Irving Rambler “The Newspaper Irving Reads” FEBRUARY 17, 2005
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High school honor roll section - Begins PAGE 4 the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” FEBRUARY 17, 2005 THIS Family celebrates a true Winter Festival brings Valentine’s heart traditional music and WEEK musicians to Irving MonicaMonica ManciniMancini performs with the Irving Symphony Orchestra DonkDonkeeyy BaskBaskeetballtball raisesraises fundsfunds fforor scscholarholarshipship fundfund Spectators in the Irving high on them. Amid the fray, donkeys in public. Owned by the Buckeye school gym bore witness to the age- kicked, bucked or did their own Donkey Basketball Company, the old struggle between man and beast thing seemingly unaware of the donkeys have the best job around; during the IISD Council of PTAs’ game. More than one rider was they work for a maximum of 40 annual Donkey Basketball game. thrown when a donkey minutes a day. From the seating surrounding the unexpectedly broke into a run or During each game, four players basketball court, it was all too came to a sudden stop. Donkey per team entered the court with a evident that man came in a distant basketball has a number of rules, donkey to vie for trophies and second. but since donkeys can’t read they bragging rights. Teams Throughout the games, well- aren’t very useful. representing Irving, MacArthur, educated professionals, apparently From the starting buzzer, the and Nimitz High School clusters with limited riding experience donkeys ruled the court. These and a Police/Fire team participated attempted to cajole, encourage or professional athletes play up to 150 in the tournament to raise funds for pull their donkeys to chase after the basketball and baseball games a the IISD Council of PTAs’ ball and head toward the basket. In year in 30 states. Over time, these scholarship fund. The purpose of order to get started, players sports loving animals have learned the fund is to award scholarships attempted to mount the unsaddled a variety of ways to make their to three or four high school seniors creatures by climbing up or jump human teammates look ridiculous graduating from Irving ISD. Officials See MAN, Page 3 Monica Mancini, daughter of composer Henry Mancini, performed with the Irving Symphony Orchestra during the Valentine’s Treat Concert. Scouting for Food helps to bring the Monica Mancini joined the have worked with in a long time,” Irving Symphony Orchestra under Ms. Mancini said. “The musicians community together in a common cause the direction of Hector Guzman for are wonderful. They are young, the symphony’s Valentine’s Treat they are not jaded and they really Youngsters dressed in blue, Concert on Feb. 12. seem to enjoy what they are doing. yellow and khaki uniforms spent Ms. Mancini’s full, vibrant We love coming to Texas.” Saturday morning walking through voice filled Carpenter Performance Monica Mancini, daughter of Irving neighborhoods collecting Hall as she sang classics like Pink famed film composer Henry Mancini food. Each year the Boy Scouts Panther, Charade, Days of Wine and the notable studio singer depend on the goodwill of the and Roses and Moon River. Before Ginny O’Conner Mancini, has community to make the Scouting each song, Ms. Mancini spoke to carved out an impressive career as for Food drive a success. This year, the audience about the history of a concert performer, appearing with as in previous years, the scouts the song’s composition and major symphony orchestras were not disappointed. importance. A screen situated worldwide. A week before the collection, behind Ms. Mancini often showed scouts distribute bright yellow bags clips of movies from which the Her current Billboard chart to Irving residences. Residents fill songs were taken and rare behind- topping Concord Records release, the bags with non-perishable foods the-scenes video. Ultimate Mancini received two and leave them outside to be picked During a champagne and Grammy nominations. Ultimate up. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, chocolates receptions following the Mancini includes several guest Venturing and Exploring Club performance, Ms. Mancini greeted artists including Stevie Wonder, members join with friends and guests and signed autographs. Take 6, Kenny Rankin, Gary Burton, family to gather the filled bags. The “I’ve worked with a lot of Joey DeFrancesco, Tom Scott and food is then taken to churches and Nicholas Peltz (9) a Wolf Scout with Brandenberg Pack 819 fills a cart orchestras all over and in Texas as Plas Johnson paying tribute to Mr. with donated food. Pack 819 delivered 1,310 lbs. of groceries to Irving well, and this is the best orchestra I See SCOUTING, Page 3 Mancini. Cares. Page 2 February 17, 2005 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler University Hills February Yard of the Month By Nell Anne Hunt during the winter months, and hibiscus and “It was pouring down rain when Charles Although they have only lived in their caladiums during the summer. During the Schmidt and I went looking for the February University Hills home since last September, winter, they add rye grass so their lawn stays yard,” Pat Andres, the Yard Selection Clint and Kaye Ducote of 3209 Hidalgo have green. Chairperson, said. “The Ducote’s home made a significant impact on the The two were attracted to the stood out like a breath of sunshine. The neighborhood through landscaping. When neighborhood by the charm of the older perky yellow pansies made a beautiful show the couple moved here from San Angelo, they homes and the fact that it was not a cookie- of welcoming. The entrance walk and kept much of the existing landscaping, but cutter look. They were glad to find space driveway were laid in a well-designed they added flowers with a great deal of color. between the houses and every yard in the pavestone pattern. The yard is well groomed, The landscaping plan includes pansies neighborhood looking beautiful. neat, no weeds and has great plant material.” Photo courtesy of Arnold Martin. POLICE BRIEFS IrIrvingving PPoliceolice DeparDepartmenttment seeksseeks infinformationormation onon thethe whereaboutswhereabouts ofof LouieLouie DwDwaineaine TTeakeakelel weeks. Family members stated that he did person, therefore anyone with information 721-2544 or email: [email protected]. - Foul Play Feared - have a drug problem and was homeless, but can call their local law enforcement agency Additionally, Teakel is listed on the Texas Description: that the last time he was seen he appeared to to report it or they may contact Investigator Department of Public Safety’s Missing Race/Sex - W/M be getting his life back together. J. Smith at the Irving Police Department, 972- Clearinghouse that can be reached at; 800- D.O.B. - 7/20/1973 (age 30 at time of report) Teakel mainly frequented various 346-3243. Height - 6’ locations in Irving and Dallas and missing Weight – 175lbs person investigators have been in contact Hair – brown with numerous persons in both cities Use of force investigation Eyes – green or hazel, Scars/Marks/Tattoos following every tip and/or lead that they have – none known been given or developed. Investigators note Reported Missing – 10:30 pm on 2/13/2004 that foul play is feared. concluded- officer suspended by concerned relative This is still an open case and will remain Last Seen – early November 2003 active until further determination of Teakel’s The department’s internal investigation supervisors quickly reviewed the use of force Family members of Louie Teakel who had whereabouts and/or the circumstance and review of the use of force concern arising and initiated this investigation,” Chief Boyd concerns for his wellbeing contacted police surrounding his disappearance is known. from a traffic stop/arrest on Jan. 5 has said when asked for comment. “The fearing that he might be dead since there had Investigators hope that someone will concluded. After a thorough investigation allegations involved obviously do not reflect been no contact with him for so long. It was recognize his photo or name and contact of the facts and circumstances, the involved the values held by the men and women of not unusual for Teakel to be out of touch for them with information as to his whereabouts officer, Daniel Miller, has been indefinitely the Irving Police Department…. We highly periodic amounts of time (sometimes a few or other information that would help further suspended from the Irving Police value the trust and confidence the public has days and occasionally two to three weeks), the investigation. Department. placed upon us and we will work diligently however he would at least keep in contact Teakel is listed on Texas and National “While this is an extremely unfortunate to maintain that trust.” with family members by phone every few law enforcement computers as a missing situation, I am pleased that the officer’s Weekly Reports Foot Chase/Arrest: 2-10-05, 2:30 pm. Officers suspect attempted to flee on foot. He was party with friends. The victim is reporting to stop him. He walked away, opened the door were dispatched to a man with a gun call in quickly captured, and there appears to be a that an unknown suspect had non- to his apartment and tried to shut the door the 1200 block of Market Place. They were Dallas offense of either Agg. Kidnapping or consensual sex with her while she was passed on the officer. The officer sprayed the male contacted by phone by a female complainant, Agg. Assault. The suspect was arrested for out from the party. Items of evidence were with OC spray. She and another officer took who advised that her ex-boyfriend had Inv. of Unlawful Possession of Firearm. DPD seized by Parkland Hospital employees and the suspect into custody. He was charged threatened her with a handgun and he was family violence and Irving family violence staff.