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The Seminole Tribune 23 April 7, 2006Happy BirthdayWe would like to wish our “LittleBig Man” Jayden a Happy 2nd Birthdayon April 20. Grandpa and Grandma loveyou so much.You have been here just a shorttwo years but you have brought us happiness.Stay strong Little Big Man, becauseyou will always be your mommy’s keeper.Happy birthday, and many, manymore.Love,Grandma Kathy, GrandpaNorman, Uncle LucasI want to wish Eileen F. Cypressa happy birthday. Happy birthday Faye!We’re not getting older, we’re gettingwiser! Hope you have a great day and takecare of yourself. You are in my thoughtseveryday.With lots of love,ToongieIn MemoriamHappy 17th birthday to mytwins, Adriana and Bianca, on April 7.There are moments when all parentswish that time could just stand stilland their daughters could stay little girlsforever. I have known that feeling manytimes.When you were growing up andwish somehow we’re always be togetherme and my twins. Then almost overnightyou all changed into fine young beautifulladies who had learned so much andgrown in every way. But you all willalways be my little girls.When I held the both of you asbabies, I knew that you girls were specialnow I realize just how special. Somehowyou girls still continue to amaze me, especiallyby being good mommy’s to yoursons. I could not be more proud of yougirls.Happy 17th birthday!Love always,MomHappy Birthday Jayden! Otherpeople may say happy birthday Jayden,but your family says to have a great birthdaywith lots and lots of love in it.You have only been in our livesfor two years and that’s only a short whilebut you only bring us more and more happinessin our lives.Have a great day on your day,happy 2nd birthday.Love,Auntie LapeeHappy birthday to Deila E.Harjo who will be 9 years old, JazmineEssence Billie who will be 7 years old andMichelle Ann Jimmie who will be 9 yearsold. I love you all very much; smile andhave fun.From your father,Markell BillieHappy belated birthdayCarolee Nelson who turned 25 on March31. You have been through a lot this pastyear, we hope the best for you and we stilllove you.Love,Your familyBirthday wishes going out toMiss Jewel Alice Frank who will be turning2 years old this April.Baby Hooks you have brought somuch joy and love into our lives this pastyear. Everyday you surprise us with a newrendition of yourself that always tickles us.There is not a day that goes byyou haven’t made us laugh and amaze uswith whatever you learned. You’ll make agreat big sister!We all love you and want you tohave loads of fun at your party!Love forever; Mom (Valerie),Pop (Colin), Grandma (VirginiaMitchell), Eddie, Jesse, Victor, Shelliand Wanda, Grandpa (Michael Frank),Winson and family, Myra and kids, Fayeand family, Bonnie and family, Agnes andfamily, Shirley and family, GreatGrandpa Wm Mitchell, Jackie and family,Tammie and Ray, Vickie and Bill andGrandma Betty.I would like to say a sincere thankyou for all the last several months. Wehave been preparing to see our mother,grandmother, great-grandmother and greatgreat-grandmotherFrances B. Williemoved on to be with her savior JesusChrist.Throughout this time of hardship,my heart was blessed to see our entire familycome together.Special thanks to the MiccosukeeTribe and Dr. Berger and his nursing stafffor their 24 hour care.Also, Chairman Mitchell Cypress,President Moses Osceola, Council Rep.Max B. Osceola Jr., Council Rep. DavidCypress, Council Rep. Andrew Bowers andTrail Liaison William Osceola; as our leadersyour support is a great tribute to thededication you have for our Tribe.A special thank you goes out tothe First Seminole Baptist church andPastor Paul Buster. Also, Betty Osceola,Vivian Osceola, Jo North and LeonaTommie Williams; these ladies made sureeveryone was well taken care of after thefuneral.Last but not least, thank you to allthe individuals as well as Tribal programsfor the beautiful flowers you sent to honorour mother.Thank you all.On behalf of my Family,Marie OsceolaIn Memory of Barnabas “Barney”TommieNovember 3, 1953—March 4, 2006New KidsIt is with heavy heartsthat we say good byeWe are going to missyou very muchYou could always findsomething to laughaboutYour laugh was one of akind and contagiousMost guys wrestlegators with grim concentrationYou would smile andlaugh in the middle of itIt is with sadness butalso with a smile thatyou will be rememberedWe wish you well onyour journeyComing Soon...Melody Negron, accountspayable clerk from the Accountingdepartment, celebrated a joint baby showerand birthday on March 24., at theHollywood Headquarters. Her co-workersenjoyed sharing the moment with her.Bulletin: March 29, 3:30pm, JordanMatthew was born, 6 lbs., 13oz., congratulationsto Melody and Ismael Negron.Fitness Director VickyBarogiannis received a surprise birthdayparty from Big Cypress staff followinga youth conference meeting onApril 15. How old is she? She’s nottelling. Being fit and staying in shapemakes you ageless and keeps youyoung at heart! Contact the Fitnessdepartment for a current class scheduleor to make an appointment for a personaltraining session.We would like to announce ournewest edition Armani Otilia LouiseTorres of the Bird Clan. Born December14, 2005, weight 7 pounds 15 ounces and19 inches long. Proud parents are DoreenCypress and Christopher Torres.Grandparents are David Cypress of theOtter Clan and Martha Doctor of the BirdClan. Brother and sisters are Akol, Akira,Asiana Billie.Lila Osceola and Tony Heardwould like to announce their newest addition,baby Tyla Zelynn Heard was bornon Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 9:11 a.m.,weighing 8 pounds and 15 ounces, 20 ¾inches long. Her proud grandparents areMoses Osceola, Marilyn Ahhaitty,Walter and Covetta Heard, big brotherBronson and sister Stailee, and uncleBlake Osceola.The Communications departmentwould also like to congratulate the Osceolaand Heard family for a job well done! Sheis a beauty!