ANNOTATIONS

Wolfe, Bill. "Cherokee Park Louisville: Nature's Treasure Around Every Bend." Hello Louisville. 26 Mar. 2010. Web. 20 June 2011. <http://www.hellolouisville.com/commons/pages/articles/attraction/cherokee_park_louisville_natures_treasure_around_every_bend/200314/>.

This article is a brief overview of the history and the various attractions around Cherokee park. Although it is short and sweet, I think that Bill Wolfe does a good job of presenting the necessary information to establish his creditability with the reader. When he begins writing, he first establishes the exact total area of land that makes up the park. I think this bit of information might be useful in my paper because it provides evidence that I have a good understanding of the general knowledge of the park. He then continues to list off the positive aspects and features that the park provides to the public.

The other important piece of information that this article provides is in the second paragraph when Wolfe begins to talk about Fredrick Law Olmsted. He is the original designer of the park and a very influential man when exploring the history of the park and understanding why things are the way they are today. In my paper, I think it is extremely important to have a section on Frederick Law Olmsted and talk about the creation and building process of the park. This will provide my readers with a vastly more in depth look at the park and therefore, a deep understanding of the historical impact that the park provides to the city of Louisville.   

"More than 1,000 Gallons of Raw Sewage Floating down Beargrass Creek - FOX41.com Louisville News Kentucky Indiana News Weather Sports." FOX41.com Louisville News Kentucky Indiana News Weather Sports - Home. Web. 20 June 2011. <http://www.fox41.com/story/9182580/more-than-1000-gallons-of-raw-sewage-floating-down-beargrass-creek?redirected=true>.

This article is an undated news story about old pipes leaking mass amounts of raw sewage in to the creek that run through Cherokee and Seneca Parks, Beargrass Creek. The Metropolitan Sewer District, or MSD warns people not to swim in the water. Crews of experts use green dye to trace the source of the leak. Once found, crews work around the clock to attempt to replace the old, leaking pipes.

One quote that I thought would be important to use in my paper is in paragraph six when the author says, “They’ve tested the creek water and found fecal matter” (FOX41 paragraph 6). Also, the MDS director, Bud Schardein, is quoted saying that “there are nearly 3200 miles of sewer.” I think that this would be useful to help me explain why this sewer problem is still persistent today. Over time, the pipes wear down and become brittle and fradgile. This can lead to cracks and breaks in the pipes which then comtaminates the water. Although there are various signs posed throughout the park warning travelers of the concentration of fecal matter in the water, many people contuine to swim and fish in the creek.   

The article concludes with the statement that the warning is still in effect and to take caution before getting in or near the water.