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Shell in Mount Vernon
A couple of dozen Shell Puget Sound Refinery employees and family members contributed to the success of the Sunday evening Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Vernon. In addition to several lighted emergency response vehicles, Shell’s parade entry included volunteers who handed out colorful bead necklaces. Also on hand were the popular inflated “firefighters.” In the […]
Croatian ship
If crew members from the veseel “Mosor” made inquiries while at the Port of Anacortes this week, they would have discovered there are many city residents with whom they share common roots. The ship is from Croatia, native land to many U.S. immigrants who played important roles in the development of this community. The ship […]
Shell on Wheels
Once again this year, Shell Puget Sound Refinery volunteers “saddled up” for the MS150, a fund-raiser to fight multiple sclerosis. Teams departed from the Skagit County Fairgrounds in south Mount Vernon early Saturday morning. Riders gather pledges before the 150-mile ride.
Response exercise
Shell Puget Sound Refinery partnered Tuesday, August 17 to conduct a spill reponse exercise on the shore of Fidalgo Bay. Also participating in the morning drill were representatives of Skagit County and response contractor MSRC. The drill, which involved more than two dozen refinery employees, was observed by representatives of the state Department of Ecology.
In the parade
This little one saw the 2010 Independence Day parade “from the inside out,” watching the crowd go by from the safety of a fire truck cab among parade participants from Shell Puget Sound Refinery. More photos later in Activities section.
Santa & Kiwanis
Santa teamed up with Kiwanis Saturday for the annual Lions Club Christmas parade in downtown Anacortes. Both Santa and the service organization “serve the children of the world.” Hundreds lined Commercial Avenue this morning for a wonderful parade featuring floats, dignitaries, choirs, clubs and emergency service teams. Once again this year, Shell’s giant inflatable firefighters […]
MS150 to town
Anacortes resident Charlie Schultz (right) was among more than a dozen Shell Puget Sound Refinery volunteers participating this weekend in the 2009 MS150 bicyle ride. The ride started at the fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, with a rest stop at Anacortes Middle School. The route leads to Whidbey Island and returns to the fairgrounds for a […]
New cargo ship
Currently taking on a load of petroleum coke from Shell Puget Sound Refinery is the MV Ken Sea, a cargo ship making its maiden voyage. The ship is moored all week at Port of Anacortes Pier II. Pet coke is a fuel refining byproduct used in the production of aluminum.
Shell volunteers 08
These folks were among dozens of Shell Puget Sound Refinery employees who were honored recently for their volunteer efforts in 2008. A luncheon was held in their honor at the refinery fire hall. Volunteer efforts include time with organizations including United Way, WSU Beach Watchers, MS150, Relay for Life, Anacortes Waterfront Festival, schools, sports team, […]
Quietly into the night
While most slept, a team of specialists moved this 220-ton column from Port of Anacortes docks up “R” Avenue Friday night. In addition to heavy haul crews which literally “walked” this unit and a smaller one down the street, this graveyard shift adventure involved law enforcement officers and teams of utility workers. The moves (two […]
Rare cargo
Activity at the Port of Anacortes today included the rare delivery of a pair of columns to be installed at Shell Puget Sound Refinery this spring. The columns, delivered by ship, will be transported via crawlers from dock to plant next Friday/Saturday. These units will be used for an environmental project.
Shell ‘elves’
More than 100 volunteers including emergency responder Trevor Nipges (in bunker gear) represented Shell Puget Sound Refinery in the annual Anacortes Christmas Parade last Saturday. Shell firetrucks and volunteer crews play a prominent role in community parades. Candy canes and hacky sacks were among the treats distributed to children lining Commercial Avenue.