Senior Pastor: Drew Rietjens Sunday School Classes for all ages: 11 a.m. ClSS1WWPCe0auteea0asnee1.rttdokk9aPhderLt:ynah,oaadyFA9tklrvM:M.3reeiJ.a0acioSssccahossC.uokn::mtmh’GThS.su•aomuets3usrsu5rdmdc7naa-ahyi3ynt,2,yT14h4mpu.rmsind.adayneaddndsponsCSSREPLoCamuuerhsnn-aMtsdddoiul:aarS:e:ryyrelVcJSWcmee1chnos9hetrs4ouser6ohr@alBi/pLBuc•:lirubt8n9el2slet.a9nhC.-em3tlea6.5srs0a: n10:15 a.m.
Sunday School all ages: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Christian Science Society
Wednesday: Christian Education, 6:30
p.m.; Praise Team, 7:30 p.m. 15 Timberlane Dr. • 357-7210
Thursday Bible Studies 6:30-7:30 a.m. & Sunday Church Service: 10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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