www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 7, 2012 · 12 Town to revisit new addition to Cenotaph By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Town of Oakville will revisit its recently unveiled War of 1812 additions to the George's Square Cenotaph after a resident voiced concern the men listed on it don't belong there. The War of 1812 veterans were added to the Cenotaph as part of a renovation completed shortly before Remembrance Day. "What was there previously were the names of Oakville veterans from the First and Second World Wars. We wanted to put up a wall that would honour those who have served in other military engagements and conflicts and theatres beyond World War II," said Chris Mark, director of Parks and Open Space with the Town. "One of the reasons we wanted to do this was so we could add something for Colonel (Geoff) Parker who died in Afghanistan." Mark said the Town worked with a committee, including veterans and Oakville Historical Society members, and added a section to the monument bearing the names of two local men who fought in the War of 1812. The renovation cost approximately $60,000. Local history buff Terry Whelan said the renovation was not money well spent however, twice as much hot water there's enough for everyone - sorry Jimmy. Electric When you save $310 and have DAVID LEA / OAKVILLE BEAVER / halton_photog making it right: The Town of Oakville will revisit the newest portion of the Cenotaph in George's Square to ensure its accuracy after receiving a complaint from a local history buff. citing numerous problems with the new memorial wall. First, he said, the War of 1812 veterans listed (John Bassell and George King) are not from the area that would eventually be known as Oakville, which was not founded until 1857. Whelan produced documentation, including a book called Town of York 1793-1815, which indicated Bassell was from York (now Toronto). He also cited the Niagara-At-Large article One Niagara Resident's Ancestral Journey Back to the War of 1812, which seems to indicate King's roots were in East Flamborough (now Burlington). Whelan said it is important for the two men to be remembered, but said their names belong on monuments in their own communities. As for the War of 1812 portion of the George's Square Cenotaph, Whelan said, the only dedication should be to the Mississaugas of the New Credit River First Nations who died defending what would become Canada from the American invasion. See Town page 14 $ 4 per year 11 Natural Gas .00 $0 per year 11 only .00 1/4 the price. Natural gas water heaters save $310 per year in energy costs. That's more than $4,000 over the average 13-year lifespan of your water heater. Plus, natural gas heats water twice as fast as electric. * Twice as fast. SAVE UP TO $125 a year on electricity costs by having your old fridge or freezer removed for FREE.* uniongas.com/waterheater * Based on fuel rates as of July 2012. Natural gas $0.1951 per m3 and electricity $0.1249 per kWh. Assumptions to create the cost comparison were based on a standard home located in the Union Gas service area with four people per household. Cost comparison does not include monthly fixed charges. See website for details. © Union Gas Limited 2012 UG20120145 For information about buying or renting a natural gas water heater visit For complete details or to book an appointment, visit oakvillehydro.com or call 1-877-797-9473. * Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Annual electricity cost savings are estimated based on past program experience. Actual savings may vary. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. A mark of the Province of Ontario protected under Canadian trade-mark law. Used under sublicence. OMOfficial Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.