Ernst and Betty Meissner, shown in their Menlo Park home, were honored last week for their volunteer community service by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce with a Golden Acorn Award. Ms. Meissner, a retired teacher, is an energetic force in the local literacy community, playing key roles with Friends of the Menlo Park Library, the Library Foundation, and the Project Read adult literacy program. Mr. Meissner, a retired architect, is the man behind the tree lighting project in downtown Menlo Park; he's also been involved in other downtown beautification efforts.