THE KENTUCKY COLONELS ‘KERNEL “Scion” of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association Kirk W. Pomper – Editor/Publisher (502) 597-5942
Volume 2-49 Number 1
Spring 2019
OFFICERS
Danny Ganno, Henderson, KY – President (270) 860-8362 Fred Blankenship, Rhodelia, KY – Vice President (270) 272-7670 Larry Daulton, Nicholasville, KY – Vice President Cole Hamilton, KY–Vice President David Spainhoward, Spottsville, KY – Vice President Harold Upton, Waynesburg, KY – Vice President Doug Hines, Paris, KY – Secretary Dr. Kirk W. Pomper, Frankfort, KY – Editor/Publisher Carl Ray, Philpot, KY – Treasurer (270) 281-4800 John Brittain, Upton, KY – Recorder/Asst. Treasurer (270) 369-8551
DIRECTORS (from KY):
Hugh Ligon, Henderson, KY Joe Ballard, Owensboro, KY Kenny Beard, E'town, KY Dr. John Strang, Lexington, KY Clifford England, McKee, KY Karl Klein, Crestwood, KY Chairman of Hickories Fred Blankenship (270) 272-7670 Chairman of Pecans John Brittain (270) 369-8551
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Three Years – Doug Hines, Paris, KY - Expires 2019 Three Years – Danny Ganno, Henderson, KY - Expires 2019 Three Years – Fred Blankenship, Rhodelia, KY - Expires 2019
OTHER STATES
Don Compton, Marengo, IN Vince Raddle, Cape Girardeau, MO Ed Fackler, Salisbury, IN Ken Farnsley, New Albany, IN Danny Vessels, Chandler, IN
KENTUCKY NUT GROWERS ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019
A Date to Remember: The Spring meeting of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association will be held this year on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Hardin County Extension Office, 201 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701 at 9:00 am ET. The Extension Office Building is located just off U.S. 62 about two miles west from downtown Elizabethtown—directly behind the Cecilia Auto Sales Lot. In approaching Elizabethtown from western Kentucky on U.S. 62, turn left at Peterson Drive—first street past the Manakee Funeral Home. Eastern and northern Kentucky arrivals driving west on U.S. 62 through Elizabethtown must turn right at Peterson Drive—first street past the Auto Sales Lot. KNGA signs will be posted. The luncheon will be potluck. If you bring something that will need to be heated or warmed, there is a well-equipped kitchen that can be used for that purpose. Additionally, please bring nuts for people to taste and items, such as plants and trees, which can be used as door prizes and for an auction. For more information about KNGA contact Dan Ganno at (270) 860-8362 or danganno@yahoo.com. See full program on page 4.
Inside This Issue
Remembering Jerry Lehman......2
Fruit Crop News............3
KNGA Spring Meeting Program and other upcoming meetings............5
Regional Pecan Grafting Workshop............6
Message from the President............7