*    Congratulations to technician Rickey Lee on the birth of his daughter!

      *    Congratulations to receptionist Krista on her marriage!

      *    Practice Manager Rebecca Rockwell's first novel has been published and is available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com and the Tecalote Bookshop in Montecito! 

      * Congratulations to Hospital Director Dr. Mobraaten on her new addition--a blue merle Smooth Collie puppy named Patrick! (No, his ears are not cropped--they're taped to hold the correct shape--a common practice in Collie pups!)