Milliron Monday: The Journals January - March 1981

 

Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:  

June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010

Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: 

April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021

Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate 

the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, 

Dr. Pete and Jody Smith.

A continuation of Jody’s Journals.

January 1981

·        New Year’s Day: 4:30 Dinner Party at Thompsons, helped with dishes

·        To Hartley’s, chili

·        Early church > worked at clinic, answered phone > Pete, Wally, cut wood > wrote letters > rode Junie, took Puff, Streak, cold (12), beautiful snow/ice > read by fire

·        Helped Pete/Pat load hay out of hill barn for clinic

·        Prayer group > Will, looked at basement plumbing > “oven lamb” ewe, twins > Will put up hay racks at barn

·        Pete helped feed at barn, went on a call with Pete, poodle c-section

·        Early church, coffee hours, Reid Huntley/Prophets > worked at clinic, fed lamb goat’s milk, other twin died > helped Pete with firewood/chainsaw, I drove Rover back, he brought bulldozer/sled back for repairs

·        Clinic chimney roof fire, Pete extinguished it, went on calls with Pete to Amish farm > to John Baldwin’s sculpture exhibition, watched movie filmed at Biltmore Estate

·        Slept in > Will, Pete, played chess after lunch

·        Helped deliver black lamb

·        Checked sheep > prayer group > with Pete, ate at Oasis, went through lithograph exhibition/artifacts gallery

·        Harp concert, saw Rome Warmke

·        Pete, Barbara S. here for lunch > beautiful moonlit, snowy ride, hushed, alien world

·        Christian Education class, OU Inn

·        Worked at clinic > Teresa here for lunch (nurse, observing at clinic)

·        Separated wether ewes left at clinic barn, Orphan Annie, set of twins > Western ewe, set of twins > got dog licenses > V. DeWitt picked up rejected floppy ear ewe lamb > C.E. Meditation class > dinner CJ’s

·        Worked at clinic, began phoning clients with overdue bills > Teresa here for dinner > Dave Smart cut hair

·        Pete, Nanette, on calls to West Virginia > prayer group, took Puff in car

·        Worked at clinic > Pete, Will, played chess at lunch > veterinary salesman here for dinner

·        Pete, Barbara, on calls > got billy goat, young, black, tan, $30, put him with Faline

·        Early church > John W., Pete, here for lunch > cut firewood, sunny 50s > rode Junie, took Puff, Streak, ice under grass, mud

·        Worked at clinic > Teresa here for dinner > Carl Meeks shod Junie, Apple

·        Worked at clinic > Will, Pete, played chess after lunch > sheep in meadow, put chain across gate, turned ewes/lambs out of pens into shed, Will tacked up boards to keep billy goat out of alleyway

·        Pete, Jelea, photographer, on calls > worked at clinic

·        Faline broke down door, billy goat, ram began to fight

·        Western ewe, twins in meadow > went on calls with Pete to Bookman’s, dinner at Wiggins

February

·        To Church, beautiful rainbow > looked for ewes in rain > Bonnett’s here for lunch, J, Barbara S > found ewe, 2 black, grey lambs, put in pen

·        Chip Gamertsfelder photograph assignment > castrated lambs 10 w, 2 ewes > Will, Carl, Pete, Chip, here for lunch

·        Went to Charleston with Pete, supper at Bonnett’s, home 1 am

·        Good living > lunch with Carl, Pat, at Perkins

·        Early church > Pete, John, here for lunch, moved wood pile afterwards > rode, wind blowing/cold

·        Worked at clinic > hill icy, rain melting ice > emergency collie surgery

·        Took lunch down to Pete > dinner Kerry, Joetta’s, J, Barbara there

·        To church > Pete in surgery > grouse hunting Herbie Everett, GS Pointer > rode Junie, walked up/down hills, talked to Jan Crall

·        Worked at clinic > Will, Pat, Pete, here for lunch, played chess > Teresa here for dinner > read Pat’s paper

·        Pete on calls, Charleston > caulked sheep feeders

·        Left for Columbus “Screaming Willies” Pete rode bull, Carl, Jelea, Nanette, Tim, stayed at Patricia Black’s mothers, Margaret Hopper

·        OVMA meeting > Lazarus, Chinese restaurant

·        Prayer breakfast, Dr. Akers there > Lunch at Ohio Center, met J, Jelea, Nanette > sheep seminar, Pete met me there

·        General session, went out after cylinder for log splitter, Victoria V. animal behavior seminar

·        Last day of OVMA, Episcopal Church service, lunch at German Village, bookstore, Indian art shop > home, Pete found ewe/lamb, locust gone > meditation class

·        Worked at clinic, took lunch down

·        New lamb, black socks > picked up Will, ate at Casa, to movies

March

·        Church, OU Inn, clinic, Pete dragged dead ewe out, very light drizzle, rode around hay meadows, up ridge (no trail), thru Phillip’s Place, Pete turned in logging road, Apple wouldn’t walk; Junie, I, saw three deer > Pete, Carl, Pat, got chickens, dogs, from Marie Phillip’s place

·        Will fixed well pump, foot valve > meditation class

·        Pete to Charleston with photographer > Church, lunch at Woolworth’s > paid real estate taxes > Marshall’s dog loose

·        To Jackson Courthouse, Wellston prop deed

·        To Wellston, gray cat escaped again, talked to Rev. Malloy, looked at church, old coach inn, Ray Croxford, Belgian horse owner talked at length

·        To Church, took Jan Crall’s mother, coffee hour > Junie lame, abscess > Ann Howland, Jerry Hilferty, Cornish game hen, talked till 2 am

·        Ill most of week, Pete let sheep out

·        Worked at clinic, AC Courthouse, gas oil leases

·        Early church > worked at clinic > Will, L Tevis here, walked over ground for sale; dropped tapes off for Jan Crall; measured trailer > rode Junie, Pete rode Apple, pinto ewe/black twins

·        Pete to Charleston > churned butter

·        Worked at clinic > Marshall picked up dogs, camping

·        Ran errands, gave Darlene S. ride home > Pete on calls with Barbara S., me – Hines’ cows, stopped at Connor’s

·        Took DeWitt’s lamb to yard (doghouse) then pen in barn

·        Pete began planting garden > ewe lamb, new twins on bottom > went on call with Pete, lame horse, Jack Miller

·        Early church > rode, met Ann, Jerry, they came back by gas line road, we rode around, stopped and talked to Jan, David, saw fox, skunk (twice), several deer, fell asleep reading at table

·        Up at 4:30 am, wrote letter to Mom/Dad > walked Puff down after newspaper

·        Put chickens back in with Jim > sheep out on highway, cobbled up gate, sharp wire end of long bottom > went on calls with Pete, Engle’s, Larry Smith, etc., ate at DQ, long conversation, made me feed late, Pete helped

·        Barbara Parsons, Ru, Pat, Teresa, Pete, Will, here for lunch > worked at clinic

·        Pete, Barbara S., to Columbus > Ad to Messenger, stopped at Dr. Abfall’s clinic, met Kathy > prayer group > dropped jumps off at Pam Cullison’s

·        Pete home 3 am, car quit > lunch at Casa

·        Pete cut up, Pat, Ru, me, packaged 2 lambs > rode Junie, Pete rode Apple > on calls with Pete to Lairds

·        Early lunch > Pete, Jessica, me, to Mansfield, talked to Mom/Dad, dentist

·        Pete left Engle’s, not ready for bull testing > Pete spread gravel in parking lot > rode Junie, Pete rode Apple, beautiful ride

Connect with Gina

Amazon Author Page

Milliron: The Biography

www.gmcknight.com

www.mondaycreekpublishing.com

Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian. 

This Week @ Monday Creek: Mae-Lynne Makers Studio, Nelsonville, Ohio

A sample of the fabric donated to Mae-Lynne Makers Studio

Mae-Lynne Makers Studio, Nelsonville, Ohio    

    A local quilter received an ultimatum from her husband to either find a place for all her quilting supplies or he would throw them out! Consequently, I acquired two large bags of fabric, which were clean and in good condition. Most of the fabric had been intentionally cut into pieces for quilting, with some already sewn together, forming the beginnings of a patchwork quilt. Strips and panels were prepared in specific sizes, ready for assembly – a valuable collection of clean fabric for any quilter.

    Knowing several individuals who might appreciate the fabric, I opted to contact Mae-Lynne Makers Studio, a local business specializing in quilting. Upon calling the studio, I initially assumed that "Mae-Lynne" was indicative of Asian heritage. The shop owner confirmed her interest in the fabric and informed me that I could drop it off any day except Monday, as they are closed on Mondays.

    Yesterday morning, I visited the studio and was warmly greeted by Cheryl Howe, a studio instructor. She expressed enthusiasm about the fabric and was eager to see the patterns and designs. I asked for “Mae-Lynne” only to find out that the proprietor’s name is really Carol, and the shop is named after Carol’s granddaughters, Mae and Lynne. In the back of the shop, Kathy Morrow was instructing her Beginning Machine Embroidery class. The group was engaged in creating a lovely fabric tray with a machine-embroidered flower on the inside bottom. The atmosphere was vibrant, with sewing machines humming and creativity flourishing.

    The shop is stocked with high-quality fabrics, pattern books, sewing tools, and creative ideas. The instructors are welcoming and ready to assist. For those interested in attending a class, more information can be found on their website. Mae-Lynne Makers Studio is a gem in southeastern Ohio. Thank you to Cheryl and Kathy for the warm reception.

 

@ Mae-Lynne Makers Studio with Cheryl Howe, Instructor

@ Mae-Lynne Makers Studio with Kathy Morrow, Instructor 
Beginning Machine Embroidery Class

To enroll in an upcoming class, visit 

https://www.maelynnemakerstudio.com/

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Mylee's Corner: Best Ninja Creami Recipe

 

Best Ninja Creami Recipe

In November 2024, I purchased a NinjaCreami for my mom's birthday. She wanted it to make slushies and ice cream, and little did we know we’d fall in love with it. We’ve made plenty of ice cream and slushies, but my favorite is the protein ice cream. If you’re craving sweets but also need to increase your protein, these recipes are perfect for you! 

I’ve made the basic flavors such as chocolate and vanilla. These only take three simple ingredients:

 

1.     Milk

2.     Vanilla or chocolate pudding mix (I use Great Value)

3.     Protein Powder

 

In the cup that comes with the Creami, add milk until it’s right below the freeze-fill line. Then add one packet of pudding mix and two small scoops of protein powder. Mix it up and let it freeze for 12-24 hours. 

 

After freezing, let it sit out on the counter to thaw. Then add a little more milk and put it into the Creami and push the knob over to the ice cream setting. It’ll mix for about two minutes, and then your ice cream is ready! If you don’t eat the entire cup, you will have to refreeze it and mix it again when you want more. 

 

Another one I made was a birthday cake, which is a very similar process to the others. Instead of milk and protein powder, I used a birthday cake protein shake and birthday cake pudding mix (Sonic brand). You’ll go through the same process of freezing and mixing. It comes out thicker than the other ones, you can add milk to thin it out if you prefer. You can also add sprinkles and birthday cake cookie dough bites to make it extra delicious! 

 

These three are my current favorites, but I will be trying more soon! It’s the perfect sweet treat that helps me reach my protein goals. 

Photo by Mylee

Mylee is a journalism student at Tri-County Career Center. She resides in Logan, Ohio. Mylee enjoys reading, writing, and crafting. 

Milliron Monday: The Journals October - December 1980

 

 

Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:  

June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010

Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: 

April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021

Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate 

the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, 

Dr. Pete and Jody Smith.

A continuation of Jody’s Journals.

October 1980

·        Worked at clinic

·        10 PM left for Cleveland/Akron 

·        Arrived Holiday Inn 7:30 am; A.R.E. [Association forResearch and Enlightenment] Seminar

·        A.R.E. Seminar: exercise, meditate > Reid Huntley rode home with us

·        Worked at clinic > Jan mowed lawn > went to Nathan Driggs funeral with Brent and Pat > called Aggie, Gary

·        Rode Junie, saw 2 deer, herded sheep out of hay meadow with Junie > Pete, I, rode most of evening

·        Pete to Charleston > ran errands, talked with Jerry Svenson[?], got new snow tires, Ferd Hack’s, got groceries, talked to Jackie Jones > went back in after Pat at Russell’s > took Junie/Apple to cliff pasture, drove Junie, Jelea over > to Dutch Creek, down 690, back, past Wagner’s > Pat found Great Dane at Warmke’s, put her in clinic > wrote letters, called J. Warmke about Great Dane

·        Pete home 2:30 am > worked at clinic, Pat went after vaccine > used Jim to get sheep out of hay meadow

·        Put sheep into garden with Junie > Pat and I rode, saw 2 bucks dueling > sat with Douglas’ (UPS Driver) at CJ’s, prime rib, long wait (homecoming

·        Early Church, Coffee Hour with K. Dewitt, L. Larson, etc. > Pete worked on house driveway, filled holes > rode over to trailer, back in dark > back for calls at clinic

·        Worked at clinic, lots of surgeries, took Pete’s lunch down > J. Svenson stopped at clinic, Jerry/Jolene took GreatDane [I believe this is Drawbridge] > to play “Da” at Mem Auditorium, had hot chocolate and pecan pie

·        Rode Junie around thru woods, took Streak, Puff > Ellen Goodman’s lecture > clinic dinner at CJ’s

·        Wes cleaned out chimney, burlap soak of bricks > clinic, lots of surgery > Betty/Abbott called > Pete on calls late

·        Ran errands > Pete, Wally, painted lower roof > Pete and I rode, saw squirrel hunter, back in dark, galloping along ridge > went after charcoal for poisoned dog, stopped at DQ

·        Pete bitten by stray dog, cut wedding band in half to get it off > Worked at Clinic

·        Worked at clinic, Pete on calls

·        To Church, ate at OU Inn > to clinic, Junie caught in fence by shed above hay meadow, rode with Larry/Robin, brought horses over, burros followed us into woods > ate at Sizzling Steakhouse

·        Worked for Nanette, mailed bills at Post Office on way to work at clinic

·        Dewormed sheep clear back in blackberry meadow > Pete rode after burros over at John Wheeler’s (Woody Stanley), “herded” them back > Pete worked on roof > left Pete’s books (for spurs) at “foundry”, picked up Jelea in Nelsonville, met Jessica/Carol J. at Roots, had dinner, drove on to Quarter Horse Congress, Pete treated horses there, watched Jolene, reining, sat with Hopkins, I drove home, tired

·        Worked at clinic > groomed, sprayed dogs > put sheep into garden area > Pam Collier called

·        Worked over by pond to check out buzzards, salt gone, took Puff, Streak > went to Charleston with Pete, stopped at antique/junk place, dinner at Nancy Bonnett’s, Nancy went on calls with us

November

·        Took old rug out, put one from Mom/Dad in living room > dinner at OU Inn with Sturbois, Bryan Miller, Polled Hereford group, Pete spoke

·        To Church > beautiful ride, saw Rita St. Clair riding and saw John Brenner (wood), saw 11 deer, huge buck, wide rock coming back > dinner, Pizza Hut, movies “Private Benjamin”, “It’s My Town”

·        Voted > saddled Apple, led him down, brief ride before dark

·        Painted woodstove 1^st coat > worked at clinic

·        Wood stove, 2^nd coat > Athens County Fairgrounds > to Charleston, Beth B., dinner at Nancy Bonnett’s

·        Tied up, hayed horses and burros > Paul S. brought goat > Carl shod Junie/Apple > Pete dewormed, floated, burros/horses

·        Pete dewormed goat, tet shot > saw deer in hay meadow, ram killed goat > lunch at Hartman’s cabin > Pete home for dinner, chow Mein

·        To Church > Pete put tractor up, got horses in, deburred them > Pete and I  went on long, pretty ride by Jan Crall’s, down trail above park manager’s house to Peach Ridge, stopped at John Brenner’s new house, down to reservoir above 550, stopped by Tevis’ iced tea, etc., Will was there, rode in up past John’s, down Hooper Ridge > practiced shooting .22 off horses, Junie worse than Apple > went to symphony, talked to Tony Coleman

·        Jan, Jelea, worked on roof > wrote Mom/Dad

·        Pete on calls > answered phone at clinic (Jelea, hay mow; Nanette, dentist), Jack Norris called, Wellston, said Pete had not been there > rode over to Thompson’s, showed Tracy some trails in woods > 3-7 am, cried off and on, little sleep

·        Pete home 8:15 am, speeding ticket, etc., we talked > worked at clinic > to bank, Pete/Pat, new truck, and cashier’s check for speeding ticket > Pete took deposit in, brought back hot fudge sundaes

·        Pete, Wally, tractor, worked on roof > went on calls with Pete, Caddy [Cadillac] stopped 4 or 5 times > to Leslie’s, dinner at Susie’s, home 3 am

·        Worked at clinic, took station wagon, 2 trips, for calf at Amish farm

·        Went after fuel filter for Caddy > to Hilferty’s Barn/Studio Opening > picked up Thompson’s, dinner CJ’s, bluegrass Mr. Bojangles

·        To Church, Bishop Black > worked at clinic > rode, put up wood cutting sign > Pete watched “Godfather” on TV

·        Cleaned ashes out of stove, worked at clinic > Pete examined OU laboratories > worked at desk, typed Letter to the Editor

·        Pete paid off Marie Parsons truck loan > Pete rode Apple, worked on well > cow call in Albany > dinner CJ’s > to movies

·        Pam Collier here > went on call with Pete to Claire West’s, saw calf and foal born

·        Pete used my car for calls

·        Worked at clinic

·        Betty called > I called Mom > dewormed sheep, goat > Pete slaughtered 2 lambs, Pat took them into Seaman’s > read by fire

·        Early Church > Pete logged > Pete and Wally moved hay to clinic barn, straw to farm barn, used Buddy Syck’s truck > rode Junie, showed Jan Crall (on foot) ridge trail > Carol James, huge feed, took hot cider, rum, cold cider > picked up Pat’s curtains > took money to Jack Norris, Wellston, Marie Phillips place > read by fire

·        Pete got 3^rd garter snake out of crack in basement > worked at clinic

·        With Pete to Charleston, Rock Springs, Nancy Bonnett had dinner, and went on calls with us

·        Home 1:30 am, up at 5:30 am, packed, left for New York

·        Delicious dinner with Jim, went for walk around property

·        Rained, lunch with Ann Carter, visited Arts/Crafts Fair, dinner party

·        All together for breakfast, left for home, trucker’s hogged highway, some snow, home at 10 pm

·        Church > Pete, Carl L., Pat, put up chain-link to repair hay meadow fence > Pete took bulldozer, drug logs across entrances, put up HWPO signs > rode Junie, put burros, goats in

·        meadow fence > Pete took bulldozer, drug logs across entrances, put up HWPO signs > rode Junie, put burros, goats in

December

·        Pete hunted > rode Junie > drug deer down lower gas line road for Bob E. > Pete napped

·        Pete hunted, blowing rain > dinner/jazz CJ’s

·        Brought in doe, young buck on pack saddle with Junie, helped Pau with Sally (St. Bernard) fear of horses > rode back thru Phillip’s place, saw Bob E. looking for wounded doe

·        Beautiful day > Jan, Jelea, took ladders, chains, ropes, etc., off roof > Pet eon calls > rode Junie, Pete rode Apple, saw 1 deer, saw 6 more > Pete, Buddy Sykes, worked on logging sled

·        Rode Junie, saw 3 deer, back thru Lucas’ barnyard, shyed on way out > Dave Smart cut Pete’s, Pat’s, Jessica’s hair

·        Rode around upper woods, put up four signs > Wally, Jelea, Pete, here for lunch > hauled doe down to Wagner’s, hauled doe down to Dutch Creek for Bob E.

·        To Church > Pete, Buddy, worked on logging sled > rode out thru ridge down Dutch Creek, back along 690, 550, dark > cut up, froze deer

·        J. Hopkins, helper, here for lunch > cooked large venison roast

·        Eslockers, Pete, Warmke suit > ran errands > CJ’s with Buddy and his wife, to movies

·        Went on calls with Pete, Newt Humphry’s, dinner at Nancy Bonnett’s, 2^nd dinner at Pam S.

·        Took check to prosecutor > picked up watch

·        Pete, Barbara, went on calls, stopped at Jack Norris’, Wellston, checked on animals > typed up PCA letters for legislators > fed at barn > read by fire

·        Pete jogged > went to Church, Coffee Hour with Catherine DeWitt, etc. > low pressure regulator at clinic frozen, gas blowing out of hot water heaters > looked for horses, Pat found horses with motorcycle > rode out thru New Covenant Ridge, logging road, down thru Wagner’s, upstream, looked for telephone poles > went to see airplane, saw Bookman’s > copied, mailed PCA letters

·        Worked at clinic > wrapped Christmas presents for mailing, sorted thru mail, burned 2 dog food sacks > Pete, Pat, Carl, cleaned out basement > Mac’s, Pete’s pants sewen up  > Pete took sled, cut firewood above hay meadow shed, saw grouse, big buck > hot chocolate by fire, Pete cold, sore throat > Pete to Engle’s, vetted 3 cattle > dinner at CJ’s, Jazz, played an Irish Jig when we got there, Freddie P. there

·        Worked at clinic, Nanette ill > milked Faline, cold, sore throat, put out bale of hay, fed geese, got in wood > read by fire briefly

·        Fever 102, listened to Christmas carols/records, fell asleep in chair, Pete on couch

·        Carl, Pat, Pete, here for lunch > Pete, I, read b fire, brought apples and squash to basement

·        Pete on calls, took Wally > our horses got into a little grain at clinic barn

·        Pete Church, I stayed home, still bad cough > Carl, Pat, Pete, Buddy, and daughter, here for lunch, cooked steaks at fireplace > fed at barn > movie with Sycks, my cough is worse

·        Shopped, took Puff > dropped present off at Pam’s > surprise birthday party at Joanne Larson’s

·        Up at 2 am, wrapped presents, etc., to 5 am, polished furniture > backed 2 pumpkin pies > Marshall, Ed Carroll arrived > staff potluck dinner > Christmas Eve Service

·        Christmas Day > Jim arrived

·        Marshall talked and talked, then left > Pete horse surgery > Jessica, Teresa’s funeral > Jim showed video tapes on TV screen > ate at CJ’s, Pete, Jessica, Jim, me to movies

·        Slept in > fed at barn, ewe ill/down, put her and 2 others in shed > picked up Collier’s, Pat, Marla, left for Nutcracker Ballet, Columbus

·        Dropped Jim off, Craig, SunPower > Church and Coffee Hour > Jim left > fed at barn, Pete vetted sick ewe > Pete trimmed horses’ feet

·        Worked at clinic > Pat hit fawn

·        Pete, breakfast at Jan Crall’s > signed checks for UPS > Pete here for lunch, then on calls, took car down hill > ram knocked Lolly down > Pete home late

·        New Year’s Eve: Put up old gates on sheep shed > Pete worked on gates, bulldozer > read, bed by 10:30

Please forgive typos, name or place misspellings; transcription from

vintage handwriting sometimes requires a magnifying glass and random

interpretation.

Connect with Gina

Amazon Author Page

Milliron: The Biography

www.gmcknight.com

www.mondaycreekpublishing.com

Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.