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Women’s History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Staley Museum in March.

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🍀From the Staley Journal, The Safety Bird column:

Wednesday, March 17. St. Patrick's Day. Green is a color that wears well the year round--grass, Christmas trees, the "go" signal, folding money... And the Green Cross for Safety reminding us that life is good and worth living--and worth safe habits in our thoughts and actions.

🍀Did you know the Staley Journal was originally crafted to be a safety magazine for company employees?
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March 17th, 10:00 am
🍀From the Staley Journal, The Safety Bird column:

Wednesday, March 17. St. Patricks Day. Green is a color that wears well the year round--grass, Christmas trees, the go signal, folding money... And the Green Cross for Safety reminding us that life is good and worth living--and worth safe habits in our thoughts and actions. 

🍀Did you know the Staley Journal was originally crafted to be a safety magazine for company employees?

There's still time to visit our Women's History exhibit!

Museum Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 1-4PM
Admission is $3/adult, $1/child
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March 16th, 10:00 am
Theres still time to visit our Womens History exhibit!

Museum Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 1-4PM
Admission is $3/adult, $1/child

What is your favorite pie? Mr. Staley's favorite was coconut cream. He harvested fresh coconuts from his estate in Miami, Florida and had them brought back by train to Decatur. Once a year, the company held "Coconut Pie Day" and served free slices, made from Mr. Staley's harvest, to every employee. ... See MoreSee Less

March 14th, 10:00 am
What is your favorite pie? Mr. Staleys favorite was coconut cream. He harvested fresh coconuts from his estate in Miami, Florida and had them brought back by train to Decatur. Once a year, the company held Coconut Pie Day and served free slices, made from Mr. Staleys harvest,  to every employee.Image attachmentImage attachment

Women’s History Month at the Staley Museum — Employee Sharon Cogburn

Sharon was hired on at the Loudon, Tennessee plant in 1983. After going through the grueling hiring process set up to hire 250 employees out of 14,000 applicants, she was given a job in the Syrup refinery.

One of her favorite memories took place the first week on the job. The rotovac conveyor that fed the furnace had stopped working and refinery employees were sent in pairs to dig the carbon filter and feed the furnace. They had to dig for half an hour until the next pair came to relieve them. Sharon was partnered with a man named Richard. Together they dug non-stop without a break, even though they knew they could take one if needed. Later, exhausted after their efforts and in a conversation in the team room, they both laughed at the situation. Sharon hadn’t wanted to take a break and appear weak and Richard didn’t want to take a break and appear less than able.

Richard laughed and said, “there we were digging and digging and she wouldn’t quit!”

“I couldn’t quit first!” Sharon said.

Sharon eventually moved to a job in the lab and this year she retired with 40+ years of service!
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March 12th, 10:00 am
Women’s History Month at the Staley Museum — Employee Sharon Cogburn

Sharon was hired on at the Loudon, Tennessee plant in 1983. After going through the grueling hiring process set up to hire 250 employees out of 14,000 applicants, she was given a job in the Syrup refinery. 

One of her favorite memories took place the first week on the job. The rotovac conveyor that fed the furnace had stopped working and refinery employees were sent in pairs to dig the carbon filter and feed the furnace. They had to dig for half an hour until the next pair came to relieve them. Sharon was partnered with a man named Richard. Together they dug non-stop without a break, even though they knew they could take one if needed. Later, exhausted after their efforts and in a conversation in the team room, they both laughed at the situation. Sharon hadn’t wanted to take a break and appear weak and Richard didn’t want to take a break and appear less than able. 

Richard laughed and said, “there we were digging and digging and she wouldn’t quit!” 

“I couldn’t quit first!” Sharon said.  

Sharon eventually moved to a job in the lab and this year she retired with 40+ years of service!

Don't forget, Daylight Savings time starts today!

Set your clocks and then step back in time with a visit to the museum!

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 1pm to 4pm.
Admission $3/adult, $1/child

Cover from the March 1924 Staley Journal.
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March 10th, 10:00 am
Dont forget, Daylight Savings time starts today!

Set your clocks and then step back in time with a visit to the museum! 

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 1pm to 4pm. 
Admission $3/adult, $1/child

Cover from the March 1924 Staley Journal.
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