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  Construction at the Roth Rock wind project was halted last month by the Maryland Department of the Environment.  The stop work order was issued until the site meets the requirements of the approved sediment and erosion plan.  Windmills under construction are shown from Broadford Lake and near Southern Middle School/Broad Ford Elementary.

Crews have demolished the side of the American Legion building in Oakland that was damaged by fire. 

  Site excavation and clearing has been completed on the site of a new animal adoption center on Bumble Bee Road.  The facility is being built and operated by the HART for Animals organization. 

Construction continues on the  $3 million, 30,000 square foot exhibit hall at the Garrett County fairgrounds.

 Construction continues on a new transportation museum along Liberty Street in Oakland.  The project is headed by the Garrett County Historical Society. 

Construction has begun on the new Garrett College Community Athletic & Recreation Center (CARC).   Phase I -- a 32,000 square foot aquatic center with two pools, a fitness center and physical therapy facility  -- is expected to be complete by September 1, 2011.

 Site prep continues at the site of a new Clear Mountain Bank on Rt. 219 in Oakland.  An access road is also being constructed on this property that will connect Rt. 219 and North Fourth Street.  The road will also provided easier access to the commercial sites.  The location previously housed the Garrett County Roads Department before they relocated to a new building on Rt. 135. 

  Deep Creek Fitness is now open in the Market Square Plaza next to Foodland. 

A new Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour is now open at Wisp.  This is the first challenge course canopy tour of it's kind in the Deep Creek area offering amazing tree-top views, agility challenges and 5 breathtaking zips from 180 ft to over 400 ft! 

The Creamery Grill is now in place on the lot beside the Lakeside Creamery.  The grill will be operated by Pine Lodge Steakhouse.

  The Point View Inn is no more.  Crews are doing final grading of the land.   No word on the future plans for the property, although it is on the market for sale.