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American-Statesman METRO STATE Wednesday, January 14, 2009 B7 Austin again pushes for 'no-kill' shelter By Suzannah Gonzales AMERICAN STATESMAN STAFF 8500 Deborah Cannon AMERICAN-STATESMAN Valerie Thurman says she first reported a leak in her Far West neighborhood in November. WATCH: City has no record of first calls about leak Continued from B1 problem. Those are fixed in the ago. that several other calls reporting the leak followed, but the utility had no records of Thurman's call or any earlier calls. At the time of the first call, the utility had scheduled the leak for repair for Tuesday or today, Buchman said.

Buchman labeled the Greystone leak a priority three order they are reported. In contrast, a water main break Friday at Fifth Street and Lamar Boulevard was a top priority because of its potential for street damage, the huge water loss and its impact on traffic at a busy intersection. It's not clear why the utility apparently wasn't told about Thurman's call two months Funerals and Memorials Continued from previous page Veleta Windham Day Veleta Glen Windham Day, loving wife and mother, passed away on January at the age of 74. She was born on October 5, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas, to Alphonse "Bud" Windham and Audrey Pate Windham. Veleta graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1952 then graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a bachelor's degree and a permanent Texas teacher's certificate.

She taught high school history and middle school English in the Ft. Worth Public School District. Veleta was a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Thankful Hubbard Chapter in Austin. Veleta was a dedicated Christian and strong in faith. She was a lifelong Baptist.

Douglas Day and Veleta Windham married on June 5, 1954 in the First Baptist Church in Sweetwater, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Douglas; and daughters, Victoria Day and son-in-law Wade Hinkle of McKinney, and Charlotte Day of Pompano Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers we would appreciate your donation to the Salvation Army. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the start of service, Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home.

The funeral service will start at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Memorial Hill. Cook- Walden Funerals Cremations 6100 North Lamar (Dignity, (512) 454-5611 Christian "Christy" Torres Rodriguez, 34, of Pflugerville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009. Born January 5, 1975, Christian is the daughter of Carlos Carlin Torres and Gloria L. (Gonzalez) Torres.

Her father preceded her. in death. Christy grew up in the Elgin area. On May 13, 2000, she married Jeffery D. Rodriguez and they made Pflugerville their home.

She was employed with The Bob Richardson Law Firm for the past 9 years and had previously been employed with DELL and IBM. Christy is survived by her husband, Jeffery; her daughter, Ashley Rodriguez; and her grandson, Jaiden Jeffery Rodriguez. She is also survived by her mother, Gloria Torres; two sisters, Kathy Torres and Deborah Torres; two brothers, Josh Torres and Michael Torres and wife Mary; along with other loving family and dear friends. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009 with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., at the CookParks Funeral Home in Pflugerville.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2008, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 12041 Bittern Hollow, Austin with Reverend Isidore Ndagizimana as Celebrant. Cremation will follow. Please visit Christy's memorial site at www.MeM.com where you can share memories and thoughts with our family. Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, Funerals Cremations 14501 North IH-35 (Dignity) (512) Pflugerville 251-4118 JANUARY 20, 2009 Pick up a copy of the Statesman's special inaugural section, A New Day This keepsake edition will include: a biography photos speeches stories local takes on Barack Obama's historic path to the presidency Mark the day with the Statesman.

The Statesman statesman.com The city is gearing up for another attempt to reduce euthanasia at its animal shelter. The Austin City Council on Thursday is expected to consider a resolution directing the city animal advisory commission to evaluate and make recommendations on ways to reduce the killing of homeless pets. In 1997, the council approved the conversion of the Town Lake Animal Center into a so-called no-kill facility by the end of 2002, but efforts by shelter officials at the time failed, a $3.9 million grant for the initiative was lost, and the goal was not reached. Now the commission wants to try to get the job done. "We would like to redirect and refocus on that original plan," said commission member Palmer Neuhaus, who also serves as a board member of animal advocacy group' Austin Pets Alive.

A state statute limits the scope of the commission, but if approved, the resolution would widen its scope, said Randi Shade, the council member sponsoring the resolution. "It's exciting to see the city take some positive, productive steps to improve the welfare of animals in Austin," said Council Member Laura Morrison, a co-sponsor of the resolution. Fifty percent of the animals that arrive at the shelter are euthanized each year, according to Neuhaus. Last year, nearly 12,200 animals were put to sleep, she said. "We're one of the best when it comes to places to live.

We're one of the best when it comes to places to do work and do business. But we're one of the worst when it comes to the number of animals that we kill," said Larry Tucker, commission vice chairman and an employee of the Austin American-Statesman. ing with McCurdy, Lockhart. FARR, Billie Bob, 82, retired crane operator, of Rockdale died Monday. Survived by wife Dorothy.

Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Luckey. Burial 1.0.0.F.

Cemetery, Rockdale. FINN, Lina Ida, 81, retired seamstress, of Thorndale died Tuesday. Visitation 6 p.m. today, Providence Funeral Home, Taylor. Services 2 p.m.

Thursday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thorndale. Burial St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. FOSTER, Herman Lionel, 73, minister, of San Marcos, formerly of Fort Worth, died Monday.

Survived by wife Ivory. Visitation 4 p.m. Thursday, All Faiths Funeral Service, north location. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Church, San Marcos.

Burial Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth. GUTIERREZ, Reynaldo Pinzon, 58, of Del Valle died Sunday. Rosary 7 p.m. today, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kyle.

Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Angel Funeral Home. Burial San Juan Cemetery, Reedville. HARTWELL, Dennis, 57, mason, of Austin died Monday. Services pending with Austin-Peel Son.

HAWKINS, Curtis 80, of Austin died Tuesday. Services pending with Phillips-Upshaw Richard. HERRERA, Maria Elena, 72, homemaker, of Giddings died Monday. Visitation 1 and rosary 7 p.m. today, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings.

Services 3 p.m. Thursday, St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Giddings. Burial Giddings City Cemetery. INKS, Marie, 86, retired Realtor, of Buchanan Dam died Tuesday.

Visitation 6 p.m. today, WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne, Llano. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Llano City Cemetery. JIMENEZ, Jordan 22, of Austin died Jan.

3. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Congress location. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Travis County International Cemetery.

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Free Initial Consultation Payment Terms Available Se Habla Eddie Cantu Liz Hickson Board of Legal Specialization Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Cantu Hickson is a debt relief agency that has been committed to helping people file for bankruptcy since 1991. Now with two locations for your convenience North: 4833 Spicewood Springs Ste 200 South: 1524 S. IH35, Ste 233 512-346-8597 or (Outside Austin call 1-800-473-8491) www.chbankruptcy.com Ricardo B. Brazziell AMERICAN-STATESMAN Last year, Town Lake Animal Center euthanized 12,190 animals. This dog, a pit bull mix, is scheduled to die at 8 a.m.

today. Buchman encouraged people who call to report water leaks to use utility's reporting number, 972-1000. Thurman said the repair can't come soon enough. "I would imagine that after it's fixed, we'll water that evening," she said. "Our grass has gotten pretty dry." 445- 3663 DEATH NOTICES BARR, Ben, 47, attorney, of Austin died Sunday.

Services pending with Cook-Walden, Lamar location. BIGGS, Elsie 88, of Wimberley died Monday. Visitation 10 a.m. today, Thomason Funeral Home, Wimberley. Services 3 p.m.

today, Oatmeal Cemetery, Bertram. BRISBIN, Windel, 85, retail, of Austin died Sunday. Survived by wife Emma. Visitation 1 and services 2 p.m. Thursday, Harrell Funeral Home.

Burial Oaks Memorial Park. BROWN, Dennis John, 52, electrician, of Lago Vista died Sunday. Services pending with Superior. DARDEN, Ardella, 80, retired cosmetologist, of Austin died Jan. 9.

Visitation 9 a.m. Friday, King-Tears Mortuary. Wake 7 p.m. Friday, No. 1 Church of God in Christ.

Services 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church. Burial Parks Cemetery, Pflugerville. EWALD, David 42, equipment operator, of Dale died Monday.

Survived by wife Lisa. Services pend- In Loving Memory of Mary R. Escalante Jan. 23, 1949 Jan. 14, 2008 It was a year ago today our hearts were broken and our tears began.

We can't express how much you taught us, so much we can't explain, all the times we can remember never once heard you complain. You are our forever lasting light. You are loved and missed by all, Your husband, sister, nieces and nephew If the resolution is passed, the commission will look at cities such as San Francisco; Reno, and Ithaca, N.Y., that have significantly decreased the number of animals killed. In Austin, no-kill is defined as saving about 90 percent of shelter animals, according to the resolution. The commission also would consider implementing aggressive return-to-owner policies, foster programs, a and free and low-cost spay and neuter programs, Tucker said.

445-3616 Rodriguez Torres ven died Sunday. Survived by wife Nelta. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Grace United Methodist Church, Granite Shoals. Arrangements by Clements- Marble Falls.

KEETON, Betty, 74, waitress, of Luling died Jan. 12. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday, O'Bannon Funeral Home, Luling. Services 2 p.m.

Monday, O'Bannon. Burial Masonic Cemetery, Prairie Lea. KINCHEON, Thomas Wesley 77, real estate broker, of Austin died Monday. Services 6 p.m. Sunday, Phillips-Upshaw Richard Funeral Home.

Burial Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. LARSEN, Gray Wooten, 80, of Llano died Saturday. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday, Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne Funeral Home, Llano. Services 2 p.m.

Friday, WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne. Burial Llano City Cemetery. LUNA, Karina 37, federal prisons employee, of Arizona, formerly of Bastrop, died Jan. 9. Rosary 7 p.m.

Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elgin. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart. Arrangements by Jones, Elgin. MARTINEZ, Sirilda 96, of Buda died Thursday.

Services 10 a.m. today, Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda. Burial San Juan Cemetery, Reedville. Arrangements by Angel. NICHOLSON, Janey 64, housewife, of Lexington died Monday.

Survived by husband Charles. Visitation 5 p.m. today, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Tanglewood Baptist Church, Tanglewood.

Burial I.0.0.F. Cemetery, Rockdale. PARTIN, Patsy Elaine, 65, retired licensed vocational nurse, of Llano, formerly of San Antonio, died Monday. Survived by husband Jerry. Services 3 p.m.

today, Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne, Llano. POUNDS, Talmadge, 88, retired postal employee, of Kingsland died Monday. Services 2. p.m.

Thursday, Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls. Burial Marble Falls City Cemetery. RAMIREZ, Frank Pancho, 71, of Austin died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. today, San Jose Catholic Church.

Burial Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements by Mission, Serenity Chapel. REMY, Colette Isabelle, 98, of Round Rock died Monday. Services today, St. William's Catholic Church, Round Rock.

Arrangements by Beck, Round Rock. SERRANO, Bella Michelle and Sophia Elizabeth, infant daughters of Taylor Lyn Inman and Ubaldo Serrano of Waco, died Jan. 10. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday, Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne Funeral Home, Llano.

Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Llano City Cemetery. TORREZ, Eufemia Rangel, 92, homemaker, of Georgetown, formerly of Austin, died Sunday. Services 1:30 p.m. today, St.

Helen's Catholic Church, Georgetown. Burial Georgetown Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Gabriels, Georgetown. WATTS, Thuri Moses 93, farmer, of Luling died Monday. Survived by wife Willie.

Services 2 p.m. today, O'Bannon Funeral Home, Luling. Burial Hall Cemetery, Hall Community. WILLIAMS, Sylvester, 54, lawn care service employee, of Round Rock died Friday. Survived by wife Deborah.

Visitation 8 a.m. and services 10 a.m. Saturday, Beck Funeral Home, Round Rock. Burial Palm Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Round Rock. RIDE WITH US DR.

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