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.
Jody's Journals: 1986
April
- wagged, led Standardbred, took Puff, Colonel; to clinic, ran errands, saw Jessica > paid for Standardbred [Speed], got papers > Pete didn't finish calls, towed in, Doris quit again, 2nd fuel pump > Pete chest worse, vaporizer
- up early, to Columbus, Pete Surgery Course, I went to Sun TV, got color TV for clinic, tape recorder for Pat; went to Zoo, saw wolves, otters; went to Lane Shopping Center, Picked up Pete, ate at Root's, stopped at Pat's, saw "grandpuppy", watched Placido Domingo on color TV
- put Western saddle on Speed, led him up to top of ridge and back, took Puff, Colonel - killed groundhog; got on/off Speed > baked lemon meringue pie > Gordon, Pete put up fence for rabbit yard, loaded logs on truck > fed at barn, walked down after paper, took Colonel, napped
- called Wildlife for info on Lucas case > to clinic/barn > put ewes in garden paddock > read > worked at desk briefly > to clinic/barn
- to clinic, Pete on calls/Andy (intern) went along > to barn > wrapped Lisa's present > Pete back too late to go, lump worse > rain, turned ewes out to barn
- went down after paper, let Red out > to Church, OU Inn > visited cat shelter > to clinic, curried, saddled Junie, Speed; Pete rode Junie, I rode Speed, did quite well, saw several deer, 2 black snakes, Pete fished a bit with Andy > went to town, took Puff, Colonel, saw Pam at Kroger's, brought some ice cream back to Pete
- to clinic > Pete, O'Bleness > to barn > very tired
- wagged, took Red, Colonel, Puff > Gordon cleared logs off trail > ran errands, stopped at Jessica's office, not there > to barn > cattle out, went thru board fence, brought back thru water gap
- called for Workman's Comp, Mayle case, Hunter's case; clinic, barn, took clock to Pat, picture of Kanga, Pat's birthday > read, fell asleep > went down to clinic, paid bills
- to clinic > wagged, took Red, Colonel, Puff > fed at barn, went over horses, burros with shedding blade > took 5 Amish from bus station to homes > Pete back from calls (Andy drove)
- made yogurt > to auction, dog pictures, didn't stay, got milk > to clinic > filled water tank in garden/ram pasture; doe rabbit (Smudge) large hole behind nest box > Pete to woods, chainsaw > napped
- took dogs, went after newspaper, to Church (arrived early); CJs, Katherine, Shirley, clinic, drove Junie; Julie, Nicky ride in cart; Andy rode Alrod, Pete rode Apple, saw doe, fawns, cart flat tire; I rode Speed, took Colonel, saw Tim in woods, talked to him for awhile, Speed bolted from 4 wheeler but reined in well in snaffle > read, fell asleep at table
- to clinic/barn, took 3 Amish home, gave me liniments/salve, etc.
- lunch O'Hooley's, saw Tim Wagner, K Foster, took her copy of "God Calling", ran errands, shopped > Pete fed at barn > napped
- wagged, took Puff, Colonel > to clinic, ran errands, dog pound, barn, napped
- John Branner here for breakfast, surveyed on barn > to clinic/barn > Pete, Andy on calls > to clinic, Karen called, fire under dryer
- checked sheep, several ewes/lambs in horse shed (2 crippled ewes, hind qtrs) put Speed, Apple, Junie in hay meadow, took mineral/salt mix up tot hay meadow shed > to clinic/barn, checked garden area fence
- to Church, CJ's w Pat, Karen, Andy, Julie, Nick (vet Interns) > to clinic, fed at barn, checked sheep, walked Bullet, Streak, Sissy > Pete rode Apple; rain, I braided lead rope
- cold rain > wagged Colonel, Puff > to clinic/barn, 7 dead lambs
- ran errands, lunch at Casa Nueva > to Columbus, took Olds, Doris overhearing; James Galway, flute concert, saw Lackey's there (Theresa Fieler); met James Galway, delightful, stopped at donut shop/Lancaster
- flea bombs/groomed > to clinic/barn > read > put wether lamb in garden again
- took Red, Puff, Colonel wagging, had dogs walk on logs > took hay out of dog run, swept it out > to clinic, paid bills > to barn > hen (black white speckled) 7 little biddies, put them in hen house, another dead black lamb > Richard Syracuse, Greek violinist; Edie Reed, Joe Limoli saved seat for Pete, took Puff
- to barn, sheep > Bobby S., lamb/clinic, tube-fed lamb, temper fit; Joy MillerUpton, horses, dinner > chimney sweep, wife
- to barn, went after paper, took dogs > to adult education/Bible study, K Foster, church, ate at CJs, Jessica, Bob, Bill, Cynthia > to clinic/barn, Russ, Heidi LaJohn baby here > rode Speed, balked at brambles/logs above Wagner's
- Pete up early, drove around, turkey season > to clinic/barn > cake/Andy(intern) > took Red, Colonel Puff wagging > met Jessica at O'Hooley's, ran errands > to clinic > CJs office dinner
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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.
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