THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 7 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Chelsea School Committee Member Roberto Jiménez-Rivera Launches State Rep. Campaign C HELSEA – Chelsea School Committee Member Roberto Jiménez-Rivera launched his campaign for State Representative last week at a virtual event attended by more than 90 people. Among these were elected officials, community leaders and residents from Everett and Chelsea. Also present were community organizers and advocates from across Massachusetts, as well as various friends and family members. “I am proud of the grassroots coalition that we are building,” said Jiménez-Rivera. “It includes people who have been deeply involved in and committed to Chelsea and Everett for many years, as well as statewide advocates who have been our allies as we speak out on the issues that affect our district every day. We are all fighting for good jobs, reliable transit systems, housing that is affordable, and for a just pandemic recovery.” During the event, Jiménez-Rivera introduced his campaign manager, Zayda Ortiz. A resident of Malden, Ortiz worked in Chelsea for almost a decade as an MRI administrator at MRI Centers on Everett Avenue. Originally from Texas and Oklahoma, she is a first-generation Mexican-American who has been organizing around immigration justice and racial equity for many years. Ortiz brings experience from multiple campaigns, most recently to elect her husband to the Malden School Committee. Jiménez-Rivera was also excited to announce that by the end of January, the campaign had raised $35,000. Diet and exercise common thread in client goals By Samuel Amado, Jr. M ost people are not athletes. Not everybody needs to be, including people who want to be healthier. Most people are content to lose a few pounds, add/tone muscle or simply increase their endurance. While goals vary widely between individuals, diet and exercise are always important. Most exercises for losing weight or building endurance are fairly simple, such as jogging, cycling or walking. More specific exercises, like lifting or yoga, are also useful. In addition to burning calories, both have secondary benefits (increased metabolism in the case of lifting and stress relief in the case of yoga). Toning requires more deliberate and difficult exercises. Sit ups and crunches are a good way to tighten your gut. Squats and lunges add strength and tone to legs and glutes (your butt), and rows with resistance or dumbbells are good for your back and arms. When starting any exercise regimen, be careful to pace yourself. Time spent recovering from reckless, self-inflicted injuries is time wasted. Diet is also important. Most people know (and ignore) the basics. Fried food and food sold in vending machines are best avoided. Generally, the less distance between the farm and the table, the better. Beyond the amount and types of food, the timing of meals is important. High-carbohydrate foods are worse later in the day than earlier in the day. The later you eat, the more careful you should be about how much and what you are eating. Diet can also be exploited to add muscle. While the best mix of calories and exercise will vary between individuals, protein is more important than carbohydrates, particularly for post-workout recovery. We Everett man killed in Dorchester crash By Christopher Roberson R ichard Crawford, 31, of Everett, was killed during the early morning of January 29 while traveling south on the northbound side of Interstate 93. According to State Police, the Chevrolet Tahoe that Crawford was driving collided with oncoming traffic at approximately 2:30 a.m. The crash occurred “just after” exit 14 in Dorchester; Crawford struck a Boston Logan Express bus, a Dodge RAM pickup truck and a Hyundai Sonata. According to police, “the Tahoe came to rest in the two rightmost northbound lanes.” Craw“The resources we are bringing together will ensure that we can reach every voter in our district, pay our staff a living wage, and keep our volunteers fed and hydrated throughout the year,” said Jiménez-Rivera. “I’m deeply grateful to our supHelp us pave the way to a new community at St. Therese Purchase an engraved brick on the pocket park path T strongly recommend that you consult with a physician or a nutritionist before radically changing your diet for any reason. If you have a specific fitness goal that you would like to read about in this column, please let me know at samamado@ weighbetteru.com. he Neighborhood Developers (TND) and the Everett Historical Commission is excited to offer a unique opportunity for you to be part of the St. Therese project. The pocket park located at St. Therese will incorporate architectural elements from the church building and an interpretive exhibit to honor the rich history of St. Therese Parish in Everett. You too can be part of the St. Therese by purchasing an engraved brick (size 4” X 8”) that will be part of a walking path located in the park. The cost per engraved brick will be $100. Engraving of up to three lines (20 characters each). For more information, visit the website at www.theneighborhooddevelopers.org or call 617-545-8325. porters and looking forward to the conversations we will be having throughout this campaign, listening to residents about the challenges we’re facing, and sharing our vision about how we will work together to fix them.” ford was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Logan Express bus, a 54-year-old Hyde Park man, was treated for minor injuries at Boston Medical Center. However, his three passengers were not injured. The driver of the Sonata, a 29-year-old Chelsea resident, also sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the pickup truck, a 48-year-old North Reading man, was not injured in the crash. No additional information has been released as the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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