ECRWSS Liberty News & Views Recording history as it happens and keeping you informed! Page POSTAL CUSTOMER PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 44146 & 44139 PAID CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT # 406 Americans must do above all is remain true to our principles of freedom, equality of rights and dignity for all. February 2014 Liberty News & Views & Views Established 1984 LIBERTY NEWS Happy Valentine’s Day - Friday, February 14th Rocksino Revenue Sharing is Debated ViewRay Raises Another $30 Million By Kevin Hurst, Mayor of Walton Hills in Financing From Investors I would like to take an opportunity to provide the residents of Walton Hills with updated information concerning the Hard Rock Expects first patient to be treated imminently! Rocksino and the revenue sharing we have been seeking. We have been on top of this situation since early 2013. I strongly believe that by Gary V. Gottschalk, Mayor of Oakwood Village Walton Hills is entitled to a share of the $2 million State of Ohio distribution to each municipality in which a commercial racetrack is ViewRay Inc. of Oakwood Village, a privately held medical device company developing located based upon the construction of a “racino”. advanced radiation therapy technology for the treatment of cancer, has secured another $30 As many of you know, Northfield Park was able to construct a million in financing from existing investors for a total raised of over $110 million since 2008. “racino” only because of the existence of a “racetrack”. Approximately The ViewRay system is designed to improve the accuracy of cancer treatment through a 35% of the Northfield Park racetrack is in Walton Hills and 65% in patented combination of simultaneous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and radiation Kevin Hurst Northfield Village. Late in 2013, 100% of the first $1 million distributed therapy delivery. Walton Hills by the State of Ohio went totally to Northfield Village. The second $1 By obtaining real-time images of a cancerous tumor, doctors for the first time will be able Mayor million distribution slated for April 2014 is also fully destined for to shoot a tumor with radiation and be sure the radiation is consistently hitting the targeted Northfield Village as the current State law reads. tumor while avoiding health tissue, even if the target is on a moving organ such as the lung or The 2014 State of Ohio budget was passed in late June 2013 with an amendment stating pancreas. that only those communities with over 50% of a racetrack located in their community shall The additional funds raised are intended to support the worldwide commercialization of receive the $2 million “racino” distribution. Thistledown is the only other racetrack that is in two the ViewRay MRI-guided radiation therapy system. “As we look forward to expanding our communities with the majority of the racetrack in North Randall and a lesser portion in international presence, the recent partnering with a Chinese venture capital firm is a significant milestone,” said Chris A. Raanes, ViewRay president and CEO. “Along with the continued Kevin Hurst cont. on page 4 backing of our five institutional investors, it is a testament to the strength of our technology. We expect the first patient to be treated on the ViewRay system imminently, and with the Glenwillow Update support of our investors, we are excited to accelerate the deployment of the ViewRay system By Mark A. Cegelka, Mayor globally.” The Village is off to a great start to 2014. Village Council and I have University Hospitals names Robert G. David as been putting things in place for a productive year. The first order of President of UH Bedford & Richmond Medical Centers business is to welcome our new Council Member, Gurvis Smith. Mr. Smith was elected in November and began his term of office in January. This realignment of responsibilities will strengthen our position Mr. Smith will serve with our five other returning Council Members: John and ability to continue delivering the highest quality of care in Baca, Eric Johnson, Jeff Adie, Don Banas and Larry Sylver. All of council Northeast Ohio,” said Richard A. Hanson, President, UH Community and myself were sworn in for our new terms on January 2nd by Bedford Mark Cegelka Hospitals and Ambulatory Network. “Our goal is to enhance health Municipal Court Judge Brian Melling. Mayor of Glenwillow care access for eastside community residents, providing them the At the first Council meeting of the year, Council said “goodbye” to our most comprehensive services close to home.” In his new role, Mr. longtime member of the Planning Commission, Bill Divis, who resigned David and his team will concentrate on physician recruitment, quality after 32 years of service to the Village. Mr. Divis has made a tremendous impact to our of care, patient satisfaction and employee and physician community, especially during the redevelopment. On behalf of the Village, I would like to engagement. Mr. David has served as President of UH Conneaut thank him for his years of service and wish him the best in his retirement. Council appointed and Geneva medical centers since 2008. During his tenure, these Jerald Hoover to replace Mr. Divis on Planning Commission. Mr. Hoover served on Council critical-access hospitals have earned more than 15 national Mark Cegelka continued on page 20 recognitions for care quality and patient satisfaction. Mr. David joined UH in 1996 as a Senior Financial Analyst and was promoted Reliable Pattern Works Celebrates 100 years as a to Director of Finance at UH Geneva Medical Center in 1997. He Robert G. David assumed the same role at UH Conneaut Medical Center in 1999. President of University Family Owned Business Recent service enhancements include expanding the UH Hospital Bedford by Laraine L. Heck In 1913 when Louis Koehnle opened Reliable Pattern Works and Foundry on E. 93rd Robert G. David continued on page 5 Street, Cleveland, it is doubtful that he thought of the distant future and his great granddaughter, becoming owner and President of a company celebrating 100 years in business. From son, Bedford’s Mayor Stan Koci Painting a New Picture Norman, who succeeded his father in 1948 on Northfield Road, Bedford Heights to grandson, of Bedford’s Future Ron Koehnle and brothers, Ken and Stan who relocated to 590 Golden Oak Pkwy, Oakwood By Stan Koci, Mayor of Bedford Village after taking over in 1973, the business continues making patterns, models, molds and prototypes. Today, Koehnle’s daughter, Stephanie Kapcio, supports the tried and true We are painting a new picture of business model regarding employment of family members. As Vice President, Koehnle, shares Bedford’s future. We must have an idea of business practices with Kapcio regarding running the business, “find a niche for each family where we want to be before we can start Reliable Pattern Works continued on page 20 the journey to move Bedford forward. We are currently facing a number of major Political Poverty Pimps in Congress issues. We are preparing for the fiscal By James Clingman impact of losing Ben Venue Labs. A major effort is being made to find a new investor. An article published on nky.com, titled, “Running for Senate Not With the retirement of City Manager Hank Job for Paupers”, cited: “The average household in the United Angelo, a search has begun for his States has a net worth of $69,000, but the average wealth of a replacement. The county is continuing an U.S. senator is about $12 million, according to statistics from investigation and they have our full the U.S. Census Bureau and Center for Responsive Politics.” cooperation. To me, it illustrated the fact that we are far removed from the original Our daily activities of the city’s intent of serving in Congress; no longer are “regular” people going off business are being carried out. City hall is to serve for a few years and returning home to their jobs as farmers, operating and doing all the functions a city Walter Genutis, Ward 2 and Mayor Stan Koci shopkeepers, and factory workers, and the like. must do-whether should you need a birth of Bedford at State of City Presentation Washington, D.C. has become a veritable money pit, and certificate or paying a water bill. It is candidates are doing and saying some of the dirtiest hypocritical James E. Clingman business as usual. Council and I are working on new procedures and reviewing new policies. Adjunct Professor at the John Montello is acting as our temporary law director. James E. Clingman continued on page 24 University of Cincinnati Stan Koci continued on page 24 Liberty News & Views Please patronize our Advertisers and support local business. Page C 2 Happy Valentines Day! ChuckChuck* ChrisChris* Lois SueSue* Opening Soon! ST. 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