Photos by Tag: tesoro
Tesoro to curtail operations
Tesoro announced Monday, April 12, that it will curtail operations in Anacortes in the wake of the April 2 fire that left six employees dead and one seriously injured (Tesoro spokesman Lynn Westfall in San Antonio reported that Lew Janz of Anacortes died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. […]
Community mourns loss
Numerous flags in the greater Anacortes area flew at half staff Monday, April 5 in the wake of a Tesoro Refinery fire that ultimately resulted in the death of six workers. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, April 2. Matt Gumbel, the sole surviving fire victim, is in critical care treatment […]
Running trophy
One of my favorite events of the year is the Kids’ Half-Mile Run at the Tesoro March Point Run, which also features 5K and 10K races. The free children’s run yields dozens of ribbons, trophies and prizes for happy athletes such as Grayson Eaton, pictured here. Look for more trophy photos in the Activities section. […]
Get set, go!
Here are a few front line starters in the June 13 Tesoro March Point Run 5K/10K race. Clay Wing, second from right in white, finished as overall male runner. There were 300-plus runners of all ages, with a free, half-mile kids run to start the day off.
Business goes to school
Once again this year employees from Tesoro refinery on March’s Point volunteered to teach Island View Elementary School students about the wonderful world of business. The day-long annual event is sponsored by the Junior Achievement organization. Among those in this photograph are JA representative Alissa Hallet-McSharry (2nd from left) and Principal Bernard Selting (center, back).
Sun on cedar
Thursday afternoon sun illuminates a section of the 43-foot totem pole nicknamed “Cedar Sam” by employees at Tesoro Refinery on March’s Point. The pole, created by the late Dudley C. Carter, has been in place in front of the refinery administration building since the refinery began operations in 1955. The pole stands near a reflection […]
Eaton honored
Long-time United Way volunteer Mark Eaton of Anacortes was honored Thursday at a celebration of the most recent fund-raising campaign. Eaton, an employee at Tesoro refinery, has many years of United Way experience including a key role on the Allocations Committee. He received the coveted Ted Reep Award, given annually in memory of one of […]
Tesoro hosts run
Hundreds gathered under sunny skies Saturday for the annual Tesoro March Point Run, an event featuring kids’ half-mile, 5K and 10K. Once again this year, Tesoro employee Bud Anderson led a crew of employee volunteers for the race. Among runners was refinery manager Don Sorensen. Following the race, Tesoro hosted a luncheon and awards ceremony. […]
JA Day at Island View
In addition to providing a valuable contribution to the local tax base, Tesoro Refinery’s “investment” in the community includes donations of time and money. Such was the case Wednesday when more than a dozen Tesoro employees spent the day at Island View Elementary School teaching students about business as part of the Junior Achievement (JA) […]
Cedar Sam
This 43-foot totem pole was nicknamed “Cedar Sam” by employees at Tesoro Refinery on March’s Point. The pole, created by the late Dudley C. Carter, has been in place in front of the Administration Building since the refinery began operations in 1955. The pole stands near a reflection pond, and on a clear day Mt. […]
Gorton speaks
Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton was a guest at Tesoro Refinery Monday, speaking to an employee group gathered to recognize safety achievements at the Anacortes plant. Gorton’s impressive resume includes service on an independent panel that investigated a 2005 accident at a refinery in Texas City, Texas. Gorton shared “lessons learned” with his audience, including […]
Junior Achievement
On Tuesday, 13 volunteers from Tesoro educated elementary students through participation in the Island View Elementary Junior Achievement Day. Tesoro employees delivered Junior Achievement