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We have seen an intense increase in the outrageous attacks on elected officials in the last few years. I have received accusations of being without integrity, corrupt, part of the Mafia, a sleaze ball, a tool of capitalist pigs and a few other descriptives with expletives deleted.

Most of the time I try to restrain my response and simply say, “If you want to talk about it, let me know.”

However, this one came in and I could not resist answer-

I wouldn’t care much if you’re ordinary local guy, but you are an “official” of this city PRETENDING to taking care of the business for us. What a JOKE!

Good work indeed. I hope that if the rope is long enough you will do the damage to yourself, making false promises and serving to your own gains.

Good luck!

Absolutely pissed off local from Treat Blvd. (named withheld to protect the guilty)

In the response, I pointed out in less than a blunt man- ner that the road was being repaired in two phases and that the first phase from the border to San Miguel actually goes way past the Oak Grove intersection they referenced and, of course, signed it off as “absolutely pissed off local elected from Treat Blvd.” People please, before you launch an attack on someone in office, try to reach out to them to get their side of whatever it is that you do not like. You might be shocked to learn that there are rational reasons for whatever they did, at least as far as the elected is concerned, even if you disagree with their decision.

Further, I do not know anyone who has actually changed their position because they were called an idiot/moron/joke, etc.

Edi Birsan, your friendly vice mayor, will always buy you coffee at Peet’s at Oak Grove and Treat and listen to your rants and raves while trying to explain the reality behind whatever he is up to. Contact him at EdiBirsan@gmail.com.

Q. Why are there different developments within the Oakhurst subdivision?

A. In the late 1980s, local developer Albert Seeno Jr. owned the land that is now the Oakhurst Country Club and the 1,500 home Oakhurst development. He wanted to build a 15,000 sq. ft. mansion on the 60-acre hill atop his land. He also wanted a much larger development than is now there, so large that Clayton fought him every step of the way. He finally agreed to sell to another developer, Presley Homes. The only catch was that he would be able to keep the hill and build his house on top.

The original plan was for there to be four neighborhoods, the country club and large lots with upscale custom homes above it. When the housing market got tight, Brook Hollow patio homes were added adjacent to the Black Diamond duets. The townhomes are called Chaparral Springs.

Windmill Canyon was the name of the single-family homes beyond the duets and townhomes. An area up Eagle Peak hill above the Eagle Peak neighborhood had condominiums and more detached homes eventually added with the same floor plans as Windmill Canyon. Beyond that, another group of upscale homes called Falcon Ridge was added. They rivaled the Eagle Peak homes in price.

Eventually, outside builders were allowed to build and sell large luxury floor plans in the area above the country club. The country club and the Peacock Creek upscale homes are separate from the rest of Oakhurst. They have lovely floor plans and can be larger than the other luxury subdivisions in the Falcon Ridge and Eagle Peak neighborhoods.

At the same time that these homes would be completed, the country club was being built on what would become an award-winning 18-hole course. Golfers came from all over to play the Oakhurst Golf Course.

The plan was for the course to eventually go private. At that time, there was a pretty substantial fee to be a member. The membership fee went up and down over the years, depending on the housing market.

Oakhurst Country Club is dedicated to providing members and their guests a superlative private club experience. From the championship golf course and tennis courts to the fitness, dining and pool amenities, it is an oasis for relaxation and socializing.

It all turned out to be a wonderfully designed community.

Lynne French is a Realtor with Compass Real Estate and captain of the Lynne French Team. Contact her at lynne@lynnefrench.com or 925-6728787.