TRURO – Debbie Farrell knows it’s going to be a difficult hour but she’s willing to endure the inconvenience.
“It’s going to take some effort being a single parent with two young children but it’s important,” said Farrell, regarding Earth Hour.
Millions of people around the globe are expected to turn out their lights and reduce the amount of energy they consume Saturday between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Farrell is the program co-ordinator of Colchester Adult Learning Association (CALA). The association is taking the initiative one step further by hosting a gathering Saturday afternoon in which people will form the number 60 to represent the one hour of conservation. Everyone is invited to arrive at the ball field beside Roadside Willies in Bible Hill at 2:30 p.m. rain or shine.
“We take the Earth for granted. We have something special here and we need to take care of it,” said Farrell. “One person at a time will make a difference. If this event brings awareness or a new appreciation to one person it will be worth it and maybe they’ll make better choices and life-long choices to benefit the Earth.”
Bonnie MacDonald, an instructor at CALA, said it makes sense the association would get involved in the environmental event.
“Our motto is bringing learning to life and this is a way of doing that,” said MacDonald. “The Earth is our baby ... many people in Truro have never heard of Earth Hour so we want to help bring it to the public because this is only going to grow; it’s not going away.”
CALA student Theresa Allison is excited to turn off her lights Saturday night, especially
if she can be a role model for the younger
generation.
“I have grandchildren and I need them to grow up with clean air,” Allison said.
“It’s just important to maintain the Earth and a lot of people take that for granted. This one event should make a big difference because we are getting more information out there.”
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