what's inside J U LY / A U G U S T 2020 | VO L X LVI I | N UM B E R 07/ 08 CONTENTS 26 42 54 58 HEALTH HEROES 26. Your stories highlight amazing individuals. Compiled by Liz Long 22. Dr. Molly O'Dell has played a key role in the region's COVID-19 situation. by Christina Nifong 54. A working family farm perseveres through the generations. by Rory Rhodes PARAMEDICAL TATTOOING A PERFECT SUMMER SPACE MY SPORTS LIFE ONE SMART HOUSE 40. One lifelong artist is now changing the lives of cancer survivors through her ink. by Christina Nifong IN EVERY ISSUE JETER FARM 8 EDITOR'S LETTER 10 STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE 12 SOUTHERN SPOONFUL 42. The future of school sports is uncertain - what does that mean for families whose lives revolve around the seasons? by Shari Dragovich 14 HOME FRONT 16 THE GIST RETIREMENT? NEVER! 73 THE DISH 74 THEN & NOW A portrait of Dr. Molly O'Dell. Artwork by Adam Johnson. See more about the artist on page 8. 58. A deck on Smith Mountain Lake goes from " all sun " to " all fun " with its great updates. by Carol J. Alexander 62. You'll feel like you're living in a sci-fi movie with these smart home tips. by Christy Rippel PLUS: A TASTE OF THE PAST 44. The best and brightest in local education is right around the block. 48. These teachers never want to leave the classroom. by Bruce Ingram 66. A few local celebrities share their favorite dining memories, plus where they can't wait to eat next. by Shari Dragovich CREATING A FAMILY CHEESE SLAW 51. How fostering children changed these families' lives - and filled them with love. by Laura Wade ON THE COVER: EDUCATION 70. A beloved Southern side dish started right here in Roanoke. by Layla Khoury-Hanold find us online Online Extras Don't miss out on timely news, recipes, new businesses, events and more on our website. Learn more at TheRoanoker.com. 4 JULY/AUGUST 2020 Manage Your Subscription Need to renew or change your address? Start a new subscription or even give a gift? Visit TheRoanoker.com/ Subscriptions to manage your account online today. TheRoanoker.com PAGE 42: COURTESY OF SHARI DRAGOVICH / PAGE 54: BONE AND SOL PHOTOGRAPHY / PAGE 58: BOB SOWDER MEET MOLLYhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com http://www.TheRoanoker.com/ http://www.TheRoanoker.com