Milestones

Sara Evans and Travis Portz, both of Brownstown, have announced their engagement and upcoming wedding.
The future bride is the daughter of Olen and Deb Evans of rural Brownstown.
She is a 2004 graduate of Brownstown High School and a 2006 graduate of Sparks College in Shelbyville. She is currently employed at Dr. Brian's Dossett's medical practice.
The future groom is the son of David and Karen Portz of rural Brownstown.
He is a 2008 graduate of Greenville College, and is currently employed at Windsor Elementary School.

Pamela Stine and Ryan Armstrong of Champaign were united in marriage on Sept. 4, 2010, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington, Ill., with Rev. John Bates officiating the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Gordon and Denise Stine of St. Elmo. Grandparents are Stanley and Grace Stine of St. Elmo, and Pauline and the late Edward DeVantier of Altamont.
The groom is the son of Robert and Rebecca Armstrong of Washington, Ill. Grandparents are Elmer and Dorothy Armstrong, and Gene and Shirley Hobbs, all of Washington, Ill.

A card shower has been requested for Margaret Durbin, who will celebrate her 89th birthday on Monday, Jan. 31.
Durbin is currently in Florida, spending the winter with family and friends.
Cards may be sent to: Ramada Maingate West, Room 1133, 7491 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Fla. 34747.