Deanna Ernst and Donnie Burmakow of Paulllina announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

The couple is planning an outdoor ceremony at Mill Creek State Park on Aug. 20, 2005.

The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Marlene Ernst and granddaughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Ernst, all of Le Mars.

Her fiance is the son of Mary Whited and stepson of Claude Whited.