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Saturday morning came early for these bicyclist volunteers from Shell Puget Sound Refinery. Once again this year, a Shell team participated in the MS150 Ride, an event established to raise money to fight multiple sclerosis. The National MS Society’s vision is: “A World Free of MS.” The Society’s mission is: “We mobilize people and resources […]

Once again this year, giant inflatable “firemen” from Shell Puget Sound Refinery were a hit among children attending the Anacortes Christmas Parade. Emergency response equipment and personnel from Anacortes and surrounding fire districts also contribute to the Historic Downtown Parade. Many parade entrants give away candy, with Shell volunteers adding plastic bead necklaces to the […]

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 […]

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.

> In addition to a parade of emergency response vehicles including fire engines, volunteers from the Shell Puget Sound Refinery count a couple of “big guys” among their ranks during local parades. This giant inflatable firefighter is a big hit, providing “low fives” and many photo ops.

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, […]

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.

Thanks to John King of Birch Equipment, I got this bird’s eye view of a moment in time at Shell Puget Sound Refinery Saturday morning. Crowds continued to grow as the day progressed. Shell opened its gates to guests for a “Community Appreciation Day,” staffed by about 150 employee volunteers as well as members of […]

If you’ve ever wanted to see a refinery up close and personal, today’s the day. Shell Puget Sound Refinery opens its gates to the public today, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free “thank you” event for employees and community will feature food, bus tours, displays, games and entertainment, plus prizes and […]

Shell Puget Sound Refinery made a big-time commitment to the environment last week, both inside and outside the plant fenceline. This crew focused its attention to a 1-mile stretch of Highway 20, “adopted” by the refinery as part of the state’s Adopt-a-Highway cleanup program. Back on Fidalgo Island, another crew took on the assignment of […]

After arriving home again this morning from a photo assignment I discovered there were still many garden areas sprinkled with a layer of frost. Don’t know if anybody’s tucked away inside this shell, but if they are I hope they’re protected by some sort of insulation.