Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 3, 2020 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm Come in & Enjoy our Famous... $12 LUNCH Menu! Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday until 3:30 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Prepared Your Way! Includes two sides Catch the NFL on our 10 TV’s! SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Staying happy and not SAD during winter W inter is one of the hardest times of the year for many, and feelings of sadness, loss or isolation are very common, especially among older adults. The holidays are over, the days are cold and short, there is less light for Vitamin D, there are fewer nutrient-rich foods around and it’s harder to get exercise than in the nice months. It’s all a recipe for high anxiety and suffering from a type of depression called Seasonal Affect Disorder, or SAD. People suffering from SAD can set themselves into a depression, which is the most common ailment in those aged 60 and over. The Mystic Valley Elder Services clinical team offers some positive steps that might help you feel healthier this winter: Acknowledge your feelings and let yourself off the 2019 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 While the candidates kept their rhetoric short of what many might consider actionable, supporters in both camps went all-out ugly. There were vocal confrontations, unfounded accusations, harassment of friends and family, insults, sneers and dull and disjointed rants on different social media sites. Christenson, who outraised and outspent Matheson, began his campaign with $37,862 and took in $58,725 in contributions. Matheson reported $40,053 in campaign funds, including $19,000 of his own money. The total spent by both campaigns was $136,640, including $56,000 that Christenson paid to consultants. While that may not be excessive by 2019 standards, it should have been enough to give the city a better race that might have brought out more than the 27 percent of the hook. It is okay not to feel cheerful all the time. Reach out. Being alone and lonely are not the same thing, but if you are feeling particularly isolated, please seek out your community. Book clubs, activity groups in your building, senior centers, volunteering and civic or religious organizations are good places to start. Broaden your friendships. Do not abandon healthy habits. Be kind to your body and mind by maintaining your self-care practices. Eat well and get plenty of sleep. Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Even if you spend plenty of time on your own, dedicating time to spend on yourself will help you return to yourself. Seek professional help if you need it. You might find it city’s registered voters who made it to the polls. Most candidates for seats on the City Council raised and spent moderate amounts of money on their campaigns. The top spender was Linehan, who took in $12,141 in contributions and spent $9,728 on her campaign for the Ward 3 seat. Incumbent Stephen Winslow reported $8,946 in campaign receipts and $8,069 in spending, significantly more than the other candidates in the Councillor At Large race. Like Christenson, Linehan and Winslow spent a significant amount on campaign consultants and professional services. And like Christenson, Linehan and Winslow won. Still, campaign costs for consultants in local and even ward races raises the question of what and how much it takes to run for office in Malden. The lowest point in this year’s election came from empowering to face the winter with your own health and well-being in mind. However, despite your best efforts, you may feel persistently sad or anxious, unable to sleep and dismayed by even routine tasks. If these feelings last for a while, ask for help. If you need professional help, Mystic Valley Elder Services operates a Mobile Mental Health program for older adults who need professional mental health services but are unable to leave their homes for treatment or counseling. Through its Mobile Mental Health program, clinical caseworkers provide outreach to elders experiencing mental health conditions that impact their functioning and ability to get their needs met. To find out more about this program, call 781-324-7705. campaign onlookers chatting online about the Ward 5 City Council race between incumbent Barbara Murphy and challenger Danyal Najmi. Malden Youth Soccer President Jason Hamelin questioned Najmi’s citizenship. “This deserves a call to the FBI. Could be a sleeper cell,” said Hamelin. Former City Councillor Neil Kinnon, who had been talking online with Najmi, told Hamelin his questions about citizenship were valid. Murphy, who joined many in Malden in condemning the racist comments, stressed that diversity and inclusiveness are basic tenets of her platform and fundamental principles of the community. The Malden branch of Our Revolution, a loose-knit political organization that supports progressive candidates and causes, helped shape the elec2019 ELECTION | SEE PAGE 16 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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