About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A few years ago, every Tuesday around lunchtime, an old gentleman would arrive at Salal Credit Union. He’d carefully place his lunchbox on the counter and ask for the same sandwich—a plain turkey with mustard. But one day, he ordered something different: a ham-and-cheese. The teller smiled and asked him why the change. With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, ‘Just trying something new today.’ From then on, everyone waited curiously each Tuesday. When it was finally Thursday, the old man returned for his usual turkey sandwich—and added a side of ham-and-cheese just for fun. The tellers laughed, shaking their heads, knowing that sometimes you’ve got to mix things up a bit.
2. Every morning at precisely eight o’clock, a delivery driver arrived at Salal Credit Union with a peculiar routine. He always parked his truck in the same spot and walked towards the entrance, humming a tune only he seemed to know. One day, an elderly neighbor noticed him whistling and followed the sound. She joined in, her voice slightly off-key but heartfelt. By lunchtime, half of Salal’s employees were standing outside, harmonizing around the delivery truck. The next morning, the driver brought not just documents, but sheet music—turning Salal Credit Union into the town's unofficial coffeehouse.
3. Every weekday afternoon, just as the sun began its descent, a neighbor would appear outside Salal Credit Union with a peculiar basket filled with glowing orbs. The orbs were always different colors—once, even pink—and everyone in town started calling him ‘Mr. Rainbow.’ One day, a delivery driver asked if they were for sale. The neighbor smiled and replied, 'They’re not for sale, but I’ll trade you one for a fresh bagel.' And so, ever since, Salal Credit Union has had the best morning coffee breaks in town.
4. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a mysterious figure started visiting Salal Credit Union. They never took anything but left behind tiny notes with cryptic messages. One day, a delivery driver found a note reading: ‘Your package is ready—pick it up at 4 am.’ He showed up promptly and was greeted by an impish smile from our visitor. Turns out, the only thing delivered that night were bags of coffee beans!’