Past, present and future inspirations come from teachers
A recent article shared by long time marijuana activist Ben Masel reflected on how one of his teachers, Herman Nash, helped influence Ben early in his life. “This is the guy who launched me on my eventual career path. I was on the stage crew, used my access to the PA system broadcast news of the Principal’s Office takeover.” explained Ben via his facebook page.
Ben Masel has been known to inspire a few people over his lifetime and for his work with The Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival. Ben has been organizing and helping with this event since it’s second year and is always busy with a variety of projects. Running a marijuana marathon over decades, this year Ben Masel will be a one of the many featured speakers at the 40th Annual Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival, October 1st through 3rd, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. Ben Masel ran against Herb Kohl for the Democratic nomination for US Senate in 2006 and is running again in 2012.
Jay Selthofner, Green Lake resident and another cannabis candidate will be a guest speaker at this years 40th Annual Harvest Fest. He also had an inspiring story relating to a teacher shared on his blog Jay Selthofner for Wisconsin State Assembly District 41. The story entitled English teacher finds inspiration in students came after a recent interview Selthofner gave with Amberlee Perry of the Red ‘n’ Green (Wed June 2nd, 2010 Volume XLII, Issue IX) newspaper of the Berlin High School. Originally from Poy Sippi Wisconsin, Selthofner is a 1992 graduate of Berlin High School located in State Assembly District 41 where we seeks to be elected on Tuesday November 2nd, 2010.
“Thinking back and reflecting on the people that come in and out of your life, Margaret Guertler, a former High School English teacher of mine, is a teacher who went beyond teaching basic skills, she gave life lessons” Selthofner stated in a recent interview. He went on to add “she supported our own unique individualism. I was taught to speak up about what I believe in and I credit this to my education and life experiences, no doubt Margaret Guertler has helped mold many students into the productive citizens they are today. We owe her and many teachers a huge thank you.”
Selthofner has volunteered extensive time for the reform of marijuana laws. He followed his former educators lead by “Teaching Hemp and Cannabis” to his extended communities. He organized a variety of educational seminars dubbed “T.H.C. Tours” throughout Wisconsin. Selthofner’s work continues to inspire people to be the change they want to see in the world.
