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10 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, February 17, 2011 ­ Advertorial ­ Synthetic Ice Solutions of Canada Inc. Spring is coming and the hockey season is far from over, but competitive hockey players - and their parents - know there is no such thing as an off-season when it comes to training for their sport. Parents have spent many an hour in the car, ferrying their young hockey enthusiasts to arenas for off-season training. Wayman Harten wants to cut down on all that wasted time with his company, Synthetic Ice Solutions of Canada Inc. But the product's biggest draw, Harten says, is having such a great training tool at your disposal when you want it! "It helps people get back in control of their schedule," he says. "It's designed for family and fun, it will make you the hit of the neighborhood! Wayman is also proud to announce that his Companies Ice has been accepted on a World Wide scale, after just shipping an 85' x 185' surface to Bulgaria this month, Towns & Municipalities alike are The business, which has moved to a larger production also seeing value in his Companies product as one of his Facility in Brampton, sells interlocking Synthetic Ice panels surfaces is now set up in front of City Hall in Taunton MA, that can be placed on any flat, stable surface to create an USA. instant ice-like training surface. Kids and adults alike can strap on their skates and train the way they would on real Wayman does want to remind people though, our product ice without worrying about damaging their blades or the is not readily available off any shelf, so do not be fooled by synthetic ice surface. imitation products in the market place. Each synthetic ice panel measures approximately four feet For videos, testimonials and more information on by four feet with a thickness that ranges from one-quarter Synthetic Ice Solutions of Canada Inc., visit www. of an inch to three-quarters of an inch depending on your syntheticicesolutions.com budget. The interlocking, reversible panels can create a temporary or permanent training surface in the basement, out on the deck or on the driveway, and can be used all year round. At the end of the session, the panels can be taken apart and stored if needed. "It's a great alternative for kids who need to train anytime," considering Ice time is so hard to come by in the Halton Region or surrounding area's says Wayman, "Instead of sitting in the cold of an arena, or trying to find one, training can now be done in the comfort of your own home. It saves time and money and gas." The new Holy Cross Church on Argyll Road (at Mountainview Rd. S.) boasts 30,000 sq. ft. of space-- enough for meeting rooms, a prep kitchen, priest's residence and classrooms (above). Photo by Ted Brown New church meets parish's demands the area. "The parish has been growing for a number of years," said Wynen, adding they have been working toward the new church for approximately 10 years. He said the previous church building "didn't take into account the life of a modern parish." "This layout will be something that parishes are going to look to," he said. Wynen said Sunday's mass was followed by a reception organized by the Catholic Women's League and Knights of Columbus. "We were so grateful to two substantial donations to the reception from Metro and Saputo," said Wynen. The Church is hosting an open house for the community Sunday (Feb. 20) from 3 to 5 p.m. Continued from pg. 9 than anticipated. Some soil also had to be removed from the site before construction could begin. Included in the new church is the Synthetic Ice has the added benefit of being a green pastoral administration area, the Parproduct as well. Skaters will get 7 to 10 years of use out ish Life Centre including Coté Hall, of a single side of the panel, then they can flip it over and get another 7 to 10 years out of the other side. At the named after Father David Coté who end of their lives, the panels can be recycled. Also unlike Synthetic ice is perfect for hockey players and figure was the parish priest from 1980 to regular ice surfaces, synthetic ice requires no electricity, skaters. 1991 and was responsible for purchasrefrigeration or water. ing the property where the new church is located, and other meeting rooms. There is also a prep kitchen and classrooms in the church for teaching faith to children. There is also a room for choir rehearsal. There is parking for 312 vehicles, and the priest's 2,200 sq. ft. residence is a bungalow in keeping with the design of neighbouring homes to relate well to Do you have a Son or Daughter who needs more ice time? Is that time expensive or not convenient for your schedules? What if we could set you up with your indoor/outdoor rink in just hours? It is possible as well as affordable, "Synthetic Ice Solutions" is a Canadian owned Company that has been supplying the Professionals with this exact training surface for years and now it is available direct to you. Holy Cross Church mixes modern with tradition at its new location which has parking for 312 vehicles. (Left) A view of the altar and (below) the baptismal font. Photos by Ted Brown Great for: · Puck shooting Ranges · Goaltender Training · One on One Training · Performance Training Advantages: For indoor / outdoor use Train on your own schedule Closest product to "Real Ice" on the market For use in all seasons · Can be set up just about anywhere you have a flat surface / or need to train · Set up in basement, driveway or garage · Easy to install "True Lock System" · Also have complete boarding systems to complete your rink We have several different Grades of "Synthetic Ice" to fit all budgets!! Call for your No obligation Quote or visit our Web Site today!! www.syntheticicesolutions.com Sales@Syntheticicesolutions.com Call us at 905-453-0314 or 1-877-373-2996