Shad in the Community
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Slowdown in Granite Ridge
On May 3, 2008, the Slow Down sign project
was launched in Granite Ridge, which included a radar to catch speeders. The
speed radar board is available by request for other parts of our community.
Councillor Shad Qadri will also be on hand with his radar gun.
The newly-unveiled Slow Down sign
in the Granite Ridge community
Photo credit: Kiel Anderson, City of
Ottawa
City Staff are joined with residents from Granite Ridge
who helped to spearhead the Slow Down project.
Joining Councillor Qadri from left to right are:
Mihai Constantin, Tracy Elliott, Stephanie Christnik,
Tom Carmody and Jessica Perley-Robertson.
Photo credit: Kiel Anderson, City of
Ottawa
Boys and their toys. Councillor Shad Qadri and Tom Carmody, Traffic Assessment
Specialist, pose with the speed radar board.
Photo credit: Kiel Anderson, City of
Ottawa
Spreading Roots in Timbermere
 Stittsville residents banded together to
beautify the Timbermere Hydro Corridor on Saturday, May 9th. The grassroots
community initiative will occur again in the fall, as roots spread further along
the hydro corridor.
Planting organizer Kimberly Mantas and her daughter, Zöe.
Photo credit: Kiel Anderson, City of
Ottawa
A commemorative plaque designed to honour
the dedicated work of Kimberly Mantas
and the dozens of volunteers who beautified
the Timbermere Hydro Corridor.
Photo credit: Kiel Anderson, City of
Ottawa
A New Chapter Begins...
During a ceremony on April 18, several City
of Ottawa employees were honoured for their many years of dedicated service.
Included in the retirees are some local residents.
Resident: Jane Joy
Parks and Recreation Division
Resident: Carlo D'angelo
Transit Operations Division
Resident: Gillis Munro
Transit Fleet Maintenance
Photo credit: City of Ottawa
Go Sens Go!
 Spartacat poses with his favourite Councillor, Shad Qadri,
while rallying Sens Army at City Hall.
Photos courtesy of Kiel Anderson - City of Ottawa
Building a Better City
 Hélène Rivest, Jane Joy and Michael Justinich were honoured on March 28, 2008
for building a better city, by being recognized as Community Builders of the
Year, presented by United Way. These extraordinary Stittsville residents
contribute to making Ottawa a stronger, healthier and safer place in which to
live. Congratulations to each of you!
Photos courtesy of Kiel Anderson - City of Ottawa
Winterfest blows through Stittsville.
 Eat your hearts out, Ray Emery and Martin Gerber.
Councillor Shad Qadri defends his team's net
during a broomball game at Winterfest on Feb. 24.
 Councillor Shad Qadri poses with Percy the Penguin
during Winterfest celebrations.
Photos courtesy of Jessica
Perley-Robertson - City of Ottawa
Stittsville teens' singing has Councillors tuned in
  Stittsville residents Kyle
and Joel Curry have been entertaining audiences for a number of years. On
February 13, the boys were invited to City Hall to perform O Canada prior to the
start of City Council. Kyle and Joel put on a fantastic performance, much to the
delight of all those in attendance. The boys are pictured with Mayor Larry
O'Brien and their mother, Anne Curry.
Photos courtesy of
Jesse Fiorino - Headlight.ca
Community Leaders Breakfast
Councillor Shad Qadri serves up some pancakes
at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast, which was held at City Hall on
Saturday, February 2nd as part of the official launch of Winterlude.
Photo courtesy of Ray Pilon NCC-CCN.
Pink at the
Rink
  On
Jan. 12 Councillor Qadri was honoured to participate in the official puck drop
at the 2nd Annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser in Stittsville. The event raised
an approximate $11,000 for Breast Cancer Action, a charity that offers financial
support for women who have been diagnosed with the disease.
-Photo courtesy of John Brummell,
Stittsville News and Weekender
Liedtke Family Recognized at City
Hall
 On Jan. 10 Stittsville-Kanata West residents
David Liedtke and his son Jeremy were recognized for their participation in the
City's 2007 Fall and Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign. The family
volunteered their time to clean up the area in front of Sacred Heart Catholic
High School in Stittsville.
From left: Mayor Larry O'Brien, Councillor Qadri, Jeremy Liedtke, corporate
sponsors of the campaign, Ward 16 River Councillor and Transportation Committee
Chair Maria McRae and David Liedtke. Thank you to the Liedtke family for their
contributions and also to the many participants in our community and across the
City.
Christmas
Food Drive in Stittsvlle
  Councillor Qadri and his wife Theresa volunteered their time
for Stittsville's Annual Food Drive on December 8 with members
of the community and volunteers from the Food Bank.
Councillor
Qadri Presents Awards to Christmas Card Contest Winners
Photos courtesy of Crystal Zazulak, Stittsville/Richmond EMC
Christmas Gathering at Councillor Qadri’s Ward Office
On December 1st Councillor Qadri hosted a
Christmas gathering for the community at his ward office. Several people stopped
by to enjoy Christmas goodies and make Christmas ornaments. The children were
all delighted when Santa and one of his elves made a special visit during the
afternoon.
 Councillor Qadri and his staff pose with Santa Claus.
-Photo Courtesy of Randall Crawford
 Several Girl Guides from the community volunteered for the event
and had a great time making Christmas ornaments and enjoying treats.
 Councillor Qadri and his ward office Christmas tree.
 
Santa Claus and one of his elves made a
special visit
to the Councillor’s gathering and met many children from the community.
  
 During Santa’s visit the Councillor jokingly told Santa that all he wants for
Christmas
this year is the final copy of the City’s 2008 Budget.
Parade of
Lights in Stittsville
On Nov. 24 the community of Stittsville
joined together to get the holiday season off to a great start with the annual
Parade of Lights and lighting of the trees in the park.
  Several children joined Councillor Qadri
and his staff on his float during the parade.
  
 Councillor Qadri is seen with some
children from the community
at his ward office following the parade and lighting of the trees.
Christmas Card Contest Judging
Debbie Lytle, Assistant to West-Carleton
March Councillor Eli El-Chantiry
was one of the judges in Councillor Qadri’s Christmas Card contest.
MADD Fundraising Breakfast Nov. 21
  Councillor Qadri is seen working as a
celebrity server during a fundraising breakfast for Mothers Against Drunk
Driving on Nov. 21. The breakfast, held at Chances R restaurant, raised funds
for MADD’s Project Red Ribbon Campaign.
 Re-opening of Stittsville Trailers
Nov. 17
 Councillor Qadri was thrilled to join Orville
Hartwick, his family and staff to celebrate the re-opening of Stittsville
Trailers on Nov. 17.
Remembrance Day in Stittsville
November 11
  Stittsville’s Remembrance Day services began
with a parade down Main Street. Many members of the community joined veterans as
they walked to the Cenotaph at the Stittsville Arena.
Councillor Qadri, Carleton Mississippi-Mills MP Gordon
O’Connor and Carleton Mississippi-Mills MPP Norm Sterling participated in the
ceremony on behalf of all levels of government.
 Councillor Shad Qadri and Carleton Mississippi-Mills MPP
Norm Sterling lay their wreaths during the ceremony.
Rural Sector Fire Chief Terry Gervais and a Stittsville
volunteer firefighter salute during the ceremony.
Louise Beggs and Metin Akgun lay a wreath on behalf of the
Stittsville Village Association.
John Brummel and his wife Rosemary walk towards the
cenotaph to lay their wreaths.
Korean War Veteran John Leroux is seen during the
ceremony.
Veteran's Open House November 10
On Nov. 10 the Stittsville Library held an open house with many memorabilia
displayed by Stittsville Veterans. The event was the first of its kind and many
people dropped in to listen to some fascinating stories and enjoy refreshments.
 Councillor Qadri chats with Korean War veteran John Leroux
during the open house.
 Ike Gauvin, Jim Fairnie, John Leroux and Earl Lockwood
delighted visitors with their beautiful memorabilia, photos and fascinating
stories.
 Councillor Qadri is seen with the Veterans during the open
house.
Halloween at Councillor Qadri’s
Ward Office Oct. 31
On Halloween Night Councillor Qadri opened
his ward office to children and their parents in the community. Many came out to
view the spooky decorations and enjoy some fun treats including cotton candy and
caramel apples.
 
Assistants Jessica Perley-Robertson (left) and Lindsay Valente pose with
Councillor Qadri in their costumes.
Councillor Qadri and his wife Theresa
Assistant Debbie Proulx is seen making
cotton candy for the kids.
Councillor Qadri and
a beautiful Hawaiian princes
who visited the office.
 Assistant Debra Belle
in her bunny ears.
   Councillor
Qadri, his family and staff enjoyed seeing a number of creative and colourful
costumes that evening.
 Councillor Qadri has a difficult time typing
on his laptop with those paws!
Jean Kerr, Lindsay Valente, Ferzana Qadri, Councillor Qadri and Theresa outside
the ward office before the festivities begin.
Grand Opening of SMART
Technologies
 On
Oct. 25 SMART Technologies celebrated the grand opening of their first-class
facility located at 501 Palladium Drive in Kanata.
More information on SMART
Technologies new facility >>>
From left: Councillor Qadri, Councillor Marianne
Wilkinson, David Martin Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Councillor Peggy
Feltmate and City of Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien are pictured above after the
formal opening ceremony.
Councillor Qadri Supports Jer’s
Vision
 During
the month of October Councillor Qadri displayed this diversity t-shirt in his
office window at City Hall in support of Jer’s Vision, a national organization
formed to support and encourage the work of youth to address discrimination in
their schools and communities. For more information please visit
http://www.jersvision.org/english.
Beaverbrook Library’s 40th
Birthday Celebration Oct. 20
Members of the Ottawa Library Board joined together to celebrate the 40th
birthday of the Beaverbrook Library.
 Councillor
Qadri is seen above with his colleagues Councillor Peggy Feltmate, Councillor
and OPL Chair Jan Harder and Councillor Marianne Wilkinson.
(Submitted photo)
Shad’s Squad Takes to the Streets
Oct. 12
 On Oct. 12 Councillor Qadri and staff participated in the
City of Ottawa’s Fall Cleaning the Capital. Shad’s Squad picked up garbage on
Stittsville Main Street in an effort to keep the community looking clean and
beautiful. Photo courtesy of Sabine Gibbins, Stittsville/Richmond EMC
Kidney Foundation of Canada's
RoundUp for Research Oct. 11
   Councillor
Qadri was "arrested" on Oct. 11 and raised funds for his bail in support of the
Kidney Foundation of Canada, Eastern Ontario Branch. All funds raised during
this event went towards education, special services, advocacy, promoting
awareness and medical research for kidney patients in Eastern Ontario.
(Submitted photos)
Ottawa’s Biggest Bake Sale Oct. 6
 Councillor Qadri and his wife Theresa
(centre) are seen with Ottawa Centre provincial candidate Trina Morissette
during Ottawa’s Biggest Bake Sale on Oct.6. The Councillor volunteered his time
as a celebrity server to help raise funds for the Christmas Exchange.
(Submitted photo)
Stittsville Villagefest Sept. 29 On Sept. 29 the community of Stittsville enjoyed their annual Villagefest, which
was organized by volunteers of the Stittsville Village Association. A number of
fun activities took place including a pancake breakfast, parade and games and
entertainment in Village Square throughout the day.
 Mayor O’Brien and Councillor Qadri enjoy time with some residents at
Village Square.
 Carleton Mississippi Mills MPP Norm Sterling, City of Ottawa
Mayor Larry O’Brien and Councillor Qadri took a moment to pose with the Shriner’s
Keystone Kops before the parade began.
 Mayor O’Brien delighted residents of the Stittsville Villa and Manor
when he and Councillor Qadri got out of their carriage during the parade route
to shake hands and say hello.
 These young Stittsville residents had a blast watching the colourful
floats during the parade.
 City of Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien and Councillor Qadri rode on a
horse-drawn carriage during Villagefest’s Annual Parade on Stittsville Main
Street.
 
Mayor O’Brien and Councillor Qadri took part in
Villagefest's Soapbox Derby.
 Children in the community were thrilled to have a chance to drive
during the soapbox derby.
30 Hour Quilt Marathon
Sept. 28
 On Sept. 28 Councillor Qadri
participated in the 30 Hour Hour Quilt Marathon at the Country Quilter in
Richmond. Above he is seen with Anne Bell who assisted him in quilting during
the marathon which raises funds for breast cancer support projects.
(Submitted photo)
Habitat for Humanity Dedication
Ceremony
On Sept. 22 Councillor Qadri and City of Ottawa Mayor
Larry O’Brien attended the official Habitat For Humanity Dedication Day in
Stittsville. Congratulations to the Woman’s Build volunteers who have dedicated
their time and talents to building two beautiful homes on White Cedar Court.
 New Stittsville resident Osman Hassan is seen
cutting the ribbon to his family’s new home during the ceremony.
 Councillor Qadri welcomes the Hassan and
Pettapiece families during the official ceremony.
 Theresa Qadri and Deputy Police Chief Sue
O’Sullivan are all smiles during the ceremony.
Habitat photos courtesy of Sabine Gibbons,
Stittsville/Richmond EMC
Around the Community
Sept. 16
 On Sept. 16 Councillor Qadri
toured Dr. Deschenes and Dr. Poitra’s beautiful new dental office, located at
1300 Stittsville Main Street, Suite 204. Above the Councillor is seen with the
couple during the official opening ceremony.
 Councillor Qadri is seen above
with John Curry (left) and John Brummell of the Stittsville News and Weekender.
The Councillor is seen holding the beautiful picture they gave him to put up in
his City Hall office.
Official Ward Office Opening Sept.
15
On September 15th Councillor Qadri celebrated
the grand opening of his ward office, located at 1532 Main Street in Stittsville.
The ward office will be open every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please provide our office with feedback on
these hours so they can be adjusted if necessary to suit your needs. Please note
that my City Hall office will remain open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 Councillor Qadri is seen above
with his staff during the grand opening of his ward office on Sept. 15. Back row
from left: Mike O’Rourke, Councillor Qadri, Debra Belle. Front row from left:
Jessica Perley-Robertson and Lindsay Valente. Missing from photo is Debbie
Proulx.
  Many
visitors stopped by the ward office that day to enjoy refreshments with members
of the community. Above Councillor Qadri is seen cutting the cake with some
younger Stittsville residents.
 Kanata North Councillor
Marianne Wilkinson stopped by to help Councillor Qadri celebrate the grand
opening
 Councillor Qadri is seen chatting
with community members Robin Derrick and Jim Arsenault.
Shad in the Community
I am pleased to announce the opening of my new ward office, located at 1532
Stittsville Main Street. I look forward to serving all of you in this accessible
location in our community. It is my goal to provide service during hours that
are convenient for you. My ward office will be open every Monday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. and every Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please provide our
office with feedback on these hours so they can be adjusted if necessary to suit
your needs. Please note that my City Hall office will remain open Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Sabine Gibbins, Stittsville/Richmond EMC
Opening of new Asphalt Plant at Stittsville Quarry August 23rd
 Councillor Qadri and City of Ottawa Mayor
Larry were all smiles as they participated in the Grand Opening on August 23rd.
 From left: Councillor Qadri, Ron Tomlinson, President of , R.W. Tomlinson
Limited and Mayor Larry O'Brien tour the new facility.
Councillor Qadri delivers his best wishes to Ron Tomlinson and his team as they
begin an exciting new chapter in their company.
Shad in the Community
 On August 8th Road Grill, Food Network Canada’s New BBQ Series, filmed three
episodes at the Habitat for Humanity site, located on White Cedar Court in
Stittsville. Councillor Qadri is seen above chatting with Road Grill host Matt
Dunnigan who prepared a delicious meal for the Woman's Build volunteers.
 City of Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien hosted a reception in honour of legendary
comedian Rich Little following the Ottawa native's performance at the Super Ex
on August 19th. Many people came out to honour Mr. Little including
representatives from City Council. Pictured from left are: Ward 20-Osgoode
Councillor Doug Thompson, Ward 4 Kanata-North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson,
Rich Little, Ward 6 Stittsville-Kanata West Councillor Shad Qadri and Ward
1-Orleans Councillor Bob Monette
Sens Fever at City Hall
  Councillor Qadri is seen above
posing in front of his amazing decorating job of his office window at City Hall.
- Photos courtesy of City of Ottawa
Councillor Qadri Surprises A.
Lorne Cassidy Elementary School Students
May 28, 2007
 On May 28 Councillor Qadri surprised these grade 5 students during their trip to
Parliament Hill.
The Councillor dropped in on their field trip to answer
questions about his role in municipal government.
Community Clean Up and Planting
Around the Welcome to Stittsville Sign
May 26, 2007
Councillor Qadri weeds the flowerbed surrounding the
Welcome to Stittsville sign.
 
Stittsville Village Association (SVA) President Metin Akgun and SVA Seniors
Director David Fairbrother arrive with beautiful annuals for the volunteers to
plant.
Stittsville resident Don Cooper is seen preparing
the flowerbed for the summer.
The planting team takes a moment to pose for a photo
before getting back to work.
Former SVA Secretary Helene Rivest brought some beautiful lilies
to plant around
the Welcome to Stittsville sign
Councillor Qadri and Stittsville resident Fran Cooper
chat as they work on the flowerbed.
Book Sale at A. Lorne Cassidy
Elementary School
May 25, 2007
Councillor Qadri and his wife Theresa browse
the huge selection in the gym at A. Lorne Cassidy.
A huge variety of books were donated to the sale
and many people from the community stopped by
to purchase books and support the school in their fundraiser.
Councillor Qadri is seen speaking to the crowd of students and parents.
Councillor Qadri is seen drawing a ticket
for some of the amazing door prizes at the event.
Official Opening of Indoor Skate
Park in Stittsville
May 25, 2007
Many youth came out to celebrate the official
opening of the Stittsville Indoor Skate Park on May 25.The Indoor Skate Park,
located at the Stittsville Arena, 10 Warner Colpitts Lane, will be open from May
28 to August 10, Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. A season pass costs
$56.25 and the drop-in fee is $5. Additional youth activities are also planned
to take place at the indoor park throughout the summer. For more information
contact Emily Roik at 613-580-2424 ext. 16223 or
emily.roik@ottawa.ca. Your continued
support will determine the availability of this program in the future.
Councillor Qadri is seen with the City staff working
at the Indoor Skate Park Opening.
Councillor Qadri is joined by all of the youth at the top of the half pipe.
Many young Stittsville residents came out to
the opening and showed off their great skills on the half pipe.
Councillor Qadri and SVA member Marion Gullock
are all smiles at the opening.
Following the opening of the indoor park, Councillor Qadri made his way to the
outdoor skate park,
located on the grounds of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex,
to check up on the equipment and ensure everything was running smoothly.
 In addition to the half pipe and rails,
there are also many more fun activities available at the indoor park.
Councillor Qadri is seen here playing basketball with one of the youth during
the opening.
Official Launch of Your
Safety...Shad's Business
May 12, 2007
Your Safety…Shad’s Business, the Councillor’s
new speed-monitoring program, was successfully launched on Saturday, May 12 on
the corner of Main and Abbott Streets in Stittsville. Councillor Qadri recently
purchased a radar gun from his office budget, which he will use to monitor an
approximate 30 hot spots in Stittsville during the summer months. To get
involved in this exciting new program please contact our office at 613-580-2476.
More information...
Your Safety…Shad’s Business will be taking place in a variety of locations in
Stittsville this summer.
Left to right: Tom Carmody, Specialist in Traffic Assessment with the City of
Ottawa, and Jerry Mousseau, Traffic Assessment Investigator with the City of
Ottawa, joined Councillor Qadri and his team for the launch.
Ottawa Police Inspector Jill Skinner is seen pulling a driver over to issue a
warning for speeding in a 40 km/hr zone.
Councillor Qadri is seen above monitoring speeds with young Stittsville
residents Brandon and Joshua Vinters.
Councillor Qadri and Constable Ray Lamarre
Ottawa Police Constable Raymond Lamarre and Councillor Qadri are seen above
monitoring speeds along Abbott Street in Stittsville.
Many residents gathered to chat with Councillor Qadri as he launched Your
Safety…Shad’s Business on the corner of Abbott and Main Streets in Stittsville.
Brandon and Joshua Vinters are all smiles as they help monitor speeds in their
community.
Inspector Skinner is seen above offering advice on bike safety to some younger
residents in the community
 Left to right: Jerry Mousseau, Traffic Assessment Investigator with the City of
Ottawa, Inspector Jill Skinner, Councillor Qadri and Tom Carmody, Specialist in
Traffic Assessment with the City of Ottawa are seen above monitoring speeds on
Westridge Drive.
Inspector Jill Skinner and Councillor Qadri
are seen above monitoring speeds on Westridge Drive.
 Left to right: Debra Belle, Constituency and Community Liaison for Councillor
Qadri and Lindsay Valente, Media Relations and Communications Advisor for
Councillor Qadri, are seen above donning their safety vests for the official
launch on May 12. Missing from this photo is Jessica Perley- Robertson,
Planning Initiatives and Community Development Assistant, who will also be
participating in
Your Safety…Shad’s Business, during the summer months.
Giveaway and Earth Day in Stittsville
April 22, 2007
Representatives from Hydro Ottawa were among the many interesting
booths set up in Village Square.
Many thanks to Kimberly Mantas, Peta Seguin, Marlene Labelle and Eva
Paladino for organizing this excellent event in our community.
Councillor Qadri and Councillor Wilkinson award a young artist for
his excellent work.
 Councillor Qadri chats with a resident who took part in Giveaway
Day.
Councillor Qadri speaks to the crowd during the First Annual Earth
Day Celebration in Stittsville.
 Marlene Labelle, Councillor Qadri and Kanata North Councillor
Marianne Wilkinson admire one of the many beautiful Earth Day
posters created by talented children in the community.
Children from local elementary schools in the community participated
in a poster contest. Above is their beautiful work displayed at
Village Square.
Councillor Qadri presents an award to one of the young artists who
was recognized for her excellent artwork.
Stittsville residents helped turn their trash into someone else’s
treasure during Giveaway Day which took place before the Earth Day
festivities at Village Square.
Councillor Qadri is seen with the organizers of the event.
Many residents gathered at Village Square to learn more about the
environment and enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
More exciting
activities in the community...
Councillor Qadri is seen above at a fundraiser BBQ held at M & M
Meat Shops in Stittsville. Dedicated volunteers spent the day
cooking up hot dogs and hamburgers to raise funds for the Crohn’s
and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
 Councillor Qadri was among the many celebrity servers at the
Champagne on Ice fundraiser held at Scotiabank Place on February 16,
2007. The event raised an amazing $33,000 for the Western Ottawa
Community Resource Centre's Violence Against Women Program, Peer
Support Program and Chrysalis House Women's Shelter.
- Photo courtesy of WOCRC
Councillor Qadri is seen above with some Stittsville volunteer
firefighters on May 12.
 Lynx Team Mascot Skratch, Councillor Qadri, Kanata South Councillor
Peggy Feltmate, Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond (a.k.a. Robin
Derrick, President of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society,
City of Ottawa Mayor Larry and Rideau-Goulbourn Councillor Glen
Brooks are seen above during the Hike For Hospice held in Richmond
on May 6. Many thanks to Peter M Holmes, member of the Board of
Directors for the Goulbourn Township Historical Society, for taking
this lovely photo. - Photo taken by Peter M. Holmes
Photos taken by Lindsay Valente
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