Vocational teachers and technical instructors, this course was designed with you in mind.  Plan to be in Troy, Ohio, July 9 through the 13, 2007.  Hobart Institute will give you a break from teaching and put you in the student role for a week as you experience both classroom theory and hands-on practice in the major arc welding processes. 

The objective of this course is to increase your knowledge of welding and related topics.  It also provides you an atmosphere in which to share ideas as you network with other instructors from across the country.  Meanwhile, you earn 3.5 continuing education units. 

Check out the details of this technical training course at http://www.welding.org and register online or call 1-800-332-9448, ext. 5215 for your copy of the 2007 course catalog.  Class size is limited and you are encouraged to register early. 

Arrive early and enjoy the Miami County Bicentennial Celebration Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8 at the Miami County Fairgrounds on North County Road 25A, just north of the city.  And throughout the week, spend an evening or two in historic downtown Troy and view Sculptures on the Square – Sculptures Take Flight.  This year the event features a local twist. Twenty-five fiberglass replica WACO planes will be placed throughout downtown. Each plane will have a different theme and design created by local and regional artists.

For more local events, check www.visitmiamicounty.org or www.troymainstreet.org.