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I’m your Commissioner Winston F. Barnes
As we saw in the first quarter of 2022, the pandemic restrictions lifted, there seems to be a sense of normalcy with an increase in business activities and recreational events. None of this however mean we should not continue to practice safety measures during these activities to protect ourselves and our families.
One of my most recent encounters was when I had the privilege to meet and talk with a few of the seniors in our community during their regular walk. It was good fun to engage with them and hear their stories. Being on the radio, I often speak with them about current affairs, however, there is a stronger connection when you are face to face and conversing with them about their families.
My office hosted a Cyber Security Workshop for Seniors in partnership with Christway Baptist Church. I must give thanks to the Miramar Police Department Community Resource Unit – Officers Yessenia Diaz and Jasper Sejour who lead the workshop in teaching our seniors how to be safe while online. According to AARP’s report from March 22, 2022, Americans were hit by an unprecedented rise in cybercrime in 2021, with nearly 850,000 reports to the FBI and losses surpassing $6.9 billion. Older Americans bore the brunt of the financial hit. We must continue to raise awareness about these predators.
Our Miramar Cultural Center hosted Peruvian artists Diego Val and Eva Ayllon in “Sabores Peruanos” which means Peruvian Flavors, and did their performance have flavor! I had the pleasure of opening the show with a Welcome to Miramar (Bienvenido a mis amigos a Miramar). The entire setting reminded me of when I was walking on the streets of Copenhagen and heard the music playing from the street performers. Their performances took me back to that time. I’m reminded that The City of Miramar is full of “Flavor” because of our diverse cultures. I look forward to more of these events.
Don’t forget to register for the upcoming 2nd Annual World’s Greatest Kite Festival on April 9, 2022, at Miramar Regional Park.
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Winston F. Barnes
