GILBERTSVILLE – The engagement of Allison Furman of Gilbertsville and Andrew Powers of Boyertown was announced by her parents, Barb and Ed Furman, 40 Bow Lane, Gilbertsville.

Ms. Furman is a 2007 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and a 2011 graduate of Ursinus College with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. She is an elementary physical education teacher in the Boyertown Area School District.

Her fiancé is the son of Randy and Amy Heisler, Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown. He is a 2007 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and a 2011 graduate of Gettysburg College with a degree in physics. He is currently a student at Widener University pursuing a degree in civil engineering.

A November 2013 wedding is planned.