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In the early 1800s, the grass on common greens and sports fields was commonly cut by grazing animals or by using a scythe, time-intensive processes that did not always yield the best results. In 1827, a British man by the name of Edward Budding became a hero to groundskeepers everywhere when he invented the lawnmower. The first lawnmowers were of the hand-pushed reel variety, with a frame of wrought iron. Gear-driven, they were beastly to push, but created a much more uniform cut than the sheep generally cared to produce. So beastly were they, in fact, that the earliest reel mower models were not only push mowers, but pull mowers as well, since they often required an additional handle at the front of the machine that could be employed by a second operator. Although still labor-intensive, mechanical mowing had its start.
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The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law by then-United States President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021. The act was a formal declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, which is now celebrated annually on June 19.
Read moreSeminole Among Communities Group Will Visit This Year to Gain Insight Into Issues Facing State
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Downtown Transformation Continues
Read moreA measure to modify Seminole County’s alcohol laws to allow sales on Sundays and holidays was passed by voters last week, but several businesses owners have questioned when the new law takes effect.
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As a former lawmaker and someone who continues to work publicly in policy, the horrific act which happened over this past weekend in Minnesota with the murder and attempted murder of state lawmakers and their spouses is truly frightening.
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