HORIZON CORPORATIONS | FINANCE TEAM | HOLIDAYS | BUFFALO WINTER | FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK |
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What is Sanborn
This is the location of Horizon Village.
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Who is John Ruffolo
This finance team member has at one point told everyone in the company that they are a certified BBQ judge.
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What is silk hat
This item brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
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What is lake effect snow
This winter phenomena in Buffalo is caused when cold air moves across the Great Lakes.
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What is milk and cookies
You might leave this treat out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
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What is “Together for Recovery. Changing lives. Saving Lives.”
This is Horizon’s Mission Statement.
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What is OASAS
This regulatory agency provides the state funding for Horizon Village and causes headaches amongst multiple members of the Finance team.
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What is a partridge in a pear tree
This was given on the first day of Christmas in the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas'.
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What is the October Surprise or October Storm
This unusually early season lake effect snow and ice storm happened in 2006.
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What is egg nog
This creamy holiday drink prompted a riot in 1826.
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What is Eaton
This vendor sells Horizon all of our copy paper.
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Who is Amy Weisenburger
This finance team member worked as a bartender, personal chef and was a member of a band before starting with Horizon.
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What is the Turkey Trot
This local holiday event is recognized as the longest running footrace in the United States.
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What is the Blizzard of '77
This major snow event eventually landed its own board game.
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What is an orange
During the Great Depression this treat was put in Christmas stockings.
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Who is Dakota
This dog, usually found at Freedom Village, is therapy dog Hope’s sister.
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Who is Jessica Kumro
This Horizon employee is the sister of one of our Finance Team members.
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What is The Electric Tower
Buffalonians gather at this architectural landmark for the New Year’s Eve ball drop.
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What is thundersnow
Unusual kind of thunderstorm with snow falling as the primary precipitation instead of rain.
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What is tofurkey
This vegetarian alternative might be served at Thanksgiving celebrations.
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What is 1994
This is the year that Horizon Village first opened.
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Who is Katy Perry or Michael Buble
One of the two musical acts that Horizon finance team members saw at the Ultipro Conference in Las Vegas.
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What is Festivus
On this fictional holiday on December 23rd, family members air their grievances from the year before.
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Who is Mayor James Griffin
This famous Mayor made “Stay inside. Grab a six-pack” a Buffalo mantra.
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What is KFC
This is the most visited restaurant in Japan on Christmas Day.
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