SPR s Doug Nadvornick reports.
Washington State University College of Medicine Associate Research Professor Kate Hirchak and her colleagues are asking this question: Which incentives motivate American Indian and Alaska Native people with severe alcohol addictions to stop drinking, at least for a few days?
To find out, her research team has been coordinating with representatives who counsel people with addictions in three Native communities. They’re in the Northwest, Alaska and the Northern Plains. Twice a week, study volunteers visit their counselors and bring urine samples.
“They’d be able to draw for prizes during the visit if their urine sample was negative, she said.
Company news: Nick Zappia hired by ABC Creative
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Zappia is a political science and government graduate from the
State University College at Cortland, who has years of marketing and sales experience. Some of his previous positions include marketing consultant and project manager.
As account manager, Zappia will act as the link between the client and the agency in day-to-day communications as well as long-term strategy.
He resides in Syracuse and will be working at ABC Creative’s location at 235 Walton Street, Suite 201, in Syracuse.
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Company news: Dermody, Burke & Brown CPAs hires three tax principals
Updated Mar 11, 2021;
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Dermody, Burke & Brown CPAs LLC has hired three tax principals in their tax department. They include:
Michele Dickey, CPA, has more than 30 years of experience in tax accounting, consulting, financial statement preparation and compliance services. She works with closely held businesses within a wide range of industries. Michele has past experience as a Certified Valuation Analyst providing business valuations for companies involved in buy/sell agreements, charitable contributions, family limited partnerships and gifting programs.
Michele received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from
Le Moyne College. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. She serves on the
Today’s obituaries: Sue Pisa was a music teacher, pianist, organist, choir and musical director
Updated Mar 09, 2021;
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Sue M. Farnett Pisa, 90, of Central Square, died Wednesday.
A native of Central Square and graduate of Paul V. Moore High School, she received degrees from Boston University and State University College at Oswego.
Sue taught elementary music for 3 years in Central Square, before teaching high school chorus and theory until her retirement in 1988, according to her obituary.
She served as the organist and choir director for the Central Square Methodist Church, as well as music director, organist and choir director for St. Michael’s Catholic Church for many years.
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