Pubdate: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 Source: Roanoke Times (VA) Copyright: 2003 Roanoke Times Contact: http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/368 Author: Aubrey M. Hicks Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?136 (Methadone) PUT THE METHADONE CLINIC IN ONE OF THE HOSPITALS What Barbara Maberry is really saying is, "not in my back yard" (Nov. 15 letter to the editor, "Put the methadone clinic in downtown Roanoke"). Well, I feel the same way. As a homeowner in the Old Southwest section of Roanoke, we don't need any more social programs, clinics or places of concern - no matter how badly the city needs them. This is very needed, and there will be good things to result, but place this clinic in one of the hospitals in the valley. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Lewis-Gale Medical Center have excellent security, which is trained to handle these matters. Or maybe Maberry has room in her basement? AUBREY M. HICKS ROANOKE - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake