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A Christmas present I could have done without.

Yesterday as I was editing some video a knock came at the back door. <br />
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It was a process server; surprise, surprise, Ray Sasseville, Joan Hansen and Sturgis North Entertainment Inc. are suing myself and six others.<br />
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The civil lawsuit document is 30 pages long, all of the "defendants" are basically charged with libel, defamation and slander and the plaintiffs claim that we have caused them financial hardship among other things.<br />
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Some of the other "defendants" are individuals or associations I am familiar with, others I have never met or heard of before yesterday, but we are all being sued in one lawsuit. <br />
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I called my lawyer who asked me to scan the documents and email them to him along with a document that should contain my answers to the charges made against me. <br />
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My lawyer is already in possession of the document and my answers to the "charges" against me, but I have to compile everything into a timeline which is going to take me month to complete as that is how much paperwork I have to go through.<br />
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As I worked to provide my lawyer with the things he needs to file my response to the suit from Sturgis North, Ray Sasseville and Joan Hansen, I came across this little tidbit <b>published a few days ago: </b><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/securities-regulator-issues-notice-hearing-230400248.html"><span style="color: red;">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/securities-regulator-issues-notice-hearing-230400248.html</span></a><br />
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The BC Securities Commission is holding a hearing in January, 2014 where in they allege that Ray Sasseville, his wife Edith and a man named Richard Keller illegally distributed convertible debentures without having filed a prospectus or being registered with the BC Securities Commission.<br />
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Now, Ray himself is already considered a "Disciplined Person" by the BC Securities Commission over a similar situation involving a different company.  You can read about the Disciplinary Action taken by the BCSC against Ray Sasseville by <a href="http://www.bcsc.bc.ca/comdoc.nsf/webpolicies/5E38007A772A6F0888256D10007C3011?OpenDocument"><span style="color: red;">clicking here.</span></a><br />
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During his first brush with the BC Securities Commission, when he paid a $10,000 fine and was banned from trading for 3 years, Sasseville was "educated" to the fact that in order to sell or distribute convertible debentures that he needed to file a prospectus and be registered with the BCSC.<br />
That was in 2003. This current hearing involves trading that happened from 2007 to 2008.<br />
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It was very fortuitous coming across this information yesterday because among the claims Ray and his counterparts are making against me is that:<br />
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(The public records and documents that I dug up and published on Ray Sasseville and his business dealings outside of Sturgis North are all documented here: <a href="http://beltdrivebetty.blogspot.ca/2012/11/sturgis-north-2013-will-you-support-it.html"><span style="color: red;">http://beltdrivebetty.blogspot.ca/2012/11/sturgis-north-2013-will-you-support-it.html</span></a>)<br />
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<b>And there is more in the public realm that has come out about the Sturgis North/Sturgis Canada event of late:</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>In the Salmon Arm Observer, on December 18th, 2013 is an article on Sturgis Moving to Merritt: <a href="http://www.saobserver.net/news/236404261.html"><span style="color: red;">http://www.saobserver.net/news/236404261.html</span></a><br />
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<b>Begin Quote </b>"A lawsuit initiated in 2012 by the motoplex seeking close to $400,000 from Sturgis North Encore Productions Inc. remains before the courts, and some Salmon Arm businesses who were told they would be paid for their work still have not been.<br />
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Regarding finances, Shaw termed the 2014 event “solid.”<br />
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“I can say there are <b>good investors on board</b> and they already have the financing in place now.”<br />
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And from the same reporter in the Vernon Morning Star on January 28th, 2013:<br />
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In questions to Hansen, the Observer referred to two civil claims involving Sturgis North – the one initiated by the motoplex, as well as one initiated by Michael Smith – not the Smith who helps run the Summer Stomp motorcycle event – versus Ray Sasseville and Sturgis North Promotions 2011 Inc. In an Aug. 13, 2012 judgment, the court ordered that Sasseville and Sturgis pay $70,000 plus interest and costs to Smith. Smith could not be reached for comment. <b>End Quote</b><br />
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<b>My defence is simple:</b></div>
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<i>A form of qualified privilege applied to news media publications relating to <b>discussion of matters that are of legitimate concern to the community as a whole because they materially affect the interests of all the community. </b>A term used in the defense of</i> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">libel</span> <i>actions, applying to statements made by a writer (e.g., in the news media) in an honest belief in their truth, relating to official acts, even though the statements are not true in fact. Fair comment must be based on facts truly stated, must not contain imputations of corrupt or dishonorable motives except as warranted by the facts, and must be an honest expression of the writer's real opinion.</i></div>
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In my case, nothing I have dug up is untrue.<br />
Nothing I have said is untrue.<br />
And as always, my goal as a reporter is to educate and inform; to provide people with the information they need to make their own decisions about whether or not they want to participate.<br />
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I am deeply concerned over the costs this nuisance suit will level on the resources of my small community based business. The time and money it is going to take to defend myself is nothing short of mind numbing, however, I have never been one to back away from a challenge.<br />
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Don't be surprised if I come to you, my community, asking for some help though, because if this thing drags out, it is going to hamper my ability to keep helping the riding community.<br />
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So there you have it, the information on the Christmas present I could do without...<br />
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Have a fantastic Saturday folks!<br />
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Belt Drive Betty<br />
Editor & Rider<br />
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<b><i>Some information on the legal definitions of the following terms that you might find enlightening:</i></b><br />
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<b>Stories, features and our TV show:</b></div>
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We love to send our BKC reporters out to events. </div>
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If you'd like us to attend your event, please email me at<br />
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We can't always accommodate those requests so we welcome your stories and submissions.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Here is the link to our </span><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/busted-knuckle-chronicles/submission-guidelines-for-the-busted-knuckle-chronicles"><span style="color: red;">Submission Guidelines</span></a></div>
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<b>Our TV Show, Ride Like a Local</b> on EastlinkTV will be hitting the roads again this summer.</div>
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For 2014 we are concentrating on Western Canada (we did a trip right across Canada last year).</div>
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If your event would like some TV Coverage, let us know.  </div>
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We do have some requirements which we can discuss when you get in touch.</div>
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If our schedule allows for it we'd love to attend your event and share it with our audience!</div>
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<b>Our tentative Filming Schedule so far:</b></div>
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Filming in Newell County Alberta July 3-10 </div>
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Summer Stomp: July 17th - 20th - Sicamous BC</div>
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Wounded Warriors Weekend: August 1- 4 - Slave Lake Alberta</div>
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Cumberland Motorcycle Round Up: August 9th & 10th Cumberland BC</div>
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<b>Giving Back into our Community:</b></div>
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If your riding club is looking for fundraising opportunities, get in touch with me as we have a few ways we can help your club raise some money and help the riding community at the same time.</div>
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We are looking to attract lots of businesses to advertise with us in the <b>Rider Friendly Phone Book </b>- a tool that makes the riding season so much more pleasurable. It is a directory that not only has business listings but also provides a listing of Riders willing to help you if you break down and ride maps.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">It comes with a </span><b style="color: #222222;">Road Trip Rewards card</b><span style="color: #222222;"> that offers special services and discounts plus the Free </span><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/community/rider-support-tools/never-ride-alone-program"><span style="color: red;">Never Ride Alone Program</span></a><span style="color: #222222;">! </span></div>
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The book is available in print, in an App, online and in a pdf download.</div>
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When you help me make this the best resource for other riders to use, <b>I pay you or your club the commission I would give a sales person. You win and so does the whole riding community!</b></div>
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AND don't forget to let your members know about our <b>2014 Beat the PMS Blues Online Show 'n' Shine </b>- we have great prizes up for grabs and the contest is free!  </div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Visit our </span><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/community/contests/show-n-shine"><span style="color: red;">Show 'n' Shine Page</span></a><span style="color: #222222;">!</span></div>
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If we can help you or help promote your events in any other way, please contact us - we are here to serve the riding community.<br />
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It is time to get your 2014 Canadian Motorcycle events added to our event calendars! Most employers insist that employees book their hol...

My new heroes - Josie the Outlaw & Veteran and Police officer Aaron Weiss

Belt Drive 0 Law & Politics 7:15 AM

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I recently came across a series of videos from a gal called Josie the Outlaw and I have to tell you - this young lady has some solid, solid arguments and solid ideas. She is eloquent, thoughtful and sharp and her messages are important, powerful and urgent.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now this might be an American gal delivering this message but her message is universal and applies to us here in Canada far more than one would like to admit.</span><br />
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<i>I BEG YOU - please take some time to visit her web site and watch her videos: <a href="http://www.josietheoutlaw.com/"><span style="color: red;">www.josietheoutlaw.com</span></a></i><br />
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I found it very hard to punch holes in her commentary anywhere in any of the four videos I have watched and I think you will have the same difficulty. The only difficulty I had was who does stop the bad guys if there is no authority structure.  I wonder if in future videos she will address that one issue.<br />
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After I watched her videos, I came across this one, also American and also super relevant to what is happening here in Canada:<br />
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<i>I truly believe that this soldier, Arron Weiss and Josie the Outlaw are two of the brightest lights in the work to restore and keep our freedoms and rights.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These people are saying the things that so many think.</span><br />
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Look at the G 20 Summit in Toronto and the complaints of<a href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&ved=0CHcQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctvnews.ca%2Fcanada%2Ftoronto-cop-found-guilty-of-assaulting-g20-protester-with-weapon-1.1451179&ei=S32sUoayBa6GyQGIs4HwBA&usg=AFQjCNF5lx9E1CmUvHquWIfLJmNVlKYuNA&sig2=o6n0f8dlvSSCUclaXPnkjw&bvm=bv.57967247,d.aWc"><span style="color: red;"> police brutality</span>,</a> or the recent information about the <a href="http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/11/28/eavesdropping-agency-denies-breaking-law-at-toronto-g20-meeting-in-2010/"><span style="color: red;">eavesdropping by our government</span></a>...by the <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/06/18/canadas_eavesdropping_agency_helped_spy_on_g20_documents_suggest.html"><span style="color: red;">American</span></a> </span>government, the <a href="http://techland.time.com/2013/12/10/chinese-hackers-reportedly-eavesdropped-on-g20-summit/"><span style="color: red;">Chinese </span></a>government<br />
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Taking a stand to remove people like Police Chief John Hagarty from positions of authority and power is how every person can make a difference. It is our DUTY to protect our rights and freedoms as a community and I call on every rider within my circle to take that stand - to stand up and be counted. To stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kawartha Charity Riders and every other rider who has ever experienced profiling, discrimination and oppression by a member of the police services.<br />
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The police officer in the article linked below is an example of what is wrong with the police services across this country and sadly there are many more just like him; <a href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&ved=0CFEQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vancouversun.com%2Fnews%2FBenjamin%2BMonty%2BRobinson%2Bofficially%2Bdischarged%2Bfrom%2BRCMP%2F6964826%2Fstory.html&ei=RnysUtakIIGGyAHK2IHYAw&usg=AFQjCNFtqwvE2g2tz6B02QmBhT9ri8Wq-g&sig2=fl7Ju8xI0MoZr0uW4b_yMQ&bvm=bv.57967247,d.aWc"><span style="color: red;">Monty Robinson</span></a> is probably one of the most publicized example of what is wrong with the system the culture they work in:<br />
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I urge you to become a Good Outlaw. <br />
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By uniting your voice with others we force our voices to be heard, creating that groundswell of support for those who are oppressed by narrow minds. It is only by holding those in authority accountable, making them answer to us - their boss - we the people, that we can affect any kind of positive change right now.<br />
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It is my hope that the motorcycle community will stand shoulder to shoulder to protect our rights and freedoms. <br />
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Please take a few minutes to examine your heart and your conscience.<br />
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<i>And then help us <a href="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/removepolicechiefhagarty"><span style="color: red;">Remove Police Chief John Haggarty</span></a> from his position of authority.</i><br />
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