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With the heat index at 100 plus degrees, Activities Director, Carol Enfield and Phyllis Doggett attempted to fry an egg on the sun-soaked concrete. To everyone?s surprise and disappointment it did not work. The egg remained in liquid form.

Getting Hitched is this the current theme at Conger House with displays noting 130 years of wedding trends and also attire from 1840 ? 1970. The 1955 wedding dress of Ella May Ruppert is on exhibit as well at the military uniform of Murray Coon. Ella May says that her dress was a white tea-length lace gown, fitted to the waist followed by three layers of lace ruffles. The gown was strapless with a collared jacket and many buttons which seemed way too warm for a hot July 3 wedding ceremony. Murray has donated his navy blue military uniform from the Army 2nd Division, 23rd Regimen for display and a lesson in history.

Connie Bauer entered two paintings in the Arts and Photography Open Class Exhibit at the Washington County Fair last week. Her watercolor bluebird painting earned a first-place blue ribbon, and a picture which she labeled ?Italy? received a reserve champion award.

Bob Coon?s family hosted an open house in honor of his 90th birthday on Sunday afternoon in the Main Dining Room. Bob?s children Dan Coon of Iowa City, Denny Coon of Ankeny, Tom Coon of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Cathy Kleese of Washington, and Cindy Giannini of Mount Vernon were in attendance to help their father celebrate his milestone birthday. The boys made homemade ice cream to serve, as it is a family birthday tradition. Bob says he was overwhelmed with the attendance.

Connie Bauer and Melva Mineart shared treats with friends and neighbors in the Town Center on Monday in a delayed celebration of their combined July 19 birthdays.

Back by popular demand, the musical duo Keyz and Squeeze performed in the Health Center on Monday. Rob entertained on the accordion and Jacki on the keyboard to provide a fun, interactive musical program that had residents tapping their toes and singing along.

Cottage residents held their monthly potluck in the Campus Center on Monday evening. Guests attending included Zoe Thompson, granddaughter of Charlie and Betty Thompson, and Tom and Mary Haden, daughter and son-in-law of Richard and Del Henningfield. Those celebrating July birthdays were recognized, John Minneman, Kate Ross, Connie Bauer, Melva Mineart, Chong Ying, Norman Thomas, Clarence Brown and Gerry Sproule. Those with July wedding anniversaries included Jim and Jackie Bower, Tony and Jeana Crile and Duane and Marilyn Lynch. Betty Beenblossom, Brad and Pat Goff and Norman and Ann Thomas served as the July potluck committee.

Norman Thomas reports that he enjoyed sharing doughnuts with friends in the Town Center on his Tuesday birthday.

The book club met on Wednesday morning to discuss ?Leaving Everything Most Loved? by Jacqueline Winspear. This mystery is part of the Maisie Dobbs series. Maisie is an investigator in London in the 30s.

Pearl Arnold entertained Health Center residents with piano music on Wednesday afternoon. Residents had requested her talent and were eager to hear Pearl play for them again.

Pat Bagley enjoyed a visit this week from her niece Chris Sheetz of Montezuma and nephew Dean F. Sheetz of Dubai, UAE. While here they also enjoyed visiting with other relatives ? the Vincent, Shelman, Sheetz and Mangold families.