Frances Graton, Hays, and Frank and Dawn Graton, Otis, Colo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Harlea Ann Graton, to Travis Stephen Elder, son of Steve and Janet Durheim, Ellis, and Steve and Teri Elder, Jefferson City, Mo.

Grandparents of the couple are Edna Golemboski, Kanorado, Leonard and Zelda Graton, Yuma, Colo., Bill and Norma Cunningham, WaKeeney, Bob and Una Durheim, Dodge City, and Richard and Pauline Elder, Topeka.

A Nov. 14, 2009, wedding is planned at First United Methodist Church, Hays.