Medina's Antique Show on the Square, Sunday, June 29, 2014

Main Street Medina held its 3rd annual Antique Show on the Square on Sunday, June 29, 2014. There were approximately 45 vendors who were selling everything from antique furniture to paper collectibles such as books and postcards. The event went from 9 am to 3 pm and was sponsored by First Merit Bank. Below are some pictures from Joyce's visit to this event.

Rockin' the Court with the South Court Historic Neighborhood Association on Saturday, June 28, 201

Joyce at Rockin' the Court, the neighborhood bash sponsored by the South Court Historic Neighborhood Association

Poster with Judge James Kimbler's name listed as sponsor and showing the performers playing on the porch of that house.  

Artist Jim Gill playing at Rockin' the Court

People listening to Jim Gill 

Group performing at the event 

Rock group playing in the parking lot of Papa John's Pizza at the intersection of South Court and Lafayette

This young man is a graduate of Jesuit Walsh and is headed off to Ohio Wesleyan this fall 

Poster showing Joyce as an event sponsor

Joyce and Medina Councilman Bill Lamb who was one of the organizers of the event. Bill and his wife own a historical home on South Court. The young lady in the picture is part of a group that performed at Bill's house on Saturday afternoon. 

The group Apex getting ready to perform at the location that was sponsored by Joyce 

Women Enriching Business Event

On Friday afternoon Joyce attended a Women Enriching Business event hosted by the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce. The event included tours of businesses that are run by women. This is the second WEB event that Joyce has attended, the first being an event in Medina. If you want more information about the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce, click here.  To see the businesses that took part in this event, click here.  Below is a picture from the event:

Sundaes on the Square, 6.27.2014

On Thursday, June 26, 2014, the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities held an event called "Sundaes on the Square". It was a family oriented event. Joyce and Attorney David Sheldon, who is running for Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge, were on the Medina Public Square, introducing themselves to the people who were attending. Below are some pictures from the event.

Medina County Community Fund Dinner

On Friday evening Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the Medina County Community Fund auction. The Medina County Community Fund is part of the Akron Community Fund. By pooling their resources with the Akron fund, the Medina fund saves money on overhead and gets the benefit of the investment power of the Akron fund. The Medina Community Fund helps support many organizations in Medina County and organizations receiving grants from the fund were on hand to be recognized. Also attending were County Commissioners Geissman, Hambly, and Friedrick. The Medina Fund's Executive Director, Tim Hagerty, noted that the County Commissioners have used the proceeds of the Commissioners' Charity Ball to make donations to the Fund. You can learn more about the Medina County Community Fund by clicking here.  Below are some pictures from the event:

Joyce talking with Dan Sondles at the event 

Crowd at the Medina County Community Fund Event

Feeding Medina County Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Feeding Medina County threw a volunteer appreciation picnic for its volunteers. Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended as guests of one of the members of the Board of Trustees. Attendees included the Executive Director of Medina County, Sandy Calvert, and Medina County Commissioner Pat Geissman. Sandy was recently honored with a Humanitarian of the Year award presented by the Western Reserve Agency on Aging. Commissioner Geissman is a long time advocate for anti-hunger programs in Medina County and is also a long time supporter of Feeding Medina County. Below are some pictures from the event.

Sandy Calvert leading applause for Feeding Medina County volunteers. 

Sandy Calvert addressing the people attending the Feeding Medina County Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Joyce talking with County Commissioner Pat Geissman and her husband, Lee. 

This is the truck that FMC is presently using but it has raised over $100,000.00 and will be getting a new truck in the near future. 

Wadsworth Blue Tip Parade, June 17, 2014

Joyce and her campaign workers were in the 2014 Wadsworth Blue Tip Parade on Tuesday, June 17. The parade is one of the most well attended parades in Ohio and one of the longest. This year the theme of the parade was in commemoration of Wadsworth's 200th anniversary. The Grand Marshall of the parade was retired Dean Caesar Carrino, a life long Wadsworth resident and a former dean of the University of Akron. If you click here, you can see the schedule for the 2014 Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival, which is held from June 17 to June 21, 2014.  Below are pictures of Joyce and her volunteers, taken before the start of the parade.

Volunteering at the Seville Chamber of Commerce Barbecue on Saturday, June 14, 2014

Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, volunteered at the Seville Chamber of Commerce's Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, June 14, 2014. The Chamber has been holding this event for many years. It is held in conjunction with the Seville Yard Sale. Volunteers included members of the Chamber who manned the tent from 11:00 AM until about 5:00 PM Saturday. Below are some pictures from this event:

Medina Community Band Concert, Friday, June 13, 2014

On Friday night, June 13, 2014, Brianna Laybourn and Rachel Letts, volunteers for the Joyce Kimbler for Judge Committee met people and passed out campaign literature to concert goers. Below are some pictures from Friday evening.

Seville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, June 11, 2014

Joyce and her husband, Judge James L. Kimbler, attended the Seville Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Dinner on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. There were visitors from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce in attendance as well as several Chamber members. The attendees enjoyed a nice dinner furnished by the Deer Pass Golf Course. Below are some pictures from the event:

Joyce at the Golf Outing

Carol Carter, Executive Director of the Seville Chamber of Commerce

Playing corn hole at the Golf Outing

Attendees at the Golf Outing 

Joyce's Values

When you elect a judge you are not just electing the person, you are also electing that person's values. Click on the picture below to learn more about Joyce Kimbler's values and what has influenced her values.