EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  A Sept. 9 debate between Vanderburgh County Commissioner candidates Marsha Abell (Rep.) and incumbent Troy Tornatta (Dem.) will be open to the public at Central Library Browning Rooms A and B. The debate begins at 6 p.m.

The Sept. 9 debate will be hosted by local group WOMEN Right of Center (WOMEN R.O.C.).

In addition, WOMEN R.O.C. will host a debate on September 28 between Vanderburgh County Prosecutor candidates Nick Hermann (Rep.) and incumbent Stan Levco (Dem.). This event will begin at 6 p.m. at Central Library.

“Our group plans these public events because we feel it is so important for the community to be informed about the issues before they step into the voting booth,” notes Holli Sullivan, president of Evansville-based Women Right of Center. “We’re not about endorsing one party over the other at such events. Our mission is to promote knowledge and involvement in politics and the community.”

For more information about the either debate or to R.S.V.P. contact Melissa Mauser, V.P. Communications, at womenrightofcenter@yahoo.com or call 812-480-2675.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Kerry Ballard, sales associate for Risley’s Electronics, has completed training and been awarded his Sony Television Certification. The certification represents Ballard’s knowledge concerning current SONY television technology.

Risley’s is an electronics and custom electronic systems seller with locations in Evansville, Owensboro and Vincennes. The locally-owned family business has been serving the Tri-State area for 52 years.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ~ Dr. Larry Bucshon and his campaign team will address a meeting of Women Right of Center (Women R.O.C.) on Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Oaklyn Branch Library on Oak Hill Road.

Bucshon is running against Trent Van Haaften for the Congressional seat to be left open by Brad Ellsworth. Bucshon is a thoracic surgeon with Ohio Valley Heart Care in Evansville.

The July 29 meeting will allow questions and discussion concerning Bucshon’s position on campaign issues. The meeting is open to everyone: members, non-members, men and women.

Women R.O.C. is an Evansville-based group which gathers knowledge that will help members and non-members make informed decisions concerning politics, community involvement and self-betterment.

For more information about Women Right of Center or the July 29 meeting, contact Melissa Mauser, V.P. Communications, at womenrightofcenter@yahoo.com or call 812-480-2675.

The evening of March 5 was a good night for the AXIOM team, who won 19 Addy Awards from the American Advertising Federation of Greater Evansville.

AXIOM was recognized at the 2010 Addy Award Ceremony, held at Casino Aztar’s Conference Center, for the following promotional creations:

• Donut Bank Bakery – Out-of-Home Campaign – Outdoor Board
• Energy Systems Group – Sales Promotion – Trade Show Display
• GreenStreet Solutions – Out-of-Home Campaign – Mallscape
• GreenStreet Solutions – Out-of-Home Campaign – Vehicle Graphic Advertising
• GreenStreet Solutions – Mixed Media Campaign – National Consumer
• Indiana Right to Life – Interactive Media – Teens for Life Website
• Jasper Engines & Transmissions – Direct Marketing – 2010 Calendar
• Kruckemeyer & Cohn – Out-of-Home Campaign – Cortana Outdoor Board
• Maley & Wertz Hardwood Lumber – Collateral Material – Stationery Package
• Maley & Wertz Hardwood Lumber – Elements of Advertising – Logo
• Maley & Wertz Hardwood Lumber – Collateral Material – Color Brochure
• Schultheis Insurance – Television – Local TV Campaign
• Traylor Bros., Inc. – Local Business to Business – Corporate Strategic Plan
• Traylor Bros., Inc. – Direct Marketing – Strategic Plan Cube
• University of Evansville – Mixed Media Campaign – U of E Athletics
• University of Evansville – Out-of-Home Campaign – Men’s Athletics Outdoor Board
• Vincennes University – Collateral Material – Special Event Invitation
• Women’s Health Care, P.C. – Mixed Media Campaign – Local Consumer
• Women’s Health Care, P.C. – Interactive Media – Consumer Website

Some may have figured it out from the beginning, and others were surprised to learn who their “Secret Santas” were during the week before Christmas at AXIOM. The staff enjoyed pizza together and opened their final gifts from their Secret Santas on December 18.