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CONTENTS Summer 2014

Failed Weld? Whose Fault Is It? by André A. Odermatt ...................................................................................... 3
Cover Story: KACC Welding Project Spans Sixteen Years by Michael Spangler ............................................. 4
James Wasser Lights the Way to KACC .............................................................................................................. 5
Success Story: Building Ships with Brad Shade.................................................................................................. 6
Hopeful Adventures: Colleen Schmidt ................................................................................................................ 8
Comments Seen on Hobart Institute’s Social Networking Pages ........................................................................ 8
Regional SkillsUSA Competition Held at Hobart Institute ................................................................................. 9
Remembering Ron Fast ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Jacking Up Corner of Milton Madison Bridge Will Allow Room for Slide ...................................................... 11
On the Road With Janet and Kevin .................................................................................................................... 12
Harvest Time by Prof. Samuel Colton ............................................................................................................... 14
U.S. Navy At Work ............................................................................................................................................ 15
New England Student Achieves His Dreams of Welding by Neil Mansfield with Ethan Purinton ................... 17
Wilkes Central High School Mascot Depicted in Sculpture .............................................................................. 20
A Family Affair: Evan Dawidowicz................................................................................................................... 22
Make the Most of Every Opportunity by Joanna Cohen ................................................................................... 23
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence ............................................................................................................ 24
Husband and Wife Named Teachers of the Year by Janet Piechocki ................................................................ 25
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 26
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 35

Front Cover: Globe created by Kankakee Area Career Center welding students.
Photography by Garfield Heid, KACC Fire Science Instructor
See story page 4.
Articles submitted to The World of Welding by outside sources do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hobart Institute. The Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology does not endorse or promote products which may be described in the magazine other than services or products offered by the Institute. Information
about new products or developments in the welding industry are often press releases issued by the companies offering the products and are published based
on their education and news value. Such information is published for informational purposes only and the accuracy thereof is not warranted. Purchasers of
products featured in this magazine should investigate the product as to its quality, features, and appropriateness for purchase.
MISSION OF THE
HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit institution dedicated to welding training and education excellence.
The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies; develops and disseminates welding training
and educational material; and conducts certification research and qualifications for the welding industry.
Based in North America, The Institute continues to enhance its reputation worldwide through affiliations with
leading international training organizations, assuring continued growth and self-sufficiency.
The long-range mission of the Institute is to be the premier welding institute worldwide.

The World of Welding ISSN 1545-9691
A quarterly publication of the
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
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Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Andre Odermatt, President Marty Baker, Editor
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