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Know Your Neighbors: Katie Hermes, 
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Katie Hermes, 18, of Sterling, works in the dietary department at Parkway Center, Sterling, and is studying elementary education at Sauk Valley Community College.

She is the daughter of Mark and Becki Hermes of Sterling, and has a brother, Ryan Hermes, 15, also of Sterling.

On-the-job lesson: Always be nice to everyone.

Alma mater: I graduated in 2009 from Sterling High School.

Philosophy: Live with no regrets.

Hearts: Hanging out with friends and watching movies, and anything on The Learning Channel.

Darts: Studying, and going to Wal-Mart when it’s really crowded.

Haunts: My friends’ houses or my house.

Hero: My dad. He’s always helping with stuff.

First job: I worked at State Farm Insurance in Sterling as a clerk when I was 16. I liked it. It was easy, and my hours were flexible.

First car: A 2000 Oldsmobile Alero when I was 16.

Read this: “Along for the Ride,” by Sarah Dessen.

People say I look like: My dad.

Phobias: Spiders, complete darkness and clowns.

I’d like to meet: Jennifer Aniston.

In the dictionary next to: Caring.

Trading spaces: I’d like to visit Fiji. It seems like a really small, private island.

Best thing about Sterling: How close you can get with your friends.

Shout out to: My friends.

Do you know someone who ought to be featured in Know Your Neighbors? Write to Phil Hartman at phartman@svnmail.com or call 800-798-4085, ext. 524.

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