We are fast approaching the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene - a rogue Hurricane that decided to come hundreds of miles inland and strike havoc on the mountains of Western North Carolina and the surrounding area.  The mountains served like enormous funnels pressing the soaking rain waters downward into already swollen streams.  The shallow soil gave way to horrific mud slides.  The tree roots weakened by the water, toppled easily as hurricane strength winds blew endlessly across the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Left in its wake:  Destroyed homes, flooded businesses, utilities compromised, cell towers toppled, and death.  The once beautiful sounds of nature - wind blowing though the leaves, the songs of birds, the calling of animals…even the tepid torrent of tourist blather…all silenced.  Many people fled the area while others were stuck due to road closures and collapses.  Local businesses closed and people were left trying to figure out h...