AUBURN – Dennis and Peggy Stires of Livermore are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ellis of Auburn, to Jeff LaRoche of Auburn, son of Leon and Lucy LaRoche of Jay.

Miss Ellis received a bachelor’s degree in music and teaches piano privately and works part-time at MRA in Lewiston.

Mr. LaRoche is a construction supervisor at Glamour Pools and during the off-season works as an electrician and enjoys time with his family.

A July wedding is planned in Auburn.