A TARVES family have thanked a helpful stranger, who returned their missing dog to them.

The Newlands family, of Craighall Keithfield, were re-united with pet labrador Rinnes after an adventure which took him across the north-east as far as Turriff.

Alastair, Gillian and Katie Newlands were left devestated by Rinnes’ disappearance, and made repeated appeals in local papers for information on his whereabouts. Their prayers were answered on Thursday, when the couple received a phone call from a farmer in Turriff saying that he had been found.

Mr Newlands told the Times that the family were hugely relieved to have him back.

“He went missing on Monday, and we had a huge public response. We also had a lot of help from Linda at www.lostdogs-scotland.co.uk, who gave us advice on what we should do.”

Mr Newlands’ father Frank told the Times that Rinnes had been returned after an overwhelming public response.

“The public response was tremendous, and we had a lot of people phoning in to report that they had seen Rinnes in different place.”

From the responses, it becomes possible to plot Rinne’s movements – apparently, he had travelled north to Methlick, then north again to around Cairnorrie, before swinging west to Cummineston, and finally north-west to Forglen, where he was picked up by a local vet.

“He’s a big, strong dog,” said Mr Newlands Sr. “He’s fine and happy now, you’d never know that anything had happened! He’s a country dog, so we were very worried about how he would deal with traffic, or whether he would bother livestock, so it’s a huge relief to have him back.”

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Lucky pupils at Tarves Primary School have had opportunity to try the new craze sweeping the Shire; ZumbAtomic! ZumbAtomic, as you may have guessed it, is similar to adult Zumba, but each dance is broken down to make it easier to master. The dances are also paired up with recent music to capture the interest of the young people involved.

Sessions were led by ZumbAtomic instructor Angie Urquart, who travelled from Strichen to teach the classes. The aim of the sessions, organised by Active Schools Coordinator, Erica Jones, was to encourage pupils to join the 4 week block of lunchtime classes, beginning on Monday 30th Jan for P1-3 and Monday 6th Feb for P4-7 pupils. We wanted to drum up some interest and that we did! Within 2 days, more than 25 pupils had signed up across the 2 classes! We expect the classes to be full when they begin.

The main rule of ZumbAtomic, as Angie states at the beginning of each session is “There is no wrong way to do ZumbAtomic, just try your best and enjoy yourselves.” You could see within a minute of starting, that the pupils were at ease and were having fun.

Erica said “This is a great form of exercise, especially for children who are disengaged with traditional sports. Targeting this “hard to reach group” is one of the aims of an Active Schools Coordinator. ZumbAtomic provides a fun enjoyable, all-inclusive environment for exercise. At primary age, enjoyable experiences like these help to solidify a life long love of physical activity.”

 

WATSON (Tarves) Arthur Aiken Watson M.B.E., in his 91st year, passed away suddenly but peacefully, at Auchmacoy Unit in Ellon, on January 14, 2012. Beloved husband to Chris, wonderful dad to June, an inspirational grandpa to Laura and Clare as well as being a dear friend to many. A celebration of Arthur’s life was held in Tarves Parish Church, on Friday, January 20, at 11.30 a.m., and thereafter he was laid to rest in Tarves Cemetery.

Arthur Watson served his country in the RAF and went on to build a successful garage business.  His service to the community was beyond that expected of any citizen.  His love of the Church, Liberal Politics, Rotary and his service as a Councillor and Community Councillor were exemplary,  He was awarded the MBE in 1997 for his service to this community.

“He marched towards the sound of gunfire”

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