The Stateline News, Sunday, February 18, 2007
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Name: Sarah
Starmer
Age: I’ve
hit the midcentury mark.
Hometown: I
was born and raised in Beloit. My family and I now live in
Roscoe.
Occupation/civic memberships: I’ve been media
coordinator/community relations for Beloit Memorial Hospital
for 17 years. I write several newsletters, plan marketing and
am Golf Pro-Am Coordinator for the hospital. Recently, I helped
plan the grand opening event for NorthPointe Terrace, which was
a lot of fun. My job allows me to get involved with many of the
hospital’s fund-raising events and meet lots of great
people. Currently, I teach Sunday School at the First
Congregational Church in Beloit, am on the Religious Education
Board, and am a host parent for an international student at
Beloit College. Over the years, I think I’ve been
involved in almost every activity our kids participated in.
They’re in college now.
Family: My
husband Ron and I have been married for 27 years. We have two
children: Ryan, who is 24 and Kaylin, who is 20.
Favorite food: That’s
a toughie. I’d say pizza is my weakness, especially with
lots of veggies.
Favorite music: Music that makes memories: Elton John, Paul
McCartney and Rod Stewart.
Favorite movies: The all-time greatest movie ever, “The
Sound of Music.” Also, we just saw “Dream
Girls” and loved the music in it.
Favorite books: Whatever I'm reading at the time. Right now,
I’m reading “Last Girls” by Lee Smith. One of
my all-time favorites was “In the Heart of the
Sea,” a nonfiction book set in the early 1800s about a
whaling ship.
Favorite vacation spots: Oceans are nice, but I like lakes. Wallon Lake
in Michigan is as blue as the Caribbean. We like Whitewater
Lake for boating and kayaking.
In my spare time: I like to be outdoors; walking, gardening,
boating. I’m a golfer from way back, so I try to play
when time allows.
I think the most important issue in the
Stateline area is: Inspiring
people to take pride in their homes, their work and their
families.
If I could change one thing in the world: I wish every child could have an adult
who loved and cared for them.
If I could sit down to supper with anybody,
living or dead: I think
I’d just as soon sit down with my family and friends.
They’re my biggest inspiration.
Most people don’t know: I believe “a cookie a day keeps the
doctor away.”
I can’t stand: I’m a little bit of a tree-hugger. I
don’t like litterbugs or people who waste resources.
I wish I knew how to: Balance a checkbook, play a guitar and juggle.
Motto, inspiration or favorite quote: “Time flies, but remember
you’re the navigator.” We have to enjoy each day
and make the most of it. It’s the journey, not the
destination.
