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Mark Croce/Artspace/Buffalo Culture pg. 30 On The Ice/Hearts for Homeless/Hot Chocolate 8 - 14 uffalo has gotten a bad rap when it comes to weather, especially win- ter. We all know that our region, on a typical win- ter enjoys our fair share of snow, like any city in the Northeast. But, for a Bnumber of reasons Buffalo has gotten the reputation of being one of the snow capitals of the country. On page 22 we (with the help of a number of data miners including buffaloresearch.com) debunk some of the myths about our region’s weather and yet our cover story celebrates the region’s assets when it comes to things to enjoy in the winter, namely skiing. It’s an interesting di- chotomy. On one hand we despise the label of our city being a snow capital and on the other hand we have assets that help us enjoy the colder months. There is one camp that tries to educate the country that Buffalo really isn’t the snow capital the country thinks it is. On the other hand ski resorts and winter sports lovers try to convince locals to get out and embrace the cold and enjoy winter activities. In our cover story and throughout this issue you will find that tension existing, it’s something that Buffalonians live with. Also in this issue we introduce THRiVE! For A Cause a new initiative adopting a worthy cause and an affiliated non-profit. Then we educate readers, support local busi- - ness and raise awareness and money for a hard working non-profit. This issue we selected Hearts for the Homeless, a ministry based in Buffalo’s Riverside District on Buffalo’s West Side. In this new section you can explore the issue of poverty and homelessness and then get involved by participating in our 30 Day Challenge. The - - challenge will take place the month of March and you can stay in touch, participate and win cool prizes by liking us on Facebook and or by subscribing to our daily email for the 30 Days. Your participation can and will make a difference. Thanks again for reading and as always feel free to send your comments and opinions to [email protected]. - Thanks, Kyle Patterson, Publisher and Editor World Juniors Terry Pegula Tom Goliasano Statler Towers Waterfront Larry Quinn Hunters Hope Day for Kids POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Train terminal bldg. Salvation army Michael Bloomberg comment Excel leadership program, Americorps ceo steps down Response to Japan The Winter Fun City Winter doesn’t have to be a drag. Here are a few ways to get out and enjoy the season. Kawelle, a Buffalo based non-profit organization serving and supplying distressed schools, students and teachers in Liberia and Kenya hosted its first “Ugly Sweater” 5k Run/Walk to raise funds for schools in Liberia and Kenya on Saturday, December 10th. The race started and finished on Glen Avenue near Glen Falls Park in Williamsville. With a donation of $25 participants were able to participate in the 5k while wearing their ugliest holiday sweater. They also received a free hooded sweatshirt at the end of the race. All profits from the sale of registration went toward helping with the mission of supplying schools in Liberia and Kenya with adequate school supplies. With proper and adequate educational resources, a virtuous and thorough education can be provided in the efforts of escaping unrelenting poverty. For more information you can visit www.kawelle.org. HAPPY NEW YEAR 25 HR. BUSINESS MAKEOVER MERCYME CANALSIDE The annual New Year’s Ball Ad Agency Crowley Webb award- MERCYME and special guest The search for an anchor drop in downtown Buffalo ed their newest client You And Bebo Norman came to the Uni- tenant continues at Canalside behind the Electric Tower Who, a Buffalo based t-shirt de- versity of Buffalo’s Center for the with the community speaking attracted another great year signer and producer (with a cool Arts this past December for a out in favor of a local tenant end turn out. Independent mission to give away one shirt night of Christmas inspiration. rather than a heavily subsi- Health has been sponsoring every time you buy one similar to The strong dedication that Mer- dize national chain that takes healthy New Year’s Eve cele- Toms Shoes) with a 25 hour work cyMe has shown to their music money away from the local brations in Western New York day (straight through, no breaks, and ideology has helped the band economy. including First Night Buffalo etc) doing what Crowley Webb reach a higher level of success than and the ball drop for a number does best--identity, design, brand- many of their contemporaries. of years and continues to ing and strategy for the startup to Their career first took off in 2001 attract a big turn out. take them to the next level in their with the number one crossover business. smash, "I Can Only Imagine." MAC SNOWMEN FORTS IGLOO TUBING cocoa PLOWS snoweverywhere FUN FIRES SKIING HOT CHOCOLATE FISHING WALKS BAKING SKATING SLEDDING COFFEE Tom Brady's careless (and uninformed) comment about Buffalo hotels sparked a wave of local reaction including but not limited to The Mansion on Dela- ware Avenue (MoDA). The luxury hotel has offered Tom Brady a free night stay in the luxurious hotel in downtown Buffalo and opened up a Facebook contest for participants on Approval of UB’s NYSUNY 2020 the social media site to join in the fun. Challenge Grant application by Gov. Participants were encouraged to simply Andrew Cuomo and SUNY Chancellor post, "Tom doesn't know what he is Nancy Zimpher provides a critical piece missing" on MoDA's Facebook wall of funding needed for UB to move and share it with your friends. Overall ahead with its UB 2020 plan for aca- a fun way to build Buffalo camaraderie demic excellence. around a dirty shot at Buffalo. In securing the $35 million Chal- lenge Grant—together with additional funding provided through the NY- SUNY 2020 legislation approved by the state Legislature in June—UB will move ahead with plans to hire new Pro Football Hall of Fame Member faculty across the university, expand its and former Buffalo Bills Quarterback academic offerings and facilities for all Jim Kelly, his wife Jill, and the Hunter’s students, and relocate the School of Hope Foundation, hosted the 14th Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to Annual Hunter’s Day of Hope for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Children on Saturday, February 11 at the Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Field- house in Orchard Park. This free community event took place from 1:00PM - 4:00PM and included food, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Every year for the past four years Buffalo City Mission in conjunction On January 1, 2012, Mark C. Poloncarz was sworn in as Erie with technology partner Noobis County’s eighth County Executive launches their campaign to raise funds during a ceremony held at the Buffa- to continue ministering to the poor lo Niagara Convention Cen- and homeless. Since February is one of ter. Poloncarz said, “We’re going to the coldest winter months in WNY do it by working together, finding common ground, listening and re- there is no better time to do specting one another. it. Because of that—this is also the Erie County is much more than time when many families in our area any one of us or any one place. It’s must make heartbreaking choices be- urban, suburban and rural communi- tween rent costs, heating bill and feed- ties; its cities, towns, villages and ing their families. Locals are encour- even a few hamlets….And although issues and opinions differed from one aged to join and help "Stamp Out place to another, we need to realize Hunger" through hungerhunt.com. that we are all in this together. I am here today because Demo- crats and Republicans, Conservatives, Liberals and Independents put their faith in me.” LOCAL VIBE Joni Stovroff and team launched “Sold on Buffalo” a new initiative promoting the region. Joni Stovroff (left) and Jacque Taylor, principals of two of the fastest growing WNY companies. greatly allays employers’ concerns that their would-be employees will get the proper Members of the Stovroff introduction to our town so they get sold Taylor "Sold on Buffalo" on the area, before they decide not to take relocation team: Left to Right a position. The bad publicity about the Brendan Cunningham, Joni area and weather need to be put to rest. Stovroff, Mia Banazak, And no, it really doesn’t snow here in July Joe Genevese, Carol Esposito and August. To that end, Stovroff & Tay- lor Realtors have assembled a special team and Jacque Taylor. of agents who are sold on Buffalo them- selves. Agents work with incoming out of towners and in effect, become Buffalo best good will ambassadors. The second part of the program is to give an extra something back to the community. For each home the Sabres, the Bisons, the Bandits, and sold through the program, a portion of the SOLD on Buffalo the fact that we have probably the best firm’s professional fee will either be di- and most affordable housing stock in the rected to the “Buffalo in Bloom” project— nation. It’s just a great town. From the an organization dedicated to beautifying Delaware District, to Depew, from Allen- the city through gardens or to a charity of town to East Aurora, from Snyder to the employers choosing. It’s a good thing Swormsville, Buffalo and its surrounding no matter how you cut it and numerous A lot of people may say they are sold on area is just the coolest place to live any- business owners have jumped on this value Buffalo, but there is one company that is where.