Announcement is made of the engagement of Kayla Marie Shannon, Geneseo, and David Joseph Plutschack, Muskego, Wis. She is the daughter of Tim and Karen Shannon, Geneseo. He is the son of Diane Plutschack, Muskego, and the late Mark Plutschack. The couple will be married Nov. 10, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. The reception is at the Hilton Omaha. Kayla graduated from JD Darnall High School, Geneseo, in 2005 and Creighton University, Omaha, in 2010 with a Bachelor of Health Science degree and a doctorate of occupational therapy. David graduated from Muskego High School, Muskego in 2005 and Creighton University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Health Science degree and a doctorate of occupational therapy. They are employed as traveling occupational therapists with Reflectx Staffing.
Today is Tuesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2013. There are 196 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Fanatics have grown wonderfully civil since the president snubbedthem by revoking Burnside's infamous attack upon the freedom of the press. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The Interstate baseball league has collapsed, leaving Davenport'sleading team without a league connection. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Passengers were stunned yesterday when lightning struck a LongView street car at 9th Ave. and 25th St. 1938 -- 75 years ago: X-ray examinations today traced the trouble with Dizzy Dean's$250,000 pitching arm to a pulled muscle back of his right shoulder blade. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Radio station WQAD in Moline is being considered by the NationalCivil Defense Office for selection as a "secured communication center" Mrs. Gault,executive deputy director of the Moline Civil Defense unit reported today. 1988 -- 25 years ago: "Marketplace 29 A.D." an unusual vacation Bible school programthat will allow children to live three days as people did during the Bible Times June 21-23. The three day program, is a joint project of Aldersgate and Bethel-Wesley UnitedMethodist churches.