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creating an even better experience for
the audience.
The show has always been great and
always will be great, but this allows
us to significantly invest in our artists
and raise the bar on several audience
experiences, he said.
Chris Hansen, executive director of
the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, said the
organization is proud to support Circus
Flora.
With the institution that Circus Flora
is and what it means for them to stay
vital and thrive in the Grand Center Arts
District, we felt it was very important
to be able to help provide a way for the
circus to go on and we wanted to be part
of supporting that, Hansen said. He
added that the foundations plans for how
the tent will be used beyond the circus
will be announced in the coming months.
Although the details of Circus Floras
The St. Louis Arches tumbling and acrobatic team rehearses for this seasons Circus new permanent home and where it will
Flora show Time Flies, which opens on Thursday, June 1. be in Grand Center have not yet been
photo by Diana Linsley announced, Mabrey said the space should
be ready by next spring and it might be
possible for Circus Flora to put on its
annual show in April or May instead of
June.
Its A Tradition
St. Louis Sidney Iking Bateman got
his start in the circus with the St. Louis
Arches tumbling and acrobatic team.
He has since performed throughout the
world, and is thrilled to be part of his
hometown show again this season and
that Circus Flora is here to stay.
Theres something about driving
down Grand and seeing that big red tent
go up every year its a tradition. Its
not summer in St. Louis without Circus
Flora, said Bateman, who recently
finished touring with a Montreal-based
circus company.
Bateman, who grew up in north St.
Louis and graduated from Beaumont
High School, has performed a hoop-
diving act in two previous Circus
Flora shows. He is excited to debut his
acrobatics on the Chinese pole during
this seasons Time Flies.

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Its special because its my
hometown and its where I got
started, said Bateman, who is also
coaching the St. Louis Arches for the
teams act in this years show. No
matter where else I go, Im always
going to enjoy this one month in
June at Circus Flora.
Its also special because theres
nothing else like it.
I dont care what circus comes to
town this is the circus that people
in St. Louis want to see every year,
Bateman said.
Hes right many St. Louis
families have made Circus Flora
a long-standing tradition. Even
so, Executive Director Mabrey is
surprised by how many people
havent seen a show.
Its hard to describe exactly
what Circus Flora is and all it
encompasses, especially because its
not a circus in the traditional sense
that some might think, Mabrey said.
Were kind of a hybrid were
not totally traditional, but were not
all modern either, he said. Were
kind of somewhere between Cirque
du Soleil and the Ringling brothers.
Another unique aspect about
Circus Flora is that each shows
storyline is often rooted in history
or literature, and all of the acts are
woven into a cohesive story set to
live music.
Most circuses have separate acts
that stand on their own, but with
us the show is all one story its
all connected, Mabrey said. Its
hard to define ourselves, but were
something you need. Well take you
on a journey of joy and magic. When
something touches your heart, you
find your inner child and thats what
we hope to make you feel when you
walk through our tent.
Cirque du Soleil performer and
World Juggling Champion Kyle
Driggs, who is bringing his unique
fusion of juggling, movement and
theater to Time Flies, said part
of Circus Floras magic is that it
appeals to children and adults alike.
It breaks down age barriers,
Driggs said, adding theres nothing
quite like Circus Flora. Its one
of the last true authentic circus
experiences in America.
Andrea Murillo, featured
performer and this seasons
movement director, echoed that
sentiment.
Its hard to say exactly what it
is because it really is indescribable
its transformative, she said of June 1-25 at the Big Top located
Circus Flora and its Time Flies
show, which is a love story that
explores the fabric of time.
In addition to the acts of Bateman,
Driggs and Murillo, Circus Flora
will as always feature high-wire
daredevils the Flying Wallendas
and several other acts that are sure
to wow the crowd.
In addition to its annual show,
Circus Flora also serves the
community through outreach
programs such as Clowns on Call
in St. Louis childrens hospitals and
Share the Circus, which takes the
circus to underserved communities.
It is also dedicated to animal
friendliness, partnering performers
with only domesticated animals
such as dogs and horses.
Central West End Association
Circus Flora Family Event
The Central West End Association
and CWE Families and Friends are
partnering with Circus Flora for a
family night on Sunday, June 11.
Tickets discounted by 20
percent include a special backstage
event featuring complimentary
refreshments in Circus Floras
hospitality tent and a chance to
mingle with the performers an hour
before the performance begins at
5:30 p.m. Use discount code CWE
when purchasing tickets.
Tickets
Circus Floras Time Flies runs
at 3511 Samuel Shepard Drive in
Grand Center.
Tickets range from $10 to $50.
For tickets and showtimes, visit
www.circusflora.org or www.
metrotix.com. Tickets can also be
purchased by calling 314-534-1111,
and in person at the Fabulous Fox St. Louis native and Circus Flora performer Sidney
Box Office at 527 N. Grand Blvd. or Iking Bateman balances an umbrella on the
Circus Floras on-site box office at bridge of his nose during a recent rehearsal.
the Big Top. photo by Diana Linsley
For more information, visit www.
circusflora.org.

SSM Health Opens Family
Practice At The Boulevard
In Richmond Heights
SSM Health Medical Group has a new family medicine
practice conveniently located at The Boulevard in
Richmond Heights. The three board-certified physicians
take a holistic approach to preventative medicine and
overall health and wellness for the entire family. They are:
Anna Fernandez, M.D.; Nneka Ichoku, D.O.; and Julie
Sahrmann, D.O.
The three physicians practice family medicine for
patients of all ages. Dr. Fernandez has clinical interests in
preventive medicine, geriatrics, womens health and
outpatient procedures. Dr. Ichoku has clinical interests in
osteopathic medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Sahrmann has
clinical interests in dermatology, pediatrics and womens
health.
The SSM Health Medical Group practice was
developed within The Boulevard to expand our exceptional
health care services to those who live and work in
Richmond Heights, Clayton, Brentwood and surrounding
areas, said Dr. Anna Fernandez with SSM Health. The
beauty of being centrally located is the variety of people
who have access to our services. We want patients to feel
welcome and supported here and comfortable discussing
their health with us for years to come.
The new practice is well supported by a strong network
of specialists for patients who need referrals. Diagnostic
imaging and other services are located nearby at SSM
Health St. Marys Hospital.
Additionally, the practice is fully electronic with
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Esse Health Tesson Ferry
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Michael Fedak, nurse practitioner Aleksandra Swan
and physician assistants, Josie Zuckerman and
Meredyth Schroyer. In addition to the Tesson Ferry
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brought into the office each week to provide patients
with more comprehensive healthcare services:
Esse Health Registered Dietitian Rachel Sestrich is
at the office coaching patients on diet and nutrition.
Dr. Steven Kurzewil is a general surgeon and sees
patients at this office. He will diagnose, treat and
schedule out-patient procedures.
Podiatrist Dr. Lindsey Barth visits the office and
meets with patients for any foot, ankle and nail
problems.
Psychologist Dr. Paul Wang sees both pediatric and
adult patients.
This office also offers on-site X-ray services.
Stonecrest Offers Assisted
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The facilities in Richmond Heights is led by Executive
Director Rachel Giffhorn, who has over 17 years of experience
in hospital and long-term care with a focus on assisted living
and memory care. She was recently named part of the
inaugural class of Certified Directors of Assisted Living
through Argentum, the leading trade association serving
companies that own, operate and support professionally
managed senior living communities in the United States.
My passion is creating a loving, vibrant community for
the residents and families we serve and a rewarding work
experience for our co-workers, Giffhorn said.
The complexity of the industry continues to increase
exponentially. Its no longer a luxury to have a team of experts
to navigate this new reality. The business has also changed
from a medical focus to a culture of resident direction and
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The best care comes from knowing our residents their
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Julie Sahrmann, D.O.
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Battle Of The BADGES MSD Storage Facility

The City of Clayton joined forces
with local emergency personnel at the
first Battle of the Badges Barbecue on
Saturday, May 13, to raise money for
BackStoppers and Responder Rescue.
More than 300 people attended the
event in downtown Clayton to enjoy a
variety of barbecue provided by the
teams below in addition to side dishes
by Weber Grill Restaurant.
As a result, $7,824 was raised in
ticket sales for the two benefiting
organizations.
Participants included: Rock Hill
Fire Department, Pattonville Fire
Protection District, Clayton Police &
Fire Departments, Eureka Police &
Fire Departments, Creve Coeur Police
Department, Ste. Genevieve County
Sherriff Department, Holts Summit
Fire Protection District, Des Peres
Department of Public Safety and the
St. Louis County Police Department.
As part of the event, attendees
voted on their favorite meat in each
category: pork butt, ribs and chicken.
Creve Coeur Police Department
received first place for pork butt;
Clayton Fire Department received
first place for ribs; and Clayton Police
Department received first place for
chicken.
Creve Coeur and Clayton police
departments donated their $100
monetary awards to Backstoppers
while Clayton Fire Department
donated their award to Responder
Bryan Brielmaier, left, and Mike
Lauter with the Clayton Fire
Department prepare for the Battle of
the Badges barbecue competition. The
department came in first place for their
ribs.
Rescue.
With ticket sales and monetary
awards combined, the City of Clayton
will present BackStoppers with a
check for $4,112.28 and Responder
Rescue with a check for $4,012.28.
This event was sponsored by Weber
Grill Restaurant and SSM Health.
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points about the project to review
during a closed session after the
meeting.
The facility discussed during the
study session is part of MSDs ser-
vice area-wide Project Clear pro-
gram, an initiative to improve water
quality and quell many regional
wastewater concerns. MSD claims it
will reduce wastewater overflows,
basement back-ups and increase
system reliability.
The facility would comprise: Two
storage tanks, 180 feet in diameter
and 35 feet tall, each with a 4.6 mil-
lion gallon capacity; connecting sew-
ers; a pump station; control building
and odor control.
MSD outlined two sites for the
storage tanks, both north of Olive
Boulevard. One would be between
82nd Boulevard on the west and
Hafner Place on the east. The other
is just to the east, between Hafner
Place on the west, the River des
Peres on the south and consuming
the south end of Rushmore Drive
and all of Briar Court.
The first option would cover
almost six acres, take up 31 residen-
tial lots, 16 of which are owner-
occupied. The the other choice would
cover nearly four acres and take up
20 residential lots. Both choices
assume the Hafner Court
Apartments would be acquired and
the property used for construction
staging. There is a $3.3 million dol-
lar State Emergency Management
Agency (SEMA) grant to pay for
property appraisal, purchase, tenant
movements and demolition.
Besides a larger layout, the first
option would displace more occupied
homes (30 vs. 20) and more connect-
ing sewers would be required.
However, MSD officials said emi-
nent domain would be used, as pre-
vious buyouts have been very suc-
cessful.
MSD said it has little choice but
to put the storage facility in
University City, the location of three
large trunk sewer lines. In addition,
computer modeling identifies it as
the ideal location and it will use sev-
eral properties, which have had his-
torical flooding issues. In 2008,
flooding damaged approximately
250 city properties along the River
des Peres and two people died.
Beyond computer models and
geography, MSD has another reason
to erect the storage tanks: a consent
decree with the EPA. The tanks are
required as part of a Sanitary Sewer
Overflow Plan submitted to the
EPA.
MSD says it needs to commit to
purchasing the properties and it
would limit University Citys liabili-
ty. It says the SEMA grant requires
that property purchased with the
funding be placed in a perpetual
land easement and that no building
occurs on the property at any point
in the future.

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Dr. Howard Lederer is a board certified
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College of Surgeons, who completed a year
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University of Minnesota. He is among the first
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Dr. Lederer has performed thousands of
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extensive experience in complex general surgery
and trauma care.
He attended medical school at the University
of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed
his general surgical training at Case Western
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His practice is dedicated to minimally
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Dr. Lederer also offers a broad array of
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Dr. Sri Kolli Joins Esse
Healths Physicians At
St. Clare In Fenton
Esse Healths Physicians at St. Clare office grew
with the addition of physician, Sri Kolli, M.D. Dr.
Kolli is board certified in internal medicine with a
particular interest in preventative health, womens
health and chronic illness management.
She has over 20 years of experience and is
recognized by the National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA) and the American Diabetes
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Kolli is also recognized by the NCQA and the
American Heart Association (AHA) for patient care
in heart disease and stroke.
Dr. Kolli serves as the counselor for the Internal
Medical Graduate division on the State Council of
the Missouri State Medical Association. She is also a
life member of the American Medical Association.
She enjoys teaching, traveling with her kids,
gardening, cooking, reading and loves dogs.
She is currently accepting new patients.
Board certified physician Dr. William Feldner,
whose specialty is family medicine, is also accepting
new patients. Dr. Feldner graduated from Oklahoma
State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He is the vice chair for the Joint Commission for
Sports Medicine and Science and currently serves as
the team physician for Lindenwood University and
USA Volleyball.
Dr. Carolyn Smith Joins
Tesson Ferry Pediatrics
In South St. Louis County
Dr. Carolyn Smith, board certified in pediatrics, is
currently accepting new patients at the Esse Health
Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office. The practice accepts
most insurance plans.
Dr. Smith has a special interest in breastfeeding
and infant care. Previously she worked as a pediatric
hospitalist at Washington University School of
Medicine where she was the medical director of the
newborn nursery. Dr. Smith is a fellow of the
American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
She joins physicians, Dr. Matthew Dougherty, Dr.
Catherine R. Remus, Dr. Elizabeth Remus, Dr.
Joseph Schachter, and nurse practitioner Karen Diehl.
The physicians and staff at Esse Health Tesson
Ferry Pediatrics believe that creating a unique and
personal relationship with every child is important for
developing lifelong habits of good health. That
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