Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose deaths rose nearly 30% in the United States in 2021 compared to the year before. The crisis is not limited to where we live, but is everywhere. These days - maybe always? - it’s rare to find a family who has not been affected by a loved one who is dependent on alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drug dependency exists in every community, every economic class, every race and ethnic group. The stereotyping becomes absurd when looking at addiction as an illness, since illness doesn’t spare anyone. When word comes of overdose deaths, it’s easy to overlook those who have died if we don’t know the individuals.īut worse than overlooking them and not realizing they were part of our community, is to stereotype them, placing them in a category and ignoring the fact that they were very much like us. Often overlooked is, perhaps, the most important part of this structure - the human element, which the vigil last week put front and center. There’s the educational component, on how strategies are developed by the government, the schools and the media to produce clear, truthful information on what drugs are and what they do. There’s the medical factor of addiction, and hospitals and treatment centers, and the debate on how best to treat those caught in cycles of dependency. There’s the legal system, involving the police, the courts and the prison system. The use of drugs is a complicated subject, touching on several aspects of society. Gina Kraus, speaking about her son Evan, who died two years ago said, “When you lose someone, especially a child, you’re broken,” adding, “I cling to hope. Part of the goal was to put before us lives taken too soon, and how people who have been left continue on and pledge to go into action to prevent more deaths. (Credit: Jim Colligan)Īt last week’s Candlelight Vigil of Hope marking International Overdose Awareness Day the Shelter Island community paused to consider the human cost of addiction. Travellers are requested to stay on the ferry during the short stop at Sandøya.The Shelter Island community held a vigil to remember those who have died from drug overdoses, and to promote efforts to help those struggling with addiction. The ferry from Ona leaves via Sandøya to Ona. From here, you can take the bus to Finnøya and continue to Ona with the ferry. There are 4 daily ferries to this charming island.įrom Ålesund: The trip starts with a speed boat from Ålesund to Harøya. The ferry from Småge stops at Orten, Finnøya and Sandøya before arriving at Ona. Drive 10 km to Småge and leave the car here. The location close to the open sea and rough weater requires you to bring warm and windproof clothing.įrom Molde: Take the ferry from Hollingen, 19 km west of Molde, to Aukra. On the island, there are holiday homes located directly on the quay, and local supplyers offer a wide range of activities on site, including various forms of fishing. Ona is a great destination both during summer and winter. The surroundings offer highly memorable experiences, with peaceful spots where you can enjoy the silence and tranquility. In the area, you wil find a small summer café, two pottery workshops, a craft shop, a chapel and a long, white sandy beach. It is possible to enter the lighthouse, and from the top you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the ocean and the mainland. The lighthouse was built in 1865 and is centrally located on the island's highest point, Onakalven. The picturesque island has a beauty that attracts travelers from far and near, and the most famous attraction is the lighthouse Ona Fyr. The island is located in the ocean gap at the far end of the Romsdal coast, and 16 people live here all year round. Welcome to Norway's southernmost living fishing village – Ona.
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