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world. Zelinski has photographed professional sports to world political leaders. His early assignments include Bronte Creek Provincial Park, The Canadian Open (RCGA), and annual reports for Ford Motor Company of Canada. Zelinski studied at Sheridan College and then the Ontario College of Art. He won the Governor General's Medal in school and a trio of scholarships and his short 16mm film entitled Movement In White was purchased by both CBC and TVOntario. By 1980, he was shooting for many advertising agencies and A/V production houses in Toronto. His early work can be seen in animated pho- tography sequences in the National Film Board of Canada feature documentary, Aurora...On Target. In addition to shooting promotional stills for television commercials and stations (CHCH, CITY), he has designed and pho- tographed several CD covers for the Solitudes music label, including the last two releases by Canadian pianist Hagood Hardy. Zelinski has photographed many corporate annual reports for major companies, shot pro- motional sports photography, and worked with various tour operators taking him on location from St. Lucia to Antarctica. While Zelinski was for several years the offi- cial photographer of the PGA Tour, from 1982 to 1988, he was the official photographer of vis- iting heads of state for the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs and The Premier of Ontario's Office. Margaret Thatcher (U.K.), Francois Mitterand (France), The Aga Kahn, and Bishop Desmond Tutu (S.Africa) are among his photographed subjects. Zelinski also pro- duced a book of photography commemorating the first 50 years of Outward Bound, Outward Bound: The Inward Odyssey, that was officially launched in Wales in 1991 by Prince Philip of England, who also wrote the book's foreword. Raised in Oakville, Zelinski now lives in Hamilton, but maintains his local connections. For information, visit www.markzelinski. com. 31 Friday , N ovem ber 5, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m Photos from across the globe being given back Equilibrium marks 20th anniversary up and running. At that first meeting seven other people had shown up, as well as Dr. OSullivan. With more information I felt like I was better able to help Hank, said Janet. Hank was a little more reluctant to attend the meetings but when he met others who were battling their depres- sion, Equilibrium became an important outlet where he could feel normal about his illness. It takes away the isolation, Janet added. Their daughter Susan Wood often attended meetings too, learning more about depression and recording speakers presentations for Equilibriums library. Janet is relieved that Equilibrium is still run- ning after two decades because it does help everybody in the family. Many referrals come from psychiatrists, counsellors, the Canadian Mental Health Association and Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Beyond organizing a support group some- thing shes never ever done before Janet has advised psychiatry students teaching them the importance of recognizing family perspectives. Its a win-win situation that helps the doctor, patient and family heal faster, she added. Hank is better now and for his pioneering work, he earned the Courage to Come Back Award in February 2003 from the CAMH for overcoming his mental health challenges and using the experience to help others do the same. For Equilibriums meeting schedule and the upcoming list of topics log on to its website: http://equilibrium-oakville.com. -30- Continued from page 30 Oakville-raised photographer Mark Zelinski, who now calls Hamilton home, will host a Connecting Communities charity book event in Oakville on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Zelinski of Mark Zelinski Photographic Design and From The Heart Publishing in Hamilton, will host the event at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. With four new titles to offer this year, pro- ceeds of all books sold at the event will help pay for outgoing shipping costs for 6,000 donated books to Haiti, Cambodia, India and more. Those venues are the destinations of the charities that will receive the books, including: UNICEF, Pagoda Thmey Orphanage at Angkor Wat (Cambodia), Charity of Hope, Free The Children, Lion's Club Orphanage (Jakarta, Indonesia), Rotary International Oakville Chapter, Canadian Friends of Drepung Gomang Monastery, Burlington Teen Tour Band, The Centre for Compassion & Wisdom, Acts of Kindness Network, All Life's Milestones, Salvation Army Oakville, Mission Services and Suntrac Addiction Treatment Centre. Wellwood Resource Centre an the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton already accepted books at a Nov. 3 event in Hamilton. Connecting Communities is the gifting of books that bridge cultures through the donation of thousands of books to charities for children, both locally and around the world, according to a release from Zelinski. The four books that are involved were 35 years in the making and include photography from across 70 countries spanning the seven continents of the Earth. Admission to the event is free. From The Heart Publishing strives to create books that contribute to harmony and healing. This small Canadian publisher has published four new titles this year. After 35 years in the field, Zelinski created three editions of award-winning photography spanning 70 countries and seven continents. Among the books featured is Untitled, a 120- age hardcover with more than 140 colour photos. Featuring only photos with no text, Untitled was created exclusively for deprived and illiterate children and adults in areas of the world with lit- tle or no access to books or internet. The cover and pages contain no words. Cultural portraits from 70 countries comprise a global family album from 1975-2009, noted Zelinski. Not for sale in bookstores, Untitled is avail- able only through NGOs. It is now in the hands of UNICEF and many other charities. From the Field, is also 120 pages featuring 140 photos from Zelinski. It is described as an intimate visual story of the trees and rocks, the oceans and animals a beautiful document of the human condition. One Small Flame: Kurt Hahns Vision of Education features more than 250 photos with foreword by King Constantine of Greece and Justin Trudeau. Zelinski will also be signing books at Chapters Oakville, Oakville Town Centre, 310 North Service Road West on Sunday, November 21, from 1-4 p.m. Zelinski has enjoyed a diverse career as a pro- fessional photographer working in local, nation- al and international markets. His assignments have taken him to all seven continents of the earth, with clients ranging from small compa- nies to some of the largest manufacturers in the SUBMITTED PHOTOS FAR FROM HOME: Oakville-raised pho- tographer Mark Zelinski out in the field, at left, and above, with Justin Trudeau. Zelinski will be hosting a charity book event in Oakville Nov. 10.