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2012 Person Of The Year

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Robert Kerr's Service to Clayton Earns Him 'Person of the Year' Recognition

Kerr lives and works in Clayton, and serves as president of the Clayton Education Foundation and Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Ryan Martin
  • Tuesday, January 15

Working to solve challenges for students and educators in Clayton is more than a volunteer activity for lifelong resident Robert Kerr.  For Kerr, a commitment to the community he grew up in is simply part of his responsibility.  "I don't think it's right to sit on the sidelines and complain about something," said Kerr, who served as a director on the Clayton Board of Education between 2007-10. "I wanted to do everything I could to help maintain the quality of the schools."  Kerr's community service gained him the recognition as the 2012 Clayton Person of the Year on Patch. During a nomination process in December, Kerr's nominator said, "(Kerr) consistently brings a fair, balanced and pragmatic approach in addressing issues facing our …

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Vote: Who's the 2012 Clayton Person of the Year? You Decide, Who is Clayton's Person of the Year? Seeking Nominations, Meramec Elementary School, and 1 more ›

Alice Disney Huelskamp

10:06 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Keep up the good work in Clayton, Robert! CHS class of 1980 is proud of you!   more ›

Monday, January 7, 2013

Meet Andrea Moore, the 2012 Richmond Heights Person of the Year

Did you know that Moore, an office clerk with the city, previously performed on comedy shows and plays?

After Andrea Moore was selected by readers of Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch as the 2012 Richmond Heights Person of the Year, we at Patch asked Moore a few questions for a feature on the website.  Moore, who has worked as a clerk with the city for the past two years, was nominated by a Patch reader because she "has a pleasant attitude and always goes above and beyond to help people." The voting period lasted from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26 after a three-day nomination period. Moore answered the questions by email. They have been lightly edited for length.  Q: How does it feel to be selected as the 2012 Richmond Heights Person of the Year? It feels amazing! I am honored and extremely flattered that someone thought enough of me to nominate me. …

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Richmond Heights Clerk Named 2012 Person of the Year, Vote: Who's the 2012 Richmond Heights Person of the Year? You Decide, Who is Richmond Heights' Person of the Year? Seeking Nominations, and 4 more ›

Kim Smith

9:10 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Great getting to know you Andrea. You seem like such a sweet person inside and out!   more ›

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