Marijuana is safer than alcohol, reader says (Waushara Argus Edited Version)
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Marijuana is safer than alcohol, reader says (Waushara Argus Edited Version)

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on Updated on

As printed in the Waushara Arugs Newspapers, Published by Wautoma Newspapers, Inc. Wautoma Wisconsin. Wednesday, October 6th, 2010.  Volume 151 No 40 Link to Waushara Argus Website:  http://www.wausharaargus.com/ Here is the Link to the article by Waushara County District Attorney Scott Blader that prompted this response: http://www.jayselthofner.com/2010/09/das-corner-waushara-county-district-attorney-scott-blader/ As submitted to the newspaper: Dear Editor: It…

Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana
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Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana

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Americans view alcohol and cigarettes as more dangerous than marijuana. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that just 17% of Adults rate use of marijuana as riskier than drinking alcohol. Fifty percent (50%) say alcohol is more dangerous, while 26% rate the two as equally risky. These findings are consistent with a survey last August. Even…

Medical marijuana already allowed by several states

Medical marijuana already allowed by several states

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TO THE EDITOR: (RE: “Don’t get high – get real,” July 1st, 2010) In rebuttal to Tim Lykes verbal bashing of Mr. Selthofner, I would like to remind him that he’s a great example of what’s wrong with America. Why is it that when someone runs for public office, and they mention the multifaceted benefits…

Selthofner seeks office

Selthofner seeks office

ByJessica Struzik Posted on Updated on

Printed in the Waushara Argus Newspapers, Inc. on July 21, 2010.  Volume 151 No. 29 www.WausharaArgus.com Jay Selthofner is running for Wisconsin State Assembly in District 41 as an Independent candidate. Selthofner is originally from Poy Sippi and a graduated from Berlin High School.  He went onto have a successful career serving the area as a financial representative in…

Sheriff, Clerk of Courts will run unopposed in November

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Sheriff, Clerk of Courts will run unopposed in November The Reporter Staff Incumbents are the only candidates seeking two high-profile Fond du Lac County elected offices. Fond du Lac County Sheriff Mylan “Mick” Fink and Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts Mary Karst will run unopposed in the Nov. 2 election. Fink and Karst…

We’ll drink to that – Article by Steve Prestegard

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Archived for Posterity: We’ll drink to that by Steve Prestegard Originally published in Marketplace Magazine on 7-16-2010. Washington Post columnist George F. Will recalls Prohibition, and not fondly (nor should he): Daniel Okrent’s darkly hilarious Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition recounts how Americans abolished a widely exercised private right — and condemned the nation’s fifth-largest…

English teacher finds inspiration in students
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English teacher finds inspiration in students

ByJay Selthofner Posted on Updated on

Printed in the Red ‘n’ Green (Wed June 2nd, 2010 Volume XLII, Issue IX) A Berlin High School Student Open Forum Since 1924 by Amberlee Perry English teacher finds inspiration in students Inspiration can be discovered through many things.  English teacher Margaret Guertler finds her inspiration through her students. Students inspire Guertler with their talents,…

Northern Wisconsin NORML polls population
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Northern Wisconsin NORML polls population

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The Northern Wisconsin chapter of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.NorthernWiNORML.org) is asking for your opinion through a poll on hemp cannabis (marijuana). Which issue concerns you the most regarding the hemp cannabis (marijuana) plant? Industrial Hemp / Job Creation / Economy Medical Marijuana / Patients Rights / Compassion Nutrition / Hemp Foods…

Marijuana advocate will challenge Ballweg for District 41
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Marijuana advocate will challenge Ballweg for District 41

ByJay Selthofner Posted on Updated on

As printed in the Ripon Commonwealth Express, Ripon WI  54971 http://riponpress.com/ Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Jay Selthofner of Green Lake announced this week that he will challenge state Rep. Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan, for Wisconsin State Assembly in District 41. Selthofner is running as an independent candidate. According to his campaign material, he is passionate about…

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DEBATE OVER LEGALIZING MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL REASONS HEATS UP IN WISCONSIN

ByJay Selthofner Posted on Updated on

Jeffrey Smith says it’s time for Wisconsin to put aside its fears and loosen its grip on the use of marijuana. “Our best weapon is the truth,” said Smith, a Brillion resident.  “We need to get past all of the old stereotypes.  It’s getting past all 70-plus years of all-out lies about what the plant…

Medical Marijuana debate grows closer to home

Medical Marijuana debate grows closer to home

ByJay Selthofner Posted on Updated on

Article originally published in the Berlin Journal (Berlin, Wisconsin).  Article written by Pamela Schumacher. Jay Selthofner organized the THC expo being discussed in this article. Central Wisconsin’s T.H.C. Expo: Talking Hemp and Cannabis took place in Berlin on Saturday and a number of people were in attendance from around the state and the country. An…

Popular Mechanics Article A New Billion Dollar Crop
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Popular Mechanics Article A New Billion Dollar Crop

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VOL. 69 February, 1938 NO. 2 American farmers are promised a new cash crop with an annual value of several hundred million dollars, all because a machine has been invented which solves a problem more than 6,000 years old. It is hemp, a crop that will not compete with other American products. Instead, it will…