The Festival

In memory of our friend and dedicated Filberg Festival volunteer

CHARTER, Paul Richard

1950 – 2013

Passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2013.

Survived by wife Gloria, sisters Carolyn and Mary and many nephews and nieces.

No service by request, a private family gathering will take place at a later date.

Reminder; Please Leave Fido at Home

The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park is not the place to bring your dog, any time of year, especially when there are large crowds of people there at the same time. It may seem obvious that pets shouldn’t be left in cars, even for short periods of time yet the SPCA is still called out to rescue pets from vehicles. Please plan ahead and leave your pets at home where you can be assured they will be cool and comfortable. We feel strongly about this so any vehicles arriving at the Park and Ride with animals inside will not be allowed to park. It may also seem obvious that plenty of water and shade are essential for pets throughout the year, but in warm weather these are lifesaving. You should always ensure that fresh water placed out of direct sunlight, is available to your animals at all times, and that they have sufficient cool shelter from the heat. A dog’s normal body temperature is about 38ºC. They can withstand a body temperature of 41ºC for only a very short time before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. The confines of a car interfere with a dog’s normal cooling process, which is evaporation through panting, and they suffer massive stress very quickly under these conditions. Thank-you for your cooperation.