A Thousand Supporters Fete Former Haiti Leader About a thousand people in Haiti have turned up to celebrate the 59th birthday of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The two-time president did not show up at a public event at the foundation named for him but his wife Mildred spoke briefly on his behalf. The former first lady presented a new book of poetry written by Aristide in Haitian Creole that includes Swahili proverbs. The book is called, "Haiti - Haitii? Philosophical Poetry for Mental Decolonization. Aristide has remained in his compound on the northeastern edge of the capital since he returned last year following a seven-year exile. The one-time Roman Catholic priest served two separate presidential terms and was ousted both times. He lived in South Africa after a rebellion toppled him in 2004.