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Kiley Quinn Welcomed By Porter Family

Kathleen M. Porter and Brett g. Porter of Fanwood have announced the birth of their daughter, Kiley Quinn Porter, on Thursday, July 6, at 11: 18 p. m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Kiley weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces and measured 20½ inches in length at birth.

She joins her brother, Keenan James Thomas Porter.

The mother is a 1983 graduate of Scotch PlainsFanwood High School.

The baby’s maternal grandparents are Thomas and MaryAnn Beattie of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Scotch Plains. James and Mary Kay Porter of Carmel, Ind are the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith of

Scotch Plains have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Tara Goldsmith, also of Scotch Plains, to Richard DiFrancesco of South Plainfield. He is the son of Ernest DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains and Ms. Joan Russo of Chatham.

The bridetobe attended Coles Elementary School and Terrill Middle School, both in Scotch Plains. She also graduated in 1995 from Union County VocationalTechnical Schools in Scotch Plains. She is

employed as the manager of Supercuts in Watchung.

Her fiancé attended School One Elementary and Park Middle School, both in Scotch Plains, and graduated in 1988 from Scotch PlainsFanwood High School. He is employed as a professional firefighter with the City of Newark.

The couple plan to be married in July of next year.

Ben Baron and Melvin Diep Tie for First in Chess Tourney

CHESS CHAMPS… Members of the Westfield Chess Club proudly display the medals they received during the recent Westfield Summer Scholastic Chess Tournament held at the Y. Pictured, left to right, are: Tim Woods, Ben Baron, Adam MCcloskey and Melvin Diep.

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Summer Scholastic Chess Tournament, presented by the Westfield Chess Club, took place at the Westfield Y on June 18.

The preliminary event was divided into two sections with a younger and older group. Among the winners in the younger group was John Lanzano of Westfield, who placed fourth for a bronze medal.

In the older group, Ben Baron won all six games of the round robin to capture the gold medal. Melvin Diep captured second place for a silver medal. Tim Woods won two games for a third place finish and the bronze medal, while Adam MCcloskey finished fourth for a bronze medal. All are from Westfield.

The top two finishers of the older and younger group played a round robin to decide the overall cham pion. The participants included Ben

Baron, Lavi Blumberg, Daniel Calandri and Melvin Diep.

In hardfought games, Melvin surged into the lead with victories over Lavi and Daniel. Daniel lost his queen but managed to pull a checkmate with two rooks and a bishop to pin Ben in the latter’s first loss of the event.

This result set up a showdown between Melvin and Ben. Melvin won the exchange but overlooked an attack on his queen and Ben finished with a victory to tie Melvin for first place in the finals. Daniel and Lavi tied for third in the finals.

Todd Lunna, President of the Westfield Chess Club and Life Chess Master, directed the event, where all the players won medals. For information about the club, please call Mr. Lunna at (732) 9467379.

PAGEANT WINNER… Giovanna Romano, a graduate of Westfield High School’s Class of 2000, was crowned “Miss Peru — USA 2000” on June 24. She will ride on a leading float in the Peruvian Day parade on Sunday, July 30, which will pass through Passaic, Paterson and Clifton. Although she was born in the United States and is of Italian descent on her father’s side, she was able to compete because of her Peruvian heritage on her mother’s side. Giovanna, who represented Westfield in the pageant, is pictured with her parents, Pat and Nelly Romano, who escorted her during the event.

William R. Kennelly Earns Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts

WESTFIELD — William Roger Kennelly, the grandson of Bill and Eve Kennelly of Westfield, was honored by Boy Scout Troop No. 416 of Saline, Michigan, with a Special Court of Honor on July 9 to award him the rank of Eagle Scout.

The rank of Eagle is the Boy Scouts’ highest honor and is earned by approximately only one out of every 50 boys who enter scouting.

William, who first joined the Boy Scouts in 1993, rose through the ranks to become Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Historian and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for Troop No. 416.

Since turning 18 last August, he has served as an Assistant Scoutmas ter and has worked with the younger

scouts on their advancement. As part of their badge requirements, each Eagle candidate must originate, plan and organize a service project to benefit the community and demonstrate leadership in execution of the project.

For his project, William organized fellow troop members in producing craft carts, magazine racks and book holders for the Saline Evangelical Home.

William is the son of Bill and Maureen Kennelly. He graduated with honors from Saline High School this past spring and will be attending Michigan State University in the fall.

Adrian Cronauer At Vietnam Center

AREA — Former United States Air Force Sergeant Adrian Cronauer, portrayed by Robin Williams in the motion picture Good Morning Vietnam!, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, July 26, at 7: 30 p. m. at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel.

The program is part of an ongoing lecture series at the center, sponsored by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation.

Mr. Cronauer is Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Institute and a member of the Board of the National Vietnam Veterans Coalition.

As a partner with the Washington, D. C. law firm of Burch and Associates, he concentrates on information and communications law.

This lecture is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (732) 3350033.

The Vietnam Era Educational Center may be reached via Exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway.

‘Time Travelers’ to Perform Play at Cultural Arts Center

FANWOOD — The “Time Travelers’ Theatre,” part of the Fanwood Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Club 2000 program, will present

“Pandora’s Perilous Predicament” on Wednesday, July 26, at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center in Fanwood.

“Time Travelers’ Theatre,” comprised of children entering grade 4 and up, has been meeting every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon to work on this project.

The youngsters work on everything from costumes, stage design and programs to music and sound effects, as well as performing in the play itself.

There will be three performances of the play, at 11 a. m., 4 p. m. and 7: 30 p. m. Seating is limited.

Tickets will be available beginning Monday, July 24, in the Children’s Department of the library, located at North Avenue and Tillotson Road.

The Kuran Center, formerly known as the Carriage House, is located at 129 Watson Road. For more information, please call the Children’s Department at (908) 3224377.

Local Soroptimists Name New Officers

WESTFIELD — Soroptimist International of the Greater Westfield Area, a community service group, held its joint installation of dinner last month with Suburban Essex at Bella Italia Restaurant in Orange.

Marie Kennedy, Governor of the North Atlantic Region of Soroptimist International, installed the club’s new officers, including Lenore Scurry, President; Maria Tsitsiragos, Vice President; Marion McLean, Secretary, and Dorothy Zimatore, Treasurer.

Directors are Theresa Caldaraio, Isabel Arnone and Stephanie Wood.

For more information about joining the club, please call Ms. Scurry at (908) 2321913.