Obediah J Cooper was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. He was part of the New York Regiment. He was born in March 1759 and died on Aug. 20, 1851. He was not only a soldier of 1776, but he is one of our founding families of Beachwood Ohio.
Timothy Holsted was part of Hodge's Company in the 5th Connecticut Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He too is a soldier of 1776. He came to what we now call Ohio and settled in Warrensville Township that became Beachwood Ohio. He was born in 1765 and died on April 5, 1839. Both Obediah and Timothy are buried in our Beachwood Cemetery off of Green Road.
Exciting new! New gravestones have been given to our Cemetery, thanks to the Veterans Affairs to honor these two brave soldiers. Be sure to visit the Beachwood Cemetery as you celebrate our 250th Anniversary of the American Independence. Honor Obediah and Timothy who are Veterans and Heroes. They fought for independence, helped build a new nation, and then made their way west in search of a fresh start. Now, more than two centuries later, Ohioans have a chance to help rediscover their stories. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Ohio's rich history and ensure that the sacrifices of these patriots are remembered for generations to come.
Visit: https://www.ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/history-preservation-where-you-live/revwarvet-graves/
Timothy Holsted was part of Hodge's Company in the 5th Connecticut Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He too is a soldier of 1776. He came to what we now call Ohio and settled in Warrensville Township that became Beachwood Ohio. He was born in 1765 and died on April 5, 1839. Both Obediah and Timothy are buried in our Beachwood Cemetery off of Green Road.
Exciting new! New gravestones have been given to our Cemetery, thanks to the Veterans Affairs to honor these two brave soldiers. Be sure to visit the Beachwood Cemetery as you celebrate our 250th Anniversary of the American Independence. Honor Obediah and Timothy who are Veterans and Heroes. They fought for independence, helped build a new nation, and then made their way west in search of a fresh start. Now, more than two centuries later, Ohioans have a chance to help rediscover their stories. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Ohio's rich history and ensure that the sacrifices of these patriots are remembered for generations to come.
Visit: https://www.ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/history-preservation-where-you-live/revwarvet-graves/
Beachwood Fire Chief Steven Holtzman announced the department's 2025 Firefighter of the Year, Mike Holtzman. He was honored during the Jan. 20 City Council meeting with family and friends present. The Beachwood Fire Department's Officer Corps votes to select the Firefighter of the Year. Mike is the nephew of Chief Steve Holtzman, who does not have a vote in naming the department’s Firefighter of the Year. Mike began his firefighting career immediately after high school, joining the Elyria Township Fire Department in 2001. In 2006, he advanced to a full-time position with the Sheffield Village Fire Department before bringing his experience and leadership to the Beachwood Fire Department in 2010. Over the past 15 years in Beachwood, Mike has served several critical roles, including assignments with the Regional SWAT Team and the Regional Technical Rescue Team. He currently serves on the department’s Training Committee, helping ensure the highest standards of readiness and safety. Mike holds several certifications, including firefighter, paramedic, instructor, live fire instructor, and fire safety inspector. Even on his days off, he continues to give back, working as a safety instructor at Lorain County Joint Vocational School, where he helps train high school students to become the next generation of firefighters. Mike was honored alongside his wife, Anne, of 17 years, and his sons, Aaron and Brandon.
Dr. Carl Allamby is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Cleveland Ohio who is associate staff at Cleveland Clinic Hospital and is an Emergency Life-Flight Physician at Metro Health Hospital. Additionally, he is the Medical Director of the City of South Euclid and Beachwood for their Fire and EMS departments and is also an Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor where he teaches trauma rescue, assessment, and stabilization of life threatening injuries to other physicians and medical personnel.
However, this was not always his job. He used to be a business owner and professional automotive technician for 25 years but gave up this career to pursue a lifelong dream. His story of career change has been featured in many newspapers, TV news outlets locally and nationally, appearing on CBS Evening News with Steve Hartman, NPR’s Morning Edition with Scott Simon and The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Additionally, other prominent internet mediums such as Reader’s Digest, AARP, New York Post and many other local and national programs have featured his incredible life journey. Internationally, his
story has been featured in Singapore, Ghana and the United Kingdom. He has been on radio stations in
Cleveland, Toronto and Cincinnati to highlight his story and as an advocate for perseverance and
progression. Medscape awarded Dr. Allamby with the distinguished title of one of the best physicians of
2019.
As a medical student and graduate from Northeast Ohio Medical University, Dr. Allamby was
appointed to the Board of Trustees by Governor John Kasick and was also a member of the Admissions
Committee. As part of the Presidential Search Committee, Carl participated in selecting the most recent
University President. Additionally, he was a Community Advisory Board Member for Cleveland State
University and a mentor for many Health Science students. As the President of NEOMED’s local chapter
of Student National Medical Association in 2017 and 2018, Carl helped to promote the ongoing legacy of
diversity and inclusion of minority professionals in the field of medicine.
Additionally, he obtained an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College and two
bachelor’s degrees from Cleveland State University and Ursuline College, graduating summa cum laude.
He was nationally recognized in April 2024 as an Outstanding Alumni award recipient from the American
Association of Community Colleges. He is a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa and
Golden Key Honor Societies. Somehow, Dr. Allamby accomplished all of the aforementioned as a second
career while raising a family of four with his wife Kim.
In his former career as a business owner and automotive technician, Carl was an ASE Certified
Master Technician and Engine Performance Specialist. The two locations of auto repair and used car
sales facilities employed many people from the local community and served the local population for 25
years. As mentioned above, Dr. Allamby traded in his toolbox for a stethoscope to begin a new career as
a medical professional.
Carl began the business at the age of 19, mostly because there were very few jobs and
opportunities in the neighborhood where he grew up. He was always savvy with mechanics and
electronics but attended two years of automotive classes at the local community college at night to
enhance his skills and proficiency in auto repair and became a Master Technician in his early twenties.
The business continually grew over the years as he hired more employees and serviced more vehicles.
After numerous years in business, Carl decided to pursue a formal business degree. It was during this
time that he rediscovered his childhood passion of becoming a doctor and decided to give up a career of
a quarter century for the opportunity to further serve humanity as a medical professional. He came back
to his original community college to start his premed journey which propelled him towards a successful
career in medical education.
Dr. Allamby’s goal in medicine is not only to heal the injured or ill, he is also passionate about
influencing people from all walks of life to pursue greatness and success by following their dreams and
desires. This is especially true for people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Dr.
Allamby wants people to know that their current situation in life can be improved through education,
hard work, perseverance and community connections.
However, this was not always his job. He used to be a business owner and professional automotive technician for 25 years but gave up this career to pursue a lifelong dream. His story of career change has been featured in many newspapers, TV news outlets locally and nationally, appearing on CBS Evening News with Steve Hartman, NPR’s Morning Edition with Scott Simon and The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Additionally, other prominent internet mediums such as Reader’s Digest, AARP, New York Post and many other local and national programs have featured his incredible life journey. Internationally, his
story has been featured in Singapore, Ghana and the United Kingdom. He has been on radio stations in
Cleveland, Toronto and Cincinnati to highlight his story and as an advocate for perseverance and
progression. Medscape awarded Dr. Allamby with the distinguished title of one of the best physicians of
2019.
As a medical student and graduate from Northeast Ohio Medical University, Dr. Allamby was
appointed to the Board of Trustees by Governor John Kasick and was also a member of the Admissions
Committee. As part of the Presidential Search Committee, Carl participated in selecting the most recent
University President. Additionally, he was a Community Advisory Board Member for Cleveland State
University and a mentor for many Health Science students. As the President of NEOMED’s local chapter
of Student National Medical Association in 2017 and 2018, Carl helped to promote the ongoing legacy of
diversity and inclusion of minority professionals in the field of medicine.
Additionally, he obtained an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College and two
bachelor’s degrees from Cleveland State University and Ursuline College, graduating summa cum laude.
He was nationally recognized in April 2024 as an Outstanding Alumni award recipient from the American
Association of Community Colleges. He is a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa and
Golden Key Honor Societies. Somehow, Dr. Allamby accomplished all of the aforementioned as a second
career while raising a family of four with his wife Kim.
In his former career as a business owner and automotive technician, Carl was an ASE Certified
Master Technician and Engine Performance Specialist. The two locations of auto repair and used car
sales facilities employed many people from the local community and served the local population for 25
years. As mentioned above, Dr. Allamby traded in his toolbox for a stethoscope to begin a new career as
a medical professional.
Carl began the business at the age of 19, mostly because there were very few jobs and
opportunities in the neighborhood where he grew up. He was always savvy with mechanics and
electronics but attended two years of automotive classes at the local community college at night to
enhance his skills and proficiency in auto repair and became a Master Technician in his early twenties.
The business continually grew over the years as he hired more employees and serviced more vehicles.
After numerous years in business, Carl decided to pursue a formal business degree. It was during this
time that he rediscovered his childhood passion of becoming a doctor and decided to give up a career of
a quarter century for the opportunity to further serve humanity as a medical professional. He came back
to his original community college to start his premed journey which propelled him towards a successful
career in medical education.
Dr. Allamby’s goal in medicine is not only to heal the injured or ill, he is also passionate about
influencing people from all walks of life to pursue greatness and success by following their dreams and
desires. This is especially true for people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Dr.
Allamby wants people to know that their current situation in life can be improved through education,
hard work, perseverance and community connections.
Matt Fieldman shows his dedication to helping others improve their lives. Matt saw the importance of dialogue between the Black and Jewish communities, and co-founded Rekindle in 2021 to create that space for connection and colaboration. Under his direction, this organization aims to “rekindle” the Black-Jewish alliance, and has expanded to over 20 cities nationally.
In addition, Matt served as the founding Board President for EDWINS Leadership Institute from 2010 to 2016, and continues to serve on their Board. EDWINS is a nonprofit organization focused on providing culinary training to formerly incarcerated individuals. Participants gain skills and secure employment in the restaurant industry.
In 2016, Fieldman founded Cleveland Codes, the nation’s first nonprofit software bootcamp devoted to preparing underserved adults for careers in technology. To date, over 200 Cleveland Code graduates have made a major impact on Cleveland’s technology workforce,
Cleveland, and our country, have been improved because of Matt Fieldman’s social entrepreneurship. He is a true Hero.
In addition, Matt served as the founding Board President for EDWINS Leadership Institute from 2010 to 2016, and continues to serve on their Board. EDWINS is a nonprofit organization focused on providing culinary training to formerly incarcerated individuals. Participants gain skills and secure employment in the restaurant industry.
In 2016, Fieldman founded Cleveland Codes, the nation’s first nonprofit software bootcamp devoted to preparing underserved adults for careers in technology. To date, over 200 Cleveland Code graduates have made a major impact on Cleveland’s technology workforce,
Cleveland, and our country, have been improved because of Matt Fieldman’s social entrepreneurship. He is a true Hero.
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Beachwood City Schools proudly congratulates 2025 Crystal Apple Award recipients Mary Deitrick and Karen Carter. Deitrick, a physical education teacher at Hilltop, and Carter, a bus driver, were nominated by their colleagues for their exceptional commitment to our district and students. The Crystal Apple awards were presented at the annual staff Convocation on Aug. 12. During the presentation, Hilltop principal Amy Pinney praised Deitrick as an educator who makes all students feel instantly welcomed when they walk into her classroom. Pinney added, “She builds strong, meaningful relationships with her students, always encouraging them to see their own potential and believe in what they can achieve. She teaches students to be kind, compassionate humans, nurtures their love for learning, and equips them with valuable life skills that will carry them far beyond the classroom.” Transportation coordinators Heather Farkas and Susan Augusta highlighted the significant impact Carter makes on students on a daily basis, noting that Carter’s patience is one of the qualities that make her a positive role model in our department. In addition, they said “This driver has a gift in working with students and always takes that extra bit of time to engage with them, getting to know them, and explaining bus safety. Her heartfelt communication with parents is also highly valued."