Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — December 2008

Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — December 2008

Friday, 19 December 2008

CEDAR PARK

1. Auto experts

ER Automotive recently hosted an open house at 2501 S. Bell Blvd. The auto shop can make most repairs on U.S., Asian and European vehicles. It is open Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m-6 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.er-automotive.com or call 335-8863.

2. Breeze on in

Breeze Salon opened Nov. 15 in 1890 Ranch, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. D175. The full-service salon is about 2,200 sq. ft. and offers full spa, pedicure, manicure, hair, massage and facial treatments and uses Aveda products. Store hours are Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Call 528-9151 or visit www.breezesalon.com to make appointments.

3. Sandwiches and more

Schlotzsky’s, 110 E. Whitestone Blvd., added a Cinnabon to the location recently and will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in January. Store hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Call 258-2360 or visit www.schlotzskys.com.

4. Oncology and hematology services

Dr. Mani Subramanian opened Cedar Park Oncology Clinic, 921 W. New Hope Drive, Ste. 702, in November and will host a grand opening in January. Subramanian specializes in hematology and oncology with a focus on chemotherapy. The clinic is open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 986-4036 to schedule an appointment.

5. New Verizon

Verizon Wireless hosted a ribbon cutting Nov. 13 at its 1890 Ranch location, 1455 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. G130. The store is open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 260-2524.

6. Work it out

Gold’s Gym, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. AB, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8. The 40,000 sq. ft. workout center is a flagship facility with a movie theater inside the gym, as well as a heated indoor pool, full-size basketball court and several different exercise rooms. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 5 a.m.-midnight, Fri. 5 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 259-4653 or visit www.goldsgym.com/cedarpark to find out more.

7. Gourmet goodies

Wildflower Bakery opened Nov. 14 at 2100 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 200. The bakery specializes in pies, brownies and gourmet cupcakes, including chocolate chip, German chocolate, PB&J and pumpkin. Wildflower also offers breakfast fare such as cinnamon rolls, assorted Danishes, chocolate croissants, kolaches and quiche. Get a sweet tooth fix Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Allow 24 hours for special orders. Call 331-1600 or visit www.wildflowerbakery.biz.

8. Cigar lounge

Central Texas cigar buffs have a new hangout at Fumée Cigar Lounge, 2403 S. Bell Blvd. The 1,200 sq. ft. lounge seats about 30 people. Coffee, tea and other nonalcoholic drinks are available, but patrons can bring their own beer, wine or liquor until Fumée gets its alcohol license. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Call 291-3863 or visit www.fumeeworld.com.

9. Retirement community

Highland Estates, 1500 N. Lakeline Blvd., is a new retirement living center expected to open in early 2009. The facility will have 118 units in a variety of floor plans. Prices include all amenities such as meals, utilities and transportation and range from $1,545 a month to $3,445 a month. More information is available in the office during business hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. Call 259-3318 or visit www.highland-estates.net.

10. Senior apartments

Lakeline Oaks Retirement Community, 1905 S. Lakeline Blvd., hosted an open house Dec. 7. The retirement facility will open Feb. 1 and has 127 rooms available. Prices are $2,350 a month for a studio unit and or $3,900 a month for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. The prices include everything residents need except a personal telephone. Call 331-4100 or visit www.lakelineoaksretirement.com for more information.

11. Bellamy’s French touch

Bellamy Garden Homes hosted a grand opening in October at 601 Kobuk Drive off Colonial Parkway. The gated community will include 32 houses with Country French façades and modern interiors. Call 527-3501 or visit www.bellamygardenhomes.com for more information.

12. After the presents

Cedar Park will offer Christmas tree recycling Jan. 3 at city hall, 600 N. Bell Blvd., from 9 a.m.-noon. Residents who drop off trees can also pick up a free seedling. For more information, contact the city at 401-5000.

LEANDER

13. Care packages

Hill Country Bible Church, 902 Lacy Drive, is sponsoring Operation Green Sock to send care packages to deployed soldiers. The group is seeking contact information for local service members. Personal care products, snacks, baby wipes, calling cards, magazines and newspapers, batteries, socks and similar items are all useful. Personalized packages can also be assembled. Donations can be dropped off at the church office. Contact Kelly Bednarz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 259-1900.

Fire inspections

Businesses in Leander are required to undergo an annual fire inspection to ensure they are compliant with the 2003 International Fire Code. Until recently, there was not a dedicated position for conducting the inspections, but now Lt. Robert Hogue of the Leander Fire Department will head up the task. Hogue will be contacting business owners by telephone or mail within the next year to schedule inspections. Some major issues to look for include proper number of exits, fire exit signs, fire lanes, occupancy and safe storage of flammables and explosives. The main LFD station is at 201 N. Brushy St., and Hogue can be reached at 528-2847.

14. Bookkeeping service

Linda Russell recently began accepting clients at Leander Tax Service, 5301 CR 279. Russell has 30 years of accounting experience and offers bookkeeping and tax services for individuals and small businesses. Call 565-1637 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book an appointment with Russell.

Water study approved

At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Leander City Council approved a study to assess water and wastewater needs for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard corridor. Engineering firm Bury + Partners will conduct the study, which will be funded by the city, landowners in the area and the Reagan Parmer Corridor Association. Visit www.reaganparmer.com.

15. Plant closing

Aquatic Industries, Inc. will close its Leander plant next year, gradually phasing out operations and cutting 101 jobs, said David McFarland, director of marketing for Lasco Bathware, which owns Aquatic Industries. The decision to close the plant is a result of Lasco consolidating its operations. There is a possibility some Leander employees might be offered positions at other Lasco operations if they are willing to relocate, McFarland said. All employees at the plant will have notice of at least 60 days before their division is shut down, he said. The plant, 11880 Old 2243, will be completely shuttered by mid-2009. To contact Lasco, call 714-993-1220.

16. Tree recycling

Leander will sponsor Christmas tree recycling in Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road, from Dec. 26-Jan. 11. Residents (no commercial tree lots or businesses) may bring trees to Bledsoe Park during regular park hours (6 a.m.-10 p.m.). Lights and ornaments must be removed and artificial trees cannot be accepted.

COMMUNITY

Holiday bus schedule

Capital Metro will run on a Sunday schedule, and its offices will be closed, on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Express buses and weekday-only buses will not run on those days. Capital Metro will return to normal weekday schedules on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Customers who have questions about schedules or routes on those holidays can call 474-1200 or find more information at www.capmetro.org.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Top sheriff

Williamson County Sheriff James Wilson was named Sheriff of the Year by the 2008 National Crisis Intervention Team Conference Committee Nov. 5. The sheriff was selected from applications nationwide. Visit www.nami.org.

Rating upgrade

Williamson County’s bond rating was increased from an AA to AA+ by Standard & Poor’s. The company cited the county’s growth in taxable values, employment, overlapping debt, and financial management and performance for the increase. Call 943-1500 or visit www.wilco.org.

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