Sunday, January 29, 2006 COMMUNITY THE POST PAGE9 | @)OMBROSKI Continued from Page 1 Committee. “We set up the committee in 1991 and we weren't able to get the dikes raised until after the ‘96 flood when the commissioners signed the deal,” he said. “I spent a tremendous amount of time on this project. We have nine other priority items that we will push for as soon as the portals are fin- ished.” Despite his strong interest in politics, Dombroski said he is too old to run for office now, but would have done it in his younger years had it not been for his con- sulting business. Aside from his involvement in local government Dombroski has also published a pair of books. “How America was Financed,” published in 2002 and revised in 3, describes the area of North- Pennsylvania and its con- FOR THE POST/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Tom Dombroski, of Trucksville, has published two books. He is also active in the community. tribution to the financial and eco- nomic greatness of the United States. “The people here were econom- ic slaves,” he said. “Incidentally, the coal industry created the US. Industrial Revolution, and made the U.S. what it is today.” Dombroski said he wrote the book because of the love he has for the people here. “Pm hopeful to make a film about it or that it will be used on the History Channel someday,” he said. His first book, “Creative Prob- lem Solving,” was published in 1978 and revised in 2002. It de- scribes a five-step process to solve any problem. “The book was an outgrowth of my career as a chemical engineer,” said the Luzerne native. “There is no problem without a solution. It might take five lifetimes, but I don’t say that in the book.” Dombroski’s books are available at Barnes and Noble, the King’s College bookstore, Amazon.com and Walmart.com. A portion of the sales money from the books provides scholar- ship assistance at King’s College where Dombroski earned his de- gree. Copies are also available at the Back Mountain Memorial Li- brary. “I have a tremendous feeling for this area,” he said. CAREY Continued from Page 1 Love. The nonprofit organization makes hairpieces from human hair for children who have lost it because of medical conditions. “I wanted to show her that I cared and I was here for her,” said Spencer, whose father Jim is the team’s head coach. “I think it would be really hard to go through all of what she’s gone through. She’s such an inspira- tion. We've dedicated our season to her.” After a few months away, Carey returned to the basketball court for the 200506 season. The 5 foot-11 sophomore plays on the ju- nior varsity team and has also seen playing time with the varsi- ty. But just the fact that she’s play- ing again amazes her mother. “I never thought she'd be play- ing this season,” she said. “The doctors have encouraged her to keep active and remain playing. She hasn’t missed a game.” And she continues to inspire her teammates and coaches. “Beth has been with us since the first day of practice and she’s never asked for any special treat- ment,” said Jim Spencer, who ex- pects Carey to fill a big void next season after several of the Black Knight inside players graduate. “She’s a nice, quiet girl with a great smile. It takes a lot of cour- age to go through something like that. It really puts sports into per- spective.” Doctors told the Carey family Homemade Soup Cafe Please call if you have any questions 675-3859 \ Proceeds will benefit the St. Paul's Sr. Youth Group's trip to a National Youth Rally in Texas this July Saturday, February 4, 2006 « 10AM-4PM St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ¢ Route 118, Dallas The Boutique will feature items from local vendors which will make great Valentine's Day gifts. Some of these include: Jewelry, candles, cosmetics, scarves, candy, and other hand-crafted items. Lunch will be available at our the fast-growing cancer could re- turn at any time within a year fol- lowing her last chemotherapy treatment. It’s been almost seven months. But Carey doesn’t allow the thought of the cancer returning affect her everyday life. “Sometimes I think about it during blood work, but I try not to think about it,” she said. “You take every day and live it to the fullest. I've learned a lot from this experience. They don’t know a lot about childhood cancer. I've always wanted to go into the med- ical field. Now, I'm thinking about researching childhood cancer. “Maybe my experience will someday help others.” CLEARY Continued from Page 1 tory when a roadside bomb ex- ploded near their convoy. The annual blood drive at Gate of Heaven in January usu- ally provides 35 units of blood to the Red Cross. Last weekend's drive produced more than 160 units. The Cleary family will re- ceive a card signed by each do- nor. “It makes you feel like people really care,” said Jack Cleary, Mike’s father. “This is a great community. This place is what Michael felt was worth protect- ing. He knew this was a special place.” Approximately 190 people showed up to donate blood, but several were turned away for medical reasons. There were fre- Blood donor Dave Su- chocki, Dallas, takes time to sign a card for the Cleary family telling them about his donation in their son's name. FOR THE POST/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK quent donors, as well as more than 50 who never previously do- nated blood. “This came about because this church has blood drives regular- ly and we knew that having it in memory of Michael would boost donations,” said Amy Gabriel, di- rector of communications for the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. “We can’t save his life, but we can honor him by saving the lives of others. Hs death actually saved lives.” The goal was to have 100 peo- ple donate. As the donors ar- rived, they were greeted by a photo of Cleary, a 2003 graduate of Hamilton College. 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