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Linda Clifford Memorial Jamboree to be held Sunday, May 6 by Tami Raco “To My Princess: by now, if you’re watching, you’re thinking, is he nuts? Well, my darling, you know I am but not dangerous. We were gonna do something for Wilmot Cancer Institute, but all this? Love you now till we meet again. ~Your Cowboy.”
These words from Dick Clifford to his wife Linda (Nasca) Clifford who lost her battle to throat cancer exactly two years ago as he prepares for her memorial jamboree. Dick recalls his first encounter with Linda, an avid horse lover and trainer. He met her in 1968 when she came into his life like a ball of fire, saving him from nearly being trampled by a feisty horse he had just
Dick Clifford with Happy the Clown (2017 Jamboree). Photo by Kathryn Dishong.
taken ownership of. She had a special touch with animals, especially horses. Thanks to Dick’s persistence in pursuing Linda, they went on to marry and move to Clarkson, and opened Sundown Ranch. As Dick reflects on his 48-year love affair with Linda, he says, “Everyday of my life with her was exciting. We would hunt, argue and kiss every day … And I never won one fight.” Linda and Dick were active in the community. They both drove buses for Brockport Schools, and Linda was the owner of a local pet store. They did everything together, except Jazzercise. Linda was active in the Brockport Jazzercise program and formed close bonds to the instructors as well as women in the community. Linda first became ill in the fall of 2015 when she was diagnosed with throat cancer. She had her treatment at the Wilmot Cancer Center under the care of Dr. Matthew Miller. The staff at Wilmot treated Linda like a queen and him like a king. “Everyone from the receptionist, coordinator, nurses and doctors, all the way up the chief of staff, were absolutely amazing. They made a horrible time much more bearable,” Dick said. Linda and Dick were inspired to give back to the Wilmot Cancer Center for all the amazing care the center provided. The couple enjoyed going out to enjoy music and have a good time, so after Linda’s death, Dick had the idea of starting a Memorial
Dick and Linda Clifford. Provided photo. Jamboree in Linda’s memory. The first Memorial Jamboree took place last May and was successful in raising money for local cancer research. Dick was very grateful for the community’s support and was especially appreciative for having the opportunity to celebrate Linda’s life with those from the community.
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Westside News Hometown Community Directory delivered with this issue Popular user-friendly booklet packed with local info This weekend’s delivery of the 22nd Edition of the Westside News Inc. Hometown Community Directory brings a valuable resource to area residents. Not only does the booklet define nearby businesses and service providers and what they offer through its advertisers, it also is packed with easily accessible information with a strong local focus. “Find It” inside the pages of the publication - look for contact information for area post offices, schools, community groups, churches as well as municipal government phone numbers and addresses - all conveniently packaged in an indexed format in type you can read. Make shopping more convenient become more aware of local and neighborhood businesses which are featured in listings as well as display advertisements
throughout the categorized format in the Directory. Get familiar with the publication’s content so you can “Find It” when you need to look up answers to the hugely popular Directory Escape Contest printed in the Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald each week. Based on information found in the Hometown Community Directory, answer the questions and send in your entry for monthly drawings to win a gift certificate to a Community Directory advertiser of the winner’s choice. (See the Directory Escape Contest ad in this week’s paper for information). The Grand Prize winner chosen at random from a year’s worth of entries receives a travel opportunity offered by Bodine Unlimited Tours Inc. The Grand Prize winner for this year is announced inside this week’s newspaper.
Westside News Inc. Distribution Manager Don Griffin accepted delivery of over 33,000 copies of the 2018 Hometown Community Directories at the distribution center last week and began the work of organizing them for the newspaper routes. This year’s is the 22nd Edition of the popular local information resource. Photo by Karen Fien.