The Roanoker SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 I VOLUME XLII NUMBER 9/10 FEATURES 16 Outdoors! What's New? The new outfitter at the River House is just the tip. by Jes Gearing 19 28 DAVID HUNGATE Outdoors! Nelson County DEPARTMENTS 7. Letters/Worth a Click 8. From the Editor 9. The Calendar 13. The Gist 15. The Flavor 50. Where Are They Now? Special Section: RETIRE-VA after page 50 ON THE COVER David Hungate photographed Jessica and Matt Joy and their two sons, Milo and Ari James, at their renovated South Roanoke home. See page 28. 4 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 Trails, falls and great beer. by Andie Gibson 22 Downtown Living The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated. by Samantha Hoback 28 Great Renovations A South Roanoke beauty and a historic downtown building are transformed. by Samantha Hoback 36 Internet Dating: True Confessions The way to meet new people has completely changed. by Dan Smith 42 Earning the Gourmet Meal What better way to enjoy fine dining than to walk or bike your way to it? by Jes Gearing THEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM