HCIC Donates Dalby Road Property to NCCU

An historic moment took place at the January 5th meeting of the Hood Canal Improvement Club, when a Firehouse full of Union community members witnessed the ceremonial signing of a document that transfers an 11.3 acre parcel of land owned by the Improvement Club (HCIC) to the New Community Church of Union (NCCU). Finding a single dollar proved to be the only hitch in the proceedings, as HCIC President, Richard McArthur, reminded the group that we needed the dollar to “seal the deal”. Pastor Terry Oliver checked his wallet, but had just spent his “ones” on purchasing tickets for the drawing to benefit the Hood Canal Food Bank, but the needed dollar was quickly found and the signing of the deed of transfer proceeded smoothly from that point on. The Improvement Club has owned the land on Dalby Road since the 1960s and has faithfully maintained the property since then, but with the NCCU’s purchase of adjacent land on which they plan to build a new church and community center, it seemed to be the best and highest use for the Club to donate their land to the Church. After more than a year in the works, and due to some very diligent work done by HCIC member Ed Binder, this was accomplished last Tuesday evening. On hand to witness the historic event were members of the Improvement Club, many of the NCCU parishioners as well as several guests. At the conclusion of the signing ceremony, Pastor Oliver spoke to the group of the much appreciated generosity of the Improvement Club in donating it’s land to the Church. He expressed appreciation for the Club’s long stewardship of the land and assured everyone that the New Community Church of Union would continue that tradition. It was a memorable evening and a good reminder to everyone present what can be done by a small but dedicated group of citizens who wish to offer service and support to their community. For more information on the Hood Canal Improvement Club, please visit the Club’s blog at http://hcicmasonco.blogspot.com or email the group at hcic10@yahoo.com. The Hood Canal Improvement Club is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that meets on the first Tuesday of each month from September to May, at the Union Fire Hall Community room starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner. All are welcome.