Glenn Jeffers, Clayton, and Kari and John Taylor, 7697 W. State St., Lowville, announce the engagement of their daughter and stepdaughter, Rachel Elizabeth Jeffers, also of 7697 S. State St., Lowville, to Nathan Joseph Brouty, son of Joseph and Vonnie Brouty, all of 10050 Erie Canal Road, Croghan.

Miss Jeffers graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School with Regents honors in 2004 and received an associate's degree in veterinary science from SUNY Canton in 2006. She will graduate in May from SUNY Canton with a bachelor's degree in veterinary services management and is interning at Lewis County Humane Society, Glenfield.

Mr. Brouty graduated from Beaver River Central School, Beaver Falls, in 2004 and received an associate's degree in engineering science from SUNY Canton in 2006. He will graduate in May from Clarkson University, Potsdam, with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, Mr. Brouty will be working with TRC Power Delivery, Liverpool.

A July 19 wedding is planned.