
Point Loman inducted in Intl. Forest of Friendship Annelie Brinkman of Point Loma was honored June 16 as a 2012 inductee into the International Forest of Friendship in Atchison, Kansas. The Forest is a living, growing memorial to the world history of aviation and aerospace. Brinkman was recognized for her strong support of women’s aviation in California, and particularly the San Diego Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots. Brinkman is a longtime member of the Point Loma community, having spent her working years and now her retirement here. In 1986, she learned to fly and got her private pilot’s license. She became a member of The Ninety-Nines the next year. Since then, she has been a strong supporter of the group, giving her time to numerous leadership positions in the local chapter and attending many international conferences where she has made friendships and worked to foster the community of women’s aviation. Brinkman is an active member of the Koi Club of San Diego and the garden of her home is furnished with a koi pond. She also has rescued four ex-racing greyhounds and is involved in the greyhound rescue group known as Operation Greyhound. For more information on the International Forest of Friendship, visit www.ifof.org. Young local actress gets call in ‘Les Miserables’ Brielle Mussomeli of Point Loma has earned a principal role in California Youth Conservatory’s upcoming production of “Les Miserables School Edition.” Mussomeli, a vocal dynamite, has been cast as Eponine, the love-torn French revolutionary who dies on the barricade after helping Cosette and Jean Val Jean escape from the inspector. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, “Les Miserables” is an epic saga that sweeps through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. Full of romance, passion, suspense and humanity, it is also the story of one man, the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the pitiless and self-righteous Inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture. Propelled by a Tony Award-winning score from Claude-Michel Schonberg and librettist Herbert Kretzmer, the timeless masterpiece is directed by local professional actor/director Shaun T. Evans, with scenic design by George Gonzalez. The performance opens on July 13 and runs for 16 shows through July 29 at the Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, located in Escondido. For a full performance schedule, visit www.cyctheatre.com. Reserved seating is $30.50, however, some discounted tickets are available through CYC cast members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.welktheatresandiego.com or by calling (888) 802-7469.









