Anne Acomb- Library Volunteer

In the winter of 1988, Jean Coleman from the Coleman Foundation arranged a volunteer assignment between the Hudson Library and one of the ladies that reside at the Coleman Manor. In February, 1988, Anne Acomb began her volunteer assignment at the library, working 26 hours each week. Anne shelves books as they are returned by patrons, arranges books on the shelves, and helps with holiday and seasonal decorations.

Anne is a very quiet and reserved person, who takes the task of shelving and arranging books very seriously. When books are returned, they are placed on a book cart, sorted, and then Anne is ready to re-shelve the books. Anne has spent up to 26 hours a week, shelving books, making sure book were in order on the shelves and helping the librarians in other tasks. To say that Anne is dedicated is an understatement, and making sure each book is in its proper place is very important to her.

On a daily basis, Anne walks the short distance from the Coleman Manor on Church Street and reports to the library. In addition to her volunteer work, Anne enjoys reading, art and coloring books as her hobbies. Anne grew up in the Gross Pointe area, and is the daughter of the late Edward and Theodora Acomb.

On Tuesday, February 19th. A reception was held in Anne Acomb’s honor in the City council chambers. The Council presented Anne a certificate of service, in recognition of her 20 years of volunteer service. Just like 20 years ago, Jean and Bruce Coleman joined Anne, along with members of the Library board, foundation, library staff and friends of the library to acknowledge with appreciation the work she has done over the past 20 years, and that she continues to do on a daily basis at the library.

Income Tax Assistance Program 

The Community Action Agency offers a free Income Tax preparation service to Lenawee Hillsdale, and Jackson County residents. The volunteer preparers provide this service to households with annual incomes of $40,000.00 or less. The service will complete and efile (electronic) file your basic tax returns.  For those that are not generally required to file a return due to their income level, will want to file a federal income tax form for the 2007 tax year. Congress has adopted a Federal economic Stimulus program, citizens will be eligible for refunds in varying amounts, but in order for the IRS to send you your economic stimulus refund, they need to have your current address.

The volunteer tax preparers can also assist you with completing your state and city returns, and you may also be eligible for the child tax credit, earned income credit, homestead credit, home heating credit, and prescription drug refund. A special free tax program, just for senior citizens, is also available.

The tax preparation takes place at the Community Action agency offices, located at 400 W. South Street in Adrian.  You can contact the Volunteer Income Tax preparation program at 1-800-438-1845 to schedule an appointment.

Web Sites

I like to share information on useful web sites. The following sites concern federal Social Security and disability benefits programs. These sites were identified in a recent Wall Street journal article, and may be of interest to you.

www.ssa.gov/retire2/near.htm

www.ssa.gov/pubs/10035.html

www.gov/pubs/10127.html

Hudson Thriller’s Book Club

A book club for adults interested in reading mysteries and other fiction will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. The club meets at Lydia’s Book store, located at 114 N. Market Street in Hudson. The next book club selection is Ice Run, by Steve Hamilton.  Hamilton’s books are Michigan based, with most taking place in the Upper Peninsula community of Paradise, Michigan. 

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