Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 9-February 15, 2023 345 S. Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 NO CREDIT, POOR CREDIT ©Community First Media Community First Media LET US DECIDE! LET US DECIDE! WE FINANCE WE FINANCE w w w . w w w . M o o r e s A u t o s I n c M o o r e s A u t o s I n c . c o m . c o m Answers to Word Search The Polk County Film Initiative (PCFI) is a nonprofi t organization that works to bolster independent and major motion picture fi lm production and access to media arts in Western North Carolina & Upstate South Carolina. PCFI was founded in 2013, offering a one-year fi lm- making course, titled the Next Generation Film Project, for youth ages nine to 16 years. Over the past eight years PCFI has focused on offering its signature event, the Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF), reaching more than 4,300 people who have attended the weekend-long event and/or online offerings. In 2022 alone, 58 countries were represented by the 388 fi lms selected and screened in Tryon, including two World Premieres. In 2023, PCFI is growing its capacity, partnerships and education offerings for both youth and adults, to broaden access to and the impact of its media arts activities. PCFI announces the appointment of its fi rst Executive Director, Debra Torrence. Torrence has over 30 years of experience in managing non-profi t organizations and implementing programming, marketing and fund development activities for arts organizations, local and state government and higher education institutions, including as a NC arts council director and past coordinator of fi lm festivals in eastern NC. "The addition of Debra to the team clearly represents the level of growth PCFI has experienced through the years. TRIFF has become much more complex and larger over the years. With the addition of Debra, we believe that we will be able to both deepen and broaden our impact in the region." said Kirk Gollwitzer, PCFI Co-Founder. "I'm excited about the opportunity to build on the work of PCFI founders and the hundreds of volunteers, community members and sponsors who have supported PCFI's creative and economic development efforts in the region." Torrence shared. In 2023, PCFI plans to seek support to expand its education offerings with workshops throughout the year, an education institute during TRIFF, new opportunities for high school and college youth, and economic development efforts to increase the impact of media arts in the region with current and new partners. "Film submissions for the 2023 Festival are already coming in – the closing date is mid-August via Film Freeway. We are gearing up for an exciting year. We welcome your fi lms, ideas and suggestions and contributions!" Beau Menetre, PCFI Co- Founder added. All are welcome to contact Debra at directorpcfi @gmail.com to learn more about PCFI and TRIFF. Polk County Film Initiative is a 501c3 non- profi t organization based in Tryon located at 285 N. Trade Street, Tryon. Its annual fi lm festival, the Tryon International Film Festival, is offered annually in early October in Tryon, NC. To learn more about the festival, visit www.tryoninternationalfi lmfestival.com. Regional Film Initiative Announces First Director Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Debra Torrence That Sticks Local Advertising Call 828-248-1408 today to promote your business with print advertising that leaves a lasting impression! Subscribe • Renew • Advertise 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com WEEKLY RUTHERFORD As the annual championship game of the National Football League, the Super Bowl is one of the world's most watched events every year. And for good reason, as the game is never short on dramatic moments. The following are a handful of the many notable plays in the recent history of the Super Bowl. • Malcolm Butler's interception, Super Bowl XLIX, February 1, 2015: An epic battle between the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots effectively ended when one of the most questionable play calls in NFL history resulted in a goal-line interception by Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler. With just 26 seconds to go and trailing 28-24, Seattle decided to pass the ball from New England's 1-yard line. The more conventional play call would have been to hand the ball off to running back Marshawn Lynch, who had already scored a touchdown and run for more than 100 yards in the game. But Seattle chose to pass, and Russell Wilson's throw was intercepted, resulting in the Patriots winning their fi rst Super Bowl in a decade. • David Tyree's catch, Super Bowl XLII, February 3, 2008: It's fi tting that this Super Bowl is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history, as it also featured one of the most unlikely heroes in the sport's history. With his team trailing the New England Patriots 14- 10 late in the fourth quarter, New York Giant David Tyree, a little-used wide receiver and special teams stalwart, made a miraculous catch on third down, leaping into the air and pinning the ball to his helmet. That 32-yard reception kept the eventual game-winning drive alive. The loss would mark the Patriots' only defeat of the season. • Mike Jones' tackle, Super Bowl XXXIV, January 30, 2000: A thrilling affair that featured a 16-point comeback from the Tennessee Titans, Super Bowl XXXIV came down to the fi nal play of the game. With just six seconds remaining, the Titans trailed the St. Louis Rams 23-16 but had the ball at the Rams' 10- yard line. Titans quarterback Steve McNair completed a pass to wide receiver Kevin Dyson, only to see Rams linebacker Mike Jones tackle Dyson at the 1-yard line as time expired, stopping another Titans comeback and earning the Rams their fi rst Super Bowl victory. • James White's touchdown run, Super Bowl LI, February 5, 2017: While the moment itself may not be as amazing as other Super Bowl plays, it remains among the most memorable for what it represented. Trailing the Atlanta Falcons 28-3 midwa y through the third quarter, the New England Patriots were written off by viewers across the globe. But those eulogies proved premature, as the Patriots orchestrated the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, culminating with White's 2-yard overtime scamper into the end zone to seal the victory for New England. Notable plays in recent Super Bowl history