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A gusty Move For Local Business: A Gutsy Move For Former Volunteers Released on = February 8, 2006, 1:50 pm Press Release Author = Artificial Reef Structures Ltd. Industry = Small Business Press Release Summary = What was once an unusual pastime has become a full-time job for Burt Minter and Troy Hawboldt. The two have started a business called Artificial Reef Structures, and are now proud to say they are the only authorized Reef Ball contractor in Canada. Press Release Body = Minter and Hawboldt began by constructing the Reef Balls which have given sealife a place to live along Bevan Pier. "Reg Teeney asked Burt to make them and Burt called me up and said 'can you help?'" said Hawboldt. The two quickly found a rhythm and soon found themselves makinghundreds of the specially formed concrete balls. Artificial Reef Structures recently completed an agreement with the Artificial Reef Foundation and the two will work closely to help restore selective Canadian aquatic ecosystems. The 500 lb. balls, which are three feet across at the base and stand two-and-half feet high, are made from an environmentally friendly blend of concrete and specifically designed to provide habitat for marine life. When Reg Teeney and John Bell,.....