Purser, Martin to marry

Sarah Purser, daughter of Maura Layne of North Bend, and David Martin, son of Dennis and Luann Martin of Fall City, are engaged to be married.

Purser and Martin plan a ceremony Aug. 1, 2009, in Carnation.

Purser, an Issaquah resident, works at Snoqualmie Casino, and Martin, also an Issaquah resident, works for A-1 Tree Service.

Ellison, Kyle to wed

Taryn Ellison, daughter of Randy and Jan Ellison of Fall City, is engaged to marry Chris Kyle, son of Doug and Lori Kyle of Spokane. They plan to wed in August of 2009 at the Bybee blueberry farm. Taryn is a 2004 graduate of Mount Si High School and is currently finishing her degree at Eastern Washington University. She will have a double major in child studies program development and early education as well as a minor in Spanish and sociology.

Chris is a 2003 graduate of Rogers High School in Spokane and a 2007 graduate from Eastern with a degree in business, focusing on human resources and general management. He is currently employed with Maxim Healthcare as a recruiter in Spokane. At present, they plan to reside in Spokane.