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Oakville man charged with arson by Julie Slack Metroland West Media 9 | Thursday, July 2, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com An Oakville man has been charged with arson in relation to last year's fire that destroyed Milton's historic Maranatha Log House and Flowers and Décor bed-and-breakfast. The fire, which was pegged at an estimated loss of $1.1 million, broke out at the historic landmark around 11:30 p.m. on April 29, 2014. Five people inside the home, including a couple of guests, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The log home was built in 1846 and moved from Fergus to its present location at 125 Main St. S. According to a Nassagaweya Historical Society book published in 1981, it's constructed of hand-hewn pine logs from Balsam Lake near Peterborough. The McPhee family owned the home for 27 years and started the bed and breakfast 15 years ago. The log home contained a family-owned flowers shop business as well as a bed and breakfast for overnight guests. Halton police arson team worked with the Ontario Fire Marshal to investigate the fire. Last week, Halton police charged John David McPhee, 72, of Oakville, with arson and four counts of arson, disregard for human life. Firefighters at an April 29, 2014 fire which destroyed the Maranatha Log House and Flowers and Décor in Milton. An Oakville man faces charges. | Metroland West Media file photo MVL LEASING LIMITED 1064 SOUTH SERVICE RD. E, OAKVILLE LEASE ANY YEAR, MAKE, OR MODEL 905-849-6995 www.MVL.ca Glen Abbey's only Authentic british Pub! 2014 BMW M235i $ 2011 BMW M3 Coupe $ 49,900 +SALES TAXES 49,900 +SALES TAXES 8,785 Kms 49,507 Kms LEASING, FINANCING, SALES, SERVICE, FLEET, DETAILING, STORAGE ic liVe Musights n y a d satur day and sun ns o n r afte o ABBEY ARMS 481 North Service Rd. @ 4th Line Oakville 905-825-1109 Visit www.abbeyarmspub.ca to see our menu Mention th is ad to get 10% off yo ur food order A fusion of JApAnese & Chinese Cuisine in the heArt of oAkville! ceLebrate suMMer at auGust 8 Dine in for All You cAn eAt lunCh or Dinner www.August8.cA 7 DAYs A week 5 Locations to serve you better! oAkville 280 north service road W. @ Dorval al 905-338-6228 BurlinGton 834 Brant Street AyA Kitchens of oAKville 1195 north service roAd west We Do tAkeout! hAMilton 1W Wilson Street · 1066 Upper James St. stoneY Creek 835 Paramount Drive 10% off Dinner only. Cash only & with this ad. 905.847.1522 ayaoakville.com