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SUPERSHOW Events 2009 NEWS

Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW

All aspects of the SUPERSHOW's production remain the same utilizing the SUPERSHOW's long-standing on-site staff, while the addition of RKP's staff will expand the current sales, production and promotional team.

Richard Kehoe, President of RKP, stated, "We're very pleased to have the opportunity to assume an ownership position in North America's largest motorcycle Show. Our goal is to deliver positive changes into future SUPERSHOWS and we look forward to the challenge."

Bar Hodgson, President of BHP, stated, "the addition of RKP's staff will provide some very exciting opportunities for future SUPERSHOWS. With expanded sales and production staff we will be able to provide increased attention to the needs of the SUPERSHOW's exhibitors while delivering additional Show content for the Show attendees."

This share acquisition reinforces the alliance between Bar Hodgson Productions and Richard Kehoe Productions to create the largest powersports media group in Canada whose holdings include the largest motorcycle and snowmobile shows in North America in addition to motorcycle, motocross, ATV & snowmobile magazines.

The 2009 Edition of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW was an overwhelming success, delivering over 50,000 motorcycle consumers to exhibitors who reported very strong motorcycle and accessory sales.

Contact:
Bar Hodgson Productions Bar Hodgson 8780 Baldwin St Ashburn ON L0B 1A0 Canada 905-655-5403 bar@supershowevents.com www.supershowevents.com	Richard Kehoe Productions Richard Kehoe 78 Main St. S. Newmarket ON L3Y 3Y6 Canada 905-898-8585 rkehoe@bellnet.ca www.osm-mag.com

Taking Action on Bill 117

DECEMBER UPDATE:

On Saturday, January 3rd at 11am, Ken will take the stage in Hall 5 to initiate a mass signing that will take place in the beer garden for as long as the signatures keep coming. Please make a point of being there to hear him speak out about it and show your support against this bill. A similar call to action is being planned for Sunday, January 4th on stage and in the beer garden, again beginning at 11am.

The MCC (Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada) will have postcards available in their booth all weekend that you can mail in individually. These will also be available at various club booths throughout the Show. Check out the MCC website at http://www.motorcycling.ca/issues/index.html for more details, and the MCC booth in Hall 4A (in the 'Century of Motorcycles' display is a great place to ask questions about this issue.

Bill 117 - Reaction in Ontario

The following letter is being widely distributed for the public to use - copy below, or DOWNLOAD a PDF File

To: MPP From: Re: Helena Jaczek MPP for Markham - Private Members Bill 117 As a motorcyclists living and paying taxes in the province of Ontario, I do not support Bill 117, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit riding a motorcycle with a child passenger under 14 years of age, introduced by Helena Jaczek MPP for Markham as a private members bill. This proposed bill is not based on any scientific research and she did not even ask people who ride what they thought of this. Motorcycles in Canada are designed for the safe use of riders and passengers and this MPP is trying to take away my right to enjoy what I consider to be a great experience with my kids. With the cost of fuel and the economic challenges families face everyday there are thousands of people in Ontario now using motorcycles and scooters as an economical means of transportation to commute to work, pick up kids and run errands. There needs to be serious consideration given to the damage Bill 117 can do to families who are already facing tough economic times. “Here is the quote from a letter sent by Raynald Marchand, General Manager of the Canada Safety Council to Helena Jaczek, MPP Oak Ridges-Markham, the Premier and the Minister of Transportation. "It is the CSC's position that there is no statistical evidence to support this legislation." ... 'I reviewed all seven Ontario Road Safety Annual Reports from 1999 to 2005. I did not find any fatalities for motorcycle passengers less than 14 years of age. I also looked at injuries for motorcycle passengers less than 16 years of age and compared them to bicycle passengers less than 16 years of age and car passengers less than 16 years of age over the same period (1999 to 2005). Ontarian children were four times (4x) more likely to have been injured as passengers on bicycles and 262 times more likely to have been injured as passengers in passenger vehicles than to have been injured as passengers on motorcycles." Bill 117 has created a lot of turmoil in the riding community. Family trips are in jeopardy and tourists from other provinces and states are wondering how they can plan trips across Canada if they have to detour around Ontario. So much for tourism in Ontario or for that matter so much for parents being able to decide what’s best for their own families. I am asking you as my MPP to vote against Bill 117 on December 4, 2008 during private members business. Regards,

Need help contacting your MPP? visit www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/member_addresses.do?AddType=CONT&locale=en for a list of Ontario MPP's and their contact info.

OCTOBER UPDATE:

Bill 117 received first reading on Oct. 27th and is scheduled for second reading on Nov. 3rd. Dr. Jaczek has told a member of the press that it will be discussed in committee on December 4th. This latter information cannot be confirmed since most Private Members bills never reach the discussion and debate stage and "die" on the order paper, do not therefore reach third reading and do not become law. At this time though, there is no certainty that this bill will not proceed into law.

The bill simply states, "No person shall drive or operate a motorcycle on a highway if another person under the age of 14 years is a passenger on the motorcycle." It does not make exemption for motorcycles with a sidecar, or for 3 wheeled (tricycle) motorcycles.

If you are concerned that this law, if passed would prevent CVMG members from introducing their children or grandchildren to motorcycling by giving them a ride, or preventing members from using their motorcycle to transport younger members of their families, then you should, as soon as possible, write, call, Email and inform your local Member of the Ontario Legislature of your views on Bill 117. You should also contact the Premier of Ontario and the leaders of the Opposition parties, the Minister of Transportation and any other members of the Legislature you may have connections to or wish to inform of your views, including Dr. Jaczek.

The addresses, telephone numbers, Fax numbers and Email addresses for all members of the Legislature can be found at http://www.ontla.on.ca under the heading "Current MPPs".

Please spread the word about this proposed legislation to any other motorcyclists in your circle of acquaintances, motorcycle businesses, etc., etc. and encourage them to put their views forward. Other motorcycling organizations such as the Ont. Federation of Trail Riders, the Ontario Road Riders, the MCC, the CMA, the MMIC, and some of the motorcycling press, have been alerted and it is understood that action will be taken by these organizations and that there will be an article based on an interview with Dr. Jaczek in the Nov. 8th issue of the Saturday Star “Wheels” section.

Read Al Johnson's article based on an interview with Dr. Jaczek in the Nov. 8th issue of the Saturday Star "Wheels" section, available on line at www.thestar.ca.