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Beaver THE OAKVILLE Voted Ontario's Top Newspaper Four Years in a Row - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! Between Kerr & Dorval YOUR FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS 175 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville 905.845.6653 www.lockwoodchrysler.com Turning an eye on Eisenhower ARTSCENE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 OUT OF INK? REFILL AND SAVE UP TO 60% Upper Oakville Shopping Centre (Upper Middle & 8th Line) 905-842-5600 A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 52 No. 131 "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" 48 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) Long wait at first H1N1 flu shot clinic Demand surprises Region By Tina Depko OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF It was a turnout that no one expected, as more than 3,500 people came out for the region's first H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday at the Halton Regional Centre. But not everyone who wanted a shot was able to get one. By the time the clinic opened a half-hour early at 3:30 p.m., a lineup of approximately 1,500 people snaked its way inside the centre's hallways and continued outside, halfway around the exterior of the large building. The site was closed to additional members of the public at 6:45 p.m. While the clinic was intended to remain open until 8 p.m., the last shot was administered at approximately 12:40 a.m. The majority of those in line were parents with small children. Many were not prepared for the cool weather or the long wait. "We were very surprised by the turnout," said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region's medical officer of health. "I thank people for being so patient and pleasant. We know it isn't easy standing in line for that long. I also commend all of our ARE WE THERE YET?: Long lines snaked all the way around the Halton Regional Centre on Bronte Road, Wednesday, as hundreds of people turned out for the first day of H1N1 vaccination. (Below) Oakville siblings (l-r) Alanna Henry, 6, Julia, 8, and Bryson, 4, pass the time in line watching the movie Bolt on a portable DVD player. PHOTOS BY GRAHAM PAINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER staff for staying until the very end." Nosal said the turnout was unexpected, as polls had indicated that not many Canadians were interested in the H1N1 vaccination. However, the deaths of a 13-yearold in Etobicoke and a pre-teen girl in the Ottawa area this week and the corresponding media coverage may have encouraged more people to get the vaccine, he added. See People page 3 Tile selection made enjoyable! Factory Tile Depot www.factorytiledepot.ca