Every year, the St. Anthony Park Community Council, along with the other sixteen district councils, nominate members of their area for the Neighborhood Honor Roll. Congratulations and thank you to this year's honorees:Tom Bielenberg and Hans Weyandt, co-owners of Micawber’s Bookstore, Michael Russell, Tim Faacks and Tom Spreigl, co-owners of Speedy Market.
Check out the video on YouTube of the keynote speech by Jane McClure as well as the volunteer awards.
Tom Bielenberg and Hans Weyandt, co-owners of Micawber’s Bookstore, run one of the most neighborly small businesses in the Twin Cities. They consistently go above and beyond -- tirelessly supporting local authors and publishers with readings, and nourishing readers and book clubs with discounts and special events. Every year they hold a book sale with all sales benefiting the local elementary school. They represent the ideal independent neighborhood business - committed to personal service and being good neighbors and friends to the community.
Michael Russell In addition to service on the District Council, he has been a major force in Neighbors for Peace (helping to organize several community speakers and other projects). He is now bringing a Sustainability/ Resilience initiative into the community and District Council discussions. He operates quietly but effectively on important causes ranging from traffic calming to community energy campaigns to federal military policy often organizing people then letting the group take credit. He's long been a Murray Jr Hi science fair judge and installed a PV solar collector on their garage to set a community example without any expectation of recouping all of the cost. Michael stands up, speaks up and works for principles and causes in which he believes in an effort to make this neighborhood a great place.
Tim Faacks and Tom Spreigl from Speedy Market: Tim and Tom have enthusiastically supported neighborhood events and held numerous community events of their own. For many of our neighborhood’s young people, clerking at Tim and Tom’s is their first job. Not only do they provide a great selection of groceries at a good price including organic products, they serve as the social networking spot for the St. Anthony Park neighborhood. Every neighborhood should have a Tim & Tom's Speedy Market.
