Sharon Methodist Church Pork Dinner

On Saturday Joyce attended the Sharon Methodist Church Pork Dinner with her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, her son, Brannon Laybourn, her granddaughter, Kirsten Kimbler, and Kirsten's friend. The dinner was great and included roast pork, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. You can learn more about the Sharon Methodist Church by clicking here.

Joyce and her son Brannon Laybourn at the Sharon Methodist Church

Earth Day 2014

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, Joyce stopped at the Earth Day Event at Buffalo Creek Park in Guilford Township with her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, her granddaughter, Kirsten Kimbler, and Kirsten's friends, Cora Neura. Below are some pictures from that visit. 

Attorney David Sheldon, candidate for Medina County Probate & Juvenile Judge 

Joyce, Kirsten (in pink) and Cora (in red), at the Earth Day Event

Kirsten kite flying

Cora and Kirsten at Buffalo Creek

JoyceMobile at the Earth Day Event

Family Affair 2014

Joyce attended the 2014 Medina County Family Affair held at the Medina County Fairground's Community Building on Saturday, April 26, 2014. She was accompanied by her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, her granddaughter, Kirsten Kimbler, and Kirsten's friend, Cora Neura. Below are some pictures from this event.

Joyce with Kirsten and Cor'as balloon hats

Medina County Prosecutor Dean Holman with his wife, Karen Holman on his right and one of his Victim Assistance's Representatives, Anita Spacek, on his left. 

A lemur from the animal show "Zoo to You" at the Family Affair

Kirsten and Cora watching the animal show. 

Joyce and Kirsten at the Family Affair

Kirsten and Cora at Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack's booth at the Family Affair

Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack at his department's booth

The JoyceMobile at the Family Affair

LifeFest 2014

Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the 2014 LifeFest event sponsored by Hospice of Medina County on Friday, April 25. MCH  operates a facility r in Medina on Windfall Road. Medina County Hospice is a local non-profit organization. Judge James Kimbler in the past has served on the MCH Board of Trustees.  You can read more about Medina County Hospice by clicking on this link: 

Joyce Learns About Social Media

Joyce joined a group of Medina County women to learn about using social media on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Here's a picture from that event:

Joyce Speaks at Homerville Ruritan Club

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Joyce spoke at the Homerville Ruritan Club about the role of jury trials in our legal system. She spoke and took questions from the Club's members. You can learn more about the Homerville Ruritan Club by clicking on this link.

Ushering at Actors' Summit

Joyce took a day off of campaigning and worked as a volunteer usher for the play, Handle with Care, a production of Actors' Summit Theater in Akron, Ohio. Actors' Summit produces plays using professional actors who are residents of Northeast Ohio. Actors' Summit produces dramas, musicals, comedies, and musical revues. Their motto is "Local, Professional, Exceptional" and their productions live up to their motto. If you like live theater for a reasonable price, check it out.

Helping Hands Dinner on Saturday, April 12, 2014

Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the Helping Hands Foundation dinner on Saturday, April 12, held at Weymouth Country Club in Medina. Judge Kimbler is a former board member of the Hands organization. Helping Hands was founded by Don Simpson as a organization dedicated to helping senior citizens in Medina County. Its director is Cindie Schneider from Brunswick. The event was sponsored by the Western Reserve Masonic Community, Inc. located in Medina. The Hands foundation has also partnered with the Brunswick Eagles  Aerie No. 1136,  which contributes generously to the Hands Foundation every year. Click on the links above to read and learn more about these very worthwhile Medina County organizations.

Joyce looking over the silent auction items at the Hands event. 

Summit County Alliance for Justice Reception for Judges and Judicial Candidates

Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the cocktail reception for judges and judicial candidates held on Thursday evening and sponsored by the Summit County Alliance for Justice. Besides Judge Kimbler from Medina County, Judge McCarty, Judge Tom Teodosio, and Judge Parker attended from the Summit County Common Pleas Court. Judge Linda Teodosio attended from the Summit County Juvenile Court and Judge Eve Belfance attended from the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Appellate District. The event saw the installation of Akron attorney Rhonda Gail Davis as president of the Summit County Alliance for Justice. Attorney Davis served on the mock court panel in 1996 with Judge Kimbler that led to Judge Kimbler meeting Joyce.

Joyce talking with Attorney Rhonda Gail Davis following her swearing in as president. 

ORMACO Event at Highland High School

Saturday evening Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the Le Vent Du Nord concert at Highland High School sponsored by the Ohio Regional Music and Cultural Outreach, (ORMACO). ORMACO is dedicated to providing musical and cultural events to Medina and surrounding counties. It has entered into a partnership with the Highland School District to provide music and cultural opportunities to its students.

Le Vent Du Nord is a Quebec progressive folk group that sings in French so Joyce and her husband didn't understand the words, but, like the rest of the crowd, really got into the music. By the end of the concert there were people dancing in the auditorium to the music. The band members were very personable and talked to members of the audience after the concert was over.

Below are some pictures from the event:

Spencer Fish Fry for April 4, 2014

Joyce attended the Friday night Fish Fry held at the Spencer Town Hall on April 4, 2014. The Spencer Town Hall Fish Fry is sponsored by the Spencer Historical Society and the Hot Stove League. It is held every Friday night during Lent. The Spencer Historical Society maintains a museum on the second floor of the Town Hall. This museum has exhibits about Spencer Village and Spencer Township. You can learn more about the Society by clicking here.

Spencer Town Hall