Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.949 Mid Unleaded $2.629 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.559 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.419 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Exelon donates $7,500 to Bread of Life E Special to The Advocate xelon Generation, owner of the Everett LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station, donated $7,500 to Bread of Life. The organization has ramped up efforts to feed those less fortunate in Everett and surrounding communities during the pandemic. In fact, it just started a “drop-and-go” grocery delivery service, in response to the Governor’s StayAt-Home Order. There are many heart-wrenching stories of neighbors struggling during these challenging times, who have found some relief thanks to Bread of Life. One mother contacted the organization recently saying she is a nine-year Everett resident, and the wife of a disabled veteran with four children. With local food pantry supplies depleted and limited transportation options, she has found it difficult to feed her family. When Bread of life told her they would deliver a box of groceries for her family, she was beyond grateful. Later that day she conveyed her thanks: “I just want to thank you again for your Pictured are Bread of Life Pantry Volunteer Coordinator Teri Barchard and volunteer Bill Howard. help and kindness; my kids were very happy with a full stomach; please be safe and have a wonderful day.” “As difficult as these times are for all of us, it is particularly trying for families who lack transportation and adequate food and other essentials,” said Exelon Generation’s Northeast Region General Manager, Archie Gleason. “Our company is honored to do what we can to make everyday life a bit brighter for our less fortunate neighbors through donations to organizations, such as Bread of Life.” This year, Bread of Life celebrates 28 years as an incorporated nonprofit helping neighbors in need. From its beginnings as a church potluck supper in 1980, Bread of Life now provides more than one million meals a year to residents in and around Everett who have low-incomes and/or are unemployed, homeless, elderly or disabled. DPW closes city’s parks Signage at one of the Glendale Park entrances indicates that every park in the city is closed indefinitely. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) BEWARE | FROM PAGE 1 cess to passwords, credit card numbers and other confidential information. Federal officials recently identified seven companies that have allegedly taken part in stealing consumers’ money and gaining access to personal information. Allegedly, they did this by selling unapproved products that supposedly prevent, treat or cure COVID-19. These companies are Vital Silver in Melbourne, Florida, Quinessence Aromatherapy in the United Kingdom, N-Ergetics in Atoka, Oklahoma, GuruNanda in Buena Park, California, the Vivify Holistic Clinic in Canada, Herbal Amy in Nampa, Idaho, and The Jim Bakker Show in Blue Eye, Missouri. In response, warning letters were sent to each company on March 6 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The letters accused the companies of offering teas, essential oils and colloidal silver products — none of which are approved treatment options and could, therefore, be a violation of the FTC Act. “There already is a high level of anxiety over the potential spread of coronavirus,” FTC Chairman Joseph Simons said in a written statement. “What we don’t need in this situation are companies preying on consumers by promoting products with fraudulent prevention and treatment claims. These warning letters are just the first step. We’re prepared to take enforcement actions against companies that continue to market this type of scam.” FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said the scam is a “threat to public health.” “We have an aggressive surveillance program that routinely monitors online sources for health fraud products, especially during a significant public health issue such as this one,” he said. “The FDA’s laws are designed to protect the public health by ensuring, among other things, that drugs are safe and effective for their intended uses.” FTC officials gave the companies 48 hours to submit “specific actions they have taken to address the agency’s concerns.” To date, the companies have made significant changes to their product lines and marketing campaigns. Had they not followed the directives of the FTC and the FDA, the seven companies would have risked being served with a federal court injunction. Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
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