Year: 2013

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November 23 BookFest in Downtown Sparta

From 11am till 2pm on Saturday, November 23, regional authors will be appearing for book signings at downtown shops.

Hosting locations are Alleghany Historical Museum, Alleghany County Public Library, Becca’s Backwoods, Books N’ Friends, Centerview, Homespun, Imaging Specialists, Inc., Mangum-Cater on Main, Murphy’s Mercantile, Ofelia’s On Main, and Studio Redwood.

Authors are Kimberly Killon Atwell, Tim Bullard, Doug Butler, C. David Gelly, Jeff Halsey, Rose M. Haynes, Drew Hines, Rick Houston, Suzanne Irwin & Zach Hamm, Illustrator, Elva Sieg, Donn Shoultz, Peggy Poe Stern, Vicky Town, and Sparta United Methodist Women.

Downtown Sparta, NC
Saturday, November 23
11am – 2pm

Doug Butler:
After Appomattox: NC Civil War Monuments

Kimberly Killon Atwell:
A Stocking Full of Switches
A Brand-New Creature

Tim Bullard:
Haunted Watauga County

Peggy Poe Stern:
Last of the Summer Wine

C. David Gelly:
Fancy Gap
Books N’ Friends:
 Rick Houston:
Wheels Stop: The Tragedies and Triumphs of the Space Shuttle Program

Donn Shoultz:
Melting Sand

Vicky Town:
Mayhem in the Museum
Imaging Specialists, Inc.: Suzanne Irwin & Zach Hamm, Illustrator:
The Stratford Oaks Tales

Jeff Halsey:
Star Route Books – Four Brothers in Gray

Mangum-Cater on Main: Rose M. Haynes:
The Ore Knob Mine Murders
Murphy’s Mercantile: Drew Hines:
Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina
Ofelia’s On Main: Elva Sieg:
Celebrating the Underdog by Tom Sieg
Studio Redwood: Sparta United Methodist Women:
Faith, Food, and Fellowship

Come and join the fun and consider “liking” BookFest in Sparta for updates on other events.

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Special September Banner Pricing

We’re having a second Banner Sale this September! Any banner orders placed before the end of September will be 15% OFF.

Check out some of the signs and banners we’ve done this season. Below are car magnets, big ol’ banners, printed window decals, small yard signs, little banners, printed signs, cut vinyl decals. These are just a few of our favorite recent projects. We’d love to feature your event or organization here, too. Call or come by and talk to us about your sign needs.

Signs in Progress
2-color decal for Sparta Lions Club
Grand Marshal car magnet for Sparta Revitalization Committee
Banners
1-sided 34″ x 16′ Banner for 2013 Free Health Screening at Alleghany Wellness Center, Sponsored by Farm Bureau
Banners for Sparta Lions Club & Woodcrafts by Hedrick
David Hedrick’s booth at the Blue Ridge Craft Fair
Detail of The American Legion Logo
The American Legion (336-372-8540) in the 4th of July Parade
Window Decals
Signage at Ofelia’s on Main in downtown Sparta (Wood sign by Chris McCarn at Designs in Wood)
Logo decals for Havana Cafe, on the backstreet in West Jefferson
Intricate decal for Murphy’s Mercantile, downtown Sparta
Detail of window decal at Murphy’s Mercantile
Decal for Homespun in downtown Sparta
Signage
Mini Yard Signs for Sparta Bookfest Author Locations
Bookfest Banner and Open Easel for Imaging Specialists, Inc.
1 of 2 4′ x 8′ signs for Advantage Tires and Service
Vinyl Decals for Advantage Trailer Rental
Sign listing county offices located at the Alleghany County Office Building, in downtown Sparta
Blueberry Yard Sign for Kathy’s Kreations
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Changes at Our Shop

There have been some changes at our shop recently. We’ve trimmed down the store at 3 North Main Street to focus on books, cards, posters, and prints and we have moved our line of local gift items up to The Shops at the Senator’s House.

Porch of The Senator’s House
photo by Kathy Murphy

The Senator’s House, located across from the Alleghany Inn, now holds Kathy’s Kreations Bakery and The Parlor Ice Cream shop, as well as many art and crafts. (Check out some of Kathy Murphy’s beautiful baking on her facebook page.)

The house was built by Eugene Transou, who was a State Senator from Laurel Springs, first in 1917, a representative in 1929, a county commissioner in 1923 and a senator again in the forties. He built the house in town, so his wife, Laura Cheek Transou,  wouldn’t have to stay alone on the farm when he was in Raleigh. It’s a charming historic home, where visitors to our community can spend time snacking or relaxing. And with the large grounds, many rooms and catering options, folks can host private parties.

We love that Kathy has it open now, and we’re happy to be a part of the new chapter in the house’s story. Be sure to stop by The Shops at the Senator’s House the next time you’re in Sparta, and take a look at our updated and renovated website, Shop.StarRoute.net.

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NEW Interactive Map Online at the Town of Sparta

A section of the new, interactive Town Map at www.townofsparta.org, by Imaging Specialists.

If you’ve not already seen it, be sure to visit the Town of Sparta’s new interactive, online map, here. ISI originally developed the map for the Sparta Revitalization Committee last year, for use in You Are Here type displays around town. When the town requested a map for their site, we decided to make it interactive. We converted map elements to animated icons that “pop up” with a short description and links to respective sites.

The decision was made to add services and businesses that a visitor to the area might need, so we included links to emergency medical and fire services. We also included landmarks like the water tower for orientation and some other important locations like the pharmacies, the churches, the funeral home and Alleghany High School’s ball fields.

If you need dynamic, interactive elements for your site, contact Claire at Imaging Specialists, today.