People are Talking about Marvo!
Your documentary on Lyon County was very meaningful for me. Justice Bill Cunningham was a teenager growing up in Old Eddyville while I was a boy growing up in Old Kuttawa, but his words reflected the melancholy and pain I have felt for years after watching my hometown abandoned, burned, and buried beneath tons of water. He said that all of us who went through this experience have been "scarred" in some way. "Scarred" describes feelings I have had all my life when remembering Old Kuttawa but didn't know how to express it. It was strangely therapeutic to have someone else describe my feelings and let me know I am not alone........ Forty-five years have passed, so thanks for helping this little boy to heal!
Rev. Philip Daniel Smith
Scottsville, KY
While recently watching the KET documentary, "My Kentucky Home: Crittenden County," I was lost in nostalgia as I once again "revisited" the places and people of my youth. Then my wife brought me back to reality when she walked through the room, paused just long enough to identify the program, and asked, "Are you watching that again?" I was. The nice mix of videography, interviews, and wonderful old photographs continue to draw me back to "Crittenden County."
Hugh Ridenour, Historian/Educator
Hanson, KY
Your commitment to the rich history of our Commonwealth ensures that those who follow will have records that are relevant and accurate. The positive impact of your stewardship will be apparent not just in your community, but across Kentucky. - (Read the letter to Marvo)
Marcheta Sparrow, Secretary
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Frankfort, KY
We cannot take them back to the streets and historic landmarks in the old towns of Eddyville and Kuttawa. They have been destroyed.... These time capsules ... could all be lost to us and future generations. That is why we must now seize the opportunity being provided by the Lyon County Historical Society and local visual artist, Sam Koltinsky, in their efforts to film people and pictures portraying the unique history of Lyon County.
I have been involved with [Koltinsky's] work up close. He delivers.
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(Read the "Letter to the Editor")
Justice Bill Cunningham, Supreme Court of Kentucky
I am writing to express KET’s support for your proposed series, My Kentucky Home. KET is always interested in strong programming about Kentucky places; and the subject of this series, with its emphasis on both the community history and issues, fits right in with our overall mission to educate, inform, and enlighten.
Craig Cornwell, Director of Programming,
The Kentucky Network, Lexington, KY
The Marvo team was professional throughout the filming, editing, and post-production of ”HorseSmarts.” They welcomed and encouraged our active involvement throughout the project. We found Sam to be honest, professional, timely, and truly committed to producing a high quality product.
Essie Rogers, Director of Education & Welfare,
Kentucky Horse Council, Lexington, KY
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