Farmer’s Market Partners

By Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools, 05/4/21 10:59 AM

Hope Public Schools Board Representative Kathryn Dickinson does the ribbon cutting honors Tuesday morning at the re-opening of the Hope Farmer’s Market at The Hub in downtown Hope. The event marked a new season for the farmer’s market and a transition as HPS Child Nutrition Services Director Deanna Gilbert takes over its management from Jodie Coffee. The HPS also hosted a Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee during the celebration with HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart acknowledging the partnership relationships the school district shares with the Chamber and the City of Hope. HPS administrators joined by City of Hope representatives were, left to right, Maurice Henry, facilities/transportation director; Carla Narlesky, district school improvement specialist; Hart; Dickinson; Coffee; Gilbert; Misti Flowers, district treasurer; Bonita Laughard, payroll administrator; and Hope Mayor Don Still.  KenMcLemore/Hope Public Schools