Photos by Tag: tesoro
In the distance
Mt. Baker boasts a recent powdering of snow, as evidenced in this view from across the bay looking toward the Tommy Thompson Trail. Visible on the hillside of March Point are Tesoro refinery storage tanks.
Mountain man
Special guest at Tesoro Refinery Thursday was Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb the highest 14 mountains in the world. Viesturs, a Bainbridge Island resident, spoke on the subject of safety, noting that he and climbing partners turned back from the summit on several occasions because they were concerned for their safety. Viesturs climbed […]
For kids’ sake
A team of 18 volunteers from Shell Puget Sound Refinery was among many teams that gathered Saturday, March 11 for the annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fund-raiser for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. In the lane adjacent to Shell were volunteers from Tesoro, owner of the neighboring refinery on March’s Point. Tesoro was […]
Tesoro March Point Run
Among top competitors at the 2005 Tesoro March Point 5K/10K Run & Walk Saturday morning was Anacortes City Council member Brad Adams, an avid runner. Adams finished second in his age division. This great family event attracted an enthusiastic crowd under sunny skies at the Tesoro Refinery. Behind Adams is “Cedar Sam,” a story pole […]
Santa visits Tesoro kids
In keeping with a decades-old tradition, Santa arrived Saturday at the Tesoro employees recreation hall. Dozens of children lined up for the chance to deliver their Christmas wish lists personally. The Tesoro children’s party dates back to the Fifties, when the refinery was built by Shell.
March Point Run
Runners of all ages and skill levels gathered at Tesoro Refinery Saturday for the 10th Annual Tesoro March Point Run, an running event that includes a half-mile run for kids. Shortly after the 10 a.m. kids run, 5K and 10K competitors take off on routes around the perimeter of March Point. More photos will soon […]
Big kickoff for United Way
Skagit County United Way agencies got a great fund-raising campaign boost last Friday when kickoff donations by area businesses and other organizations were announced at a Mount Vernon breakfast event. Pictured here is Shell Puget Sound Refinery executive Tom Meyer, who represented the refinery as well as Shell Foundation with checks of $25,000 and $57,000, […]