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LGCC 2016-17Board of DirectorsPresidentBill Russell

Vice President / TreasurerThom Gill

SecretaryMontrose Grandberry

Jake BurksCharles CathcartSteve GristJim JoynerPaul MainiJason MelvinJames OwensDavid PrasnickiKermit Rockett

Contact UsMike Ahrnsbrak, PGAGeneral Manager

Jeff Karlstrand, Superintendent

Jeff Wagner, PGA Head Golf Professional

Bunyan FortuneExecutive Chef

Lori McIvorOffice Manager

Debbie KnickController_________________

Tel: 540-463-4141 Fax: 540-464-3780 Tee Times: 540-463-3542

OCTOber newsleTTer 2017 “Over 100 years of fun”

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from the general managerWelcome Autumn! It’s a wonderful time of the year. With summer behind us, we always look forward to the changing weather, cool nights, and glorious fall colors! Our outdoor dining is still in full swing, so come enjoy drinks after work or dinner on the patio, and soak in the gorgeous views overlooking the golf course.

Please keep in mind that dinner and brunch reservations are highly encouraged. Our goal is to provide the best service we possibly can. We staff the Tri-Brook according to history, but making reservations is the surest way for us to properly staff to ensure you receive quality service from BettyJo and her team. When we get a large number of walk-ins (which we certainly welcome), it sometimes can be difficult to provide the service you deserve and we desire. Even if you call us 30 minutes before you dine, we truly appreciate any advance notice you can give us, so Thank You in advance for making your reservations with us!

We have quite a few fun activities slated this fall. Thursdays should prove to be quite popular, and many thanks to Tom Maxwell for his idea leading to Franklins and Burgers. For those who haven’t heard, every Thursday the club will put up $100 cash money in the pot, with a maximum of $500. If you dine with us that week and your name is drawn from the member list, you’ll win what’s in the pot. If no member wins, the club will add $100 each Thursday night up to $500 and keep drawing until we have a winner. So come enjoy a delicious burger or entree on Thursday’s, and you could win big money!

Save the date for some special events. On Wednesday, October 18, we’re having a wine dinner in The View, featuring wines from Rockbridge Vineyards. And we have rescheduled the Crab Feast for Saturday, October 21 on the patio, and have added a twist! It will now be the Crab and Oyster Fest -we’ll do it on the Tri-Brook patio (weather permitting), so come and enjoy all that Chef Bunyan and his culinary team have to offer.

Our beautiful tennis courts have been busier than ever, and we are making a commitment to make our tennis program. I’m pleased to announce that we have a new tennis professional, Holden Branham. Holden’s goal is to make LGCC Tennis the best it can be. He will be offering private and group instruction, scheduling play days, groups, leagues and even a club championship! We will be investing in tennis equipment and apparel, which will be available for purchase in the golf shop, and we will most likely purchase a racket stringing machine for repairing tennis rackets. So for those of you who love tennis, please reach out to Holden and welcome him to the LGCC team!

As you are probably aware, our golf course equipment is aged, and we were plagued with several breakdowns this summer. Your board has approved a capital lease of six new pieces of equipment for the golf course, four of which we just received and have put into operation. We have two new fairway mowers and two rough trim mowers now in service, and will receive a new tractor and pull behind rough mower to be delivered early next spring. This will allow us to better maintain the course for your golfing pleasure.

See you at the Club!!

Mike Ahrnsbrak General Manager

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golf at lexingtonBelow you’ll find exciting events, important notes and more!

Pro ShoP hourSMonday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.tee timeS | 540-463-3542

from the SuPerintendentWe started overseeding the fairways in late September with perennial ryegrass and a balanced fertilizer to help the new seedlings mature. We typically use a strong variety of ryegrass that grows as long as possible into the summer. In late July or August the heat cause some plants to die and some to go into dormancy. The dormant plants will come back as the temperature moderates. We just received two new fairway and two new rough units. These are the first part of

a replacement plan for all the golf maintenance equipment. The units these are replacing had high usage hours and spent a lot of time getting repaired this summer. This plan allows us to have a better chance to get the mowing done even when we get rained out or the golf schedule gives us a compressed work schedule.

Jeff Karlstrand, CGCS Director of Agronomy

a Senior moment by Mike EvansFirst, the good news is that the senior men only suffered one loss since the last newsletter; the bad news is that we only had one match during that period. The road loss came at the hands of Waynesboro Country Club 65-79 on August 24. The sole two teams winning their pairs matches were Hallock-South and

Calkins-Gill. Charlie Hallock also took closest-to-pin honors. Currently the season record stands at 5-9 with four matches remaining, home and away versus Ashley Plantation and Falling River.

golf uPdateSLGCC Club Championship, Oct. 14 & 15 (SAT & SUN)Pre flighted based on October handicap. Men’s divisions on the blue and white tees. Seniors division on the gold and red tees. Ladies division on the red tees. Gross and Net divisions for both men and women.Format: Individual Stroke Play (36 holes) Gross & Net in each division.Entry Fee: $25.00 per player plus cart.Tee Times: Play will begin utilizing tee times starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.Following Play: Beverages at the conclusion of play each day, (beer, wine, sodas) Entry Fee: $25.00 per player which includes prizes and beverages at the conclusion of play.Contact golf shop for more details 463-3542.

Labor Day Shamble ResultsCongratulations to all of the participants that played in the Labor Day Shamble. It was a very competitive event with teams placing in both gross and net categories. Results below.

GROSS DIVISION1ST - Grace Huffman 63, David Miller, Stacey Wright, Trey Cathcart.2ND - Doug Putnam 63, Kirk Jackson, Bob Welch, Dean Morris.3RD - Shawn Watkins 66, Gary Tyree, Branden Edwards, Mike Alford.NET DIVISION1ST - Dave Leonard 49, Eric Spencer, Mike Burch, George Burch2ND - Nate Beck 51, Charlie Hallock, Tim Sullivan, Bob Hopkins3RD - Louis Grandberry 56, Montrose Grandberry, Bill Teten, Nick Maschal.

Couples Classic ResultsCongratulations to Tom & Jane Mortenson for defending their title by winning the gross division in the Couples Classic. It wasn’t easy however, they were tied after regulation with Paul & Linda Maini with scores of 72. The Mortenson’s won a

scorecard playoff to win the title for a second straight year. Final results below.LOW GROSS1ST- Tom & Jane Mortenson 722ND- Larry & Vickie Black 743RD- David & Joan Miller 76

LOW NET1ST- Paul & Linda Maini 672ND- James & Lucia Owens 713RD- Mike & Susan Evans 71

Junior Club Championship ResultsCongratulations to all of juniors that participated in the Junior Club Championship, these young players showed good concentration with some great shot making during the event. It was exciting to see them compete, play and act like young professionals, results listed below.

8 & Under 1st - Fin Looney 632nd - Pat Looney 65

10 - 12 1st - Andrew McCoy 41

14 - 16 1st - John Shomo 46

Adult Junior Tournament ResultsA good time was had by all, moms, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, and the juniors that participated in the Adult Junior Golf Tournament. Results below.

8 & UNDER DIVISION - 1st Shawn & Ely Watkins 34, 2nd Pat & Fin Looney 393rd Sue Boller & Lucy Boller-Pinkham 4410-13 DIVISION - 1st Bruce Boller & Cole Boller-Pinkham 37. 2nd Brandon & Luke Edwards 41, 3rd Mary & Shamus Looney 43

Course ClosingsMonday & Tuesday October 1 & 2 Washington & Lee Invitational Golf Tournament (All Day)Friday, October 20Project Horizon Golf Tournament

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from our kitchen From our table to yours.

tri-Brook Bar & grillSunday 11a.m. - 6p.m. | Kitchen closes at 4 p.m.Monday ClosedTuesday 11a.m. - 5p.m. | Kitchen closes at 4 p.m.Wednesday - Thursday 11a.m. - 8p.m.Friday - Saturday 11a.m. -11p.m. | Kitchen closes at 9 p.m.

octoBer noteworthy occurrenceS in virginia

OctOber 7, 1763King George III establishes the Proclamation Line of 1763, which prohibits colonial exploration and settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains and voids any previous claims there. Many Virginians ignore this decree and push west anyway.

OctOber 7, 1849Edgar Allan Poe, noted Richmond writer and poet, dies in Baltimore, Maryland.

OctOber 8, 1869The Virginia General Assembly meets to ratify the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the U.S. Constitution, a prerequisite for readmission to the Union.

OctOber 11, 1809Meriwether Lewis is found dead at an inn near Nashville, Tennessee. The cause of his death still remains a controversy.

OctOber 12, 1773The “Public Hospital of Insane and Disordered Minds” opens in Williamsburg—the nation’s first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of the mentally ill. Today this institution is known as Eastern State Hospital.

OctOber 12, 1870Former general Robert E. Lee dies while serving as president of Washington College in Lexington. The college is renamed Washington and Lee in his honor.

OctOber 25, 1888Richard Evelyn Byrd, naval aviator and explorer, is born in Winchester.

OctOber 26, 1676Nathaniel Bacon dies of dysentery in Gloucester, and with him dies Bacon’s Rebellion. His supporters bury him in a secret location to protect his remains from the wrath of Governor William Berkeley and his followers.

OctOber 29, 1781Around noon, in Yorktown, Virginia, British officers deliver a surrender document signed by the General Cornwallis to American and French forces, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

OctOber 31, 1895The Jefferson Hotel opens one week ahead of schedule. Lewis Ginter, a Richmonder who amassed a fortune by marketing rolled cigarettes, foots the $5-million-plus bill for the construction.

from the chefOctober brings autumn in all of its glory and the start of cooler days and nights.

October is dedicated to viniferous passions. Discover your local crush. Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other, with more than 280

wineries surrounded by lavish scenery, breathtaking views, quaint small towns and monumental historic sites.

DOWN, DOWNYellow and brown

the leaves are fallingOver the town

-eleanor Farjean

RECipES ARE ONLy A GUiDELiNE, NOT ThE BiBLE: Feel comfortable replacing ingredients with similar ingredients that you like. If you like oregano but not thyme, use oregano.

FRESh BASiL:Fresh basil keeps much better and longer at room temperature with the stems in water.

chef’s tips:

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whatS new Below you’ll find exciting events, important notes and more!

Franklins and Burgers Every Thursday!Sean Harrington just won $200! Join us for dinner every Thursday. At the end of service we’ll draw the name of a member from the hat. If the member had dinner with us that night, they win $100! If there is no winner, the club will add $100 each week (up to $500) until we have a winner!

Board Notes:Many thanks to Dick Emrey, Charles Kostelni, David Leonard and Randy Shomo for their service the past three years on the Board of Directors. Congratulation to the Board Class of 2017, who were elected at the annual Meeting of the Membership on Tuesday, September 26. Your new Board members are Charlie Cathcart, Paul Maini, Jason Melvin and David Prasnicki!

Aquatic Events: The pool is closed for the season. We look forward to reopening Memorial Day weekend 2018! Thank you for making this season a great one!!

Crab and Oyster FestSaturday, October 21 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Tri-Brook patioJoin us for an oyster and crab fest with all the fixins. We’ll provide all the tools needed for an old fashioned Eastern Shore style pickin.

Wine pairing Dinner Featuring Rockbridge WineryWednesday, October 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The ViewJoin us for a four course wine pairing dinner. Let Chef Bunyan tempt your palate as he prepares wonderful courses to complement delicious wines from Rockbridge Vineyards!

LGCC Tennis NewsPlease welcome Holden Branham as our new tennis professional!! Holden is a native of Rockbridge County, and is an accomplished player and instructor. Holden and our team are looking forward to taking our tennis program to new heights!! Holden is available for private instruction, group lessons. We will also be carrying tennis apparel and equipment in the golf shop. Welcome Holden!

2017 Weekly Clinic Schedule at the Lexington Golf & Country Club Tennis Courts. Lessons Available by Request MONDAY8:30-9:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT WOMEN9:30-10:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT MEN5-6PM HS GIRLS6-7PM MS BOYS

TUESDAY8:30-9:30AM BEGINNERADULT MEN9:30-10:30AM BEGINNERADULT WOMEN5-6PM HS BOYS6-7PM AGES 6 & UNDER7-8PM MS GIRLS

WEDNESDAY8:30-9:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT WOMEN9:30-10:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT MEN5-6PM HS GIRLS6-7PM MS BOYS

THURSDAY8:30-9:30AM BEGINNERADULT MEN9:30-10:30AM BEGINNER ADULT WOMEN5-6PM HS BOYS6-7PM AGES 7-107-8PM MS GIRLS

FRIDAY8:30-9:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT WOMEN9:30-10:30AM INTERM & ADV ADULT MEN4-5:30PM ADV YOUTH CO-ED

SATURDAY8:30-9AM AGES 6 & UNDER9-10AM AGES 7-1010-11AM MS GIRLS 11-12AM MS BOYS12-1:30PM ADV YOUTH CO-ED

regiSteron our weBSite

orContact Holden

at 540-461-1047

and holden.branham@

uptoparmanagement.com.

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octoBer event calendarSunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday Saturday

110:30am LLGA (Open)

2Course Closed for W & L Invitational

3Course Closed for W & L Invitational

4 9am LLGA

55:30pm LLGA (Open)5:30pm MGA

65:30pm Couples 9 & Dine

7 8:30am MGA (Open)9am SMGA (Open)10:30am LLGA (Open)

Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm1-4pm Dog Day Afternoon at the Pool After Pool Closed for the Season

Family Style Service Pasta & Pizza NightWednesday Wine Time

Franklins & Burgers Night

Chef’s Dinner Specials7-10pm Live Music by Jason Hostetter

Chef’s Dinner Specials

810:30am LLGA (Open)

9 109am SMGA (Open)

11 9am LLGA

125:30pm LLGA (Open)5:30pm MGA

135:30pm Couples 9 & Dine

148:30am MGA (Open)9am SMGA (Open)10:30am LLGA (Open)Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championship

Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Family Style Service Pasta & Pizza NightWednesday Wine Time

Franklins & Burgers Night

Chef’s Dinner Specials7-10pm Live Music by Jason Hostetter

Chef’s Dinner Specials

1510:30am LLGA (Open)

16 179am SMGA (Open)

189am LLGA

199am SMGA (Open)5:30pm LLGA (Open)5:30pm MGA

20Course Closed for Project Horizon Tournament

218:30am MGA (Open)10am SMGA (Open)10:30am LLGA (Open)

Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Family Style Service Pasta & Pizza NightWednesday Wine Time6pm Wine Pairing Dinner in the View

Franklins & Burgers Night5pm LLGA Fall Fling

Chef’s Dinner Specials7-10pm Live Music by Jason Hostetter

Chef’s Dinner Specials6pm Crab & Oyster Feston the Tri-Brook Patio (inside if inclement weather)

2210:30am LLGA (Open)

23 2410am SMGA (Open)

25 9am LLGA

2610am SMGA (Open)5:30pm LLGA (Open)5:30pm MGA5:30pm Board Meeting

275:30pm Couples 9 & Dine

288:30am MGA (Open)10am SMGA (Open)10:30am LLGA (Open)

Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Family Style Service Pasta & Pizza NightWednesday Wine Time

Franklins & Burgers Night

Chef’s Dinner Specials Chef’s Dinner Specials

29 10:30am LLGA (Open)

30 3110am SMGA (Open)

Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm