HLPOA Membership BBQ - Lake Holden Property Owners Association

LAKE
HOLDEN
Jul-Aug-Sep 2016
Volume 21 Issue 3
Notes from the Prez….On The Downhill of Another Year...by Diana Robbins
Where has the summer gone???...Autumn is here – can you feel it in the air?? – me neither! School
has started and the summer is over…except for the heat!! So far we've been lucky with tropical storms
and hurricanes, but the season is not yet over, so be sure to take note of the enclosed important tips
and information to help you prepare in case we find ourselves in one's path. While lacking such major
occurrences, we have not lacked in the area of torrential rain storms accompanied by lots of lightening
and flooding! As such, the level of the lake has risen to a potentially damaging level to shorelines and
property. All boaters are urged to keep a safe distance from shore, especially when operating at other
than idle speed, to avoid potential damage to property. Wakeboarders are urged to claim the middle
part of the lake for your runs in order to give your wakes time to dissipate before hitting docks and
shorelines. Those operating personal water crafts, i.e. jet skis, are reminded that you too need to be
outside of 100 feet of any dock or shoreline unless operating at idle speed. Your neighbors thank you!!
The Annual General Membership Barbeque will be held on October 22 ndat Brenda Worden‘s house, 700
(PREZ…..Continued on page 8)
LAKE-WIDE EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
LHPOA Board Meetings
3rd Wednesday of every-other Month at 7:00 PM
At Cecil's BBQ on Orange Ave
2016 Board Mtgs.—in January, March, May,
July, September, & November
HLPOA Membership BBQ*
Date: October 22 1:00—4:00
Hosted by Brenda Worden
*Guests are welcome, but there will be a $5.00 donation requested for each non
-member resident and/or guest. Bring your own lawn chair & adult beverage.
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Article
Page
Notes from the Prez
1
Lake-wide Events
1
Board of Directors
2
Membership BBQ
2
Membership Meeting Minutes
3
Marine Patrol Phone Numbers
3
Water Advisory Board
4
Boating Safety
5
Hurricane Prep
6
Avocado Ranch Dip
7
Sponsors and Ad Info
7
Thought for the Day
8
Household Tip—Door-to-Door
Solicitations
9
Membership & Application
11
Join the Lake Holden Yacht Club on
FaceBook
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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LAKE HOLDEN
MEMBERSHIP BBQ
Meet Your 2016
Lake Holden POA
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
OFFICERS::
Diana Robbins, (Lionel) President
407-948-6585
[email protected]
Kevin Souder, (Robin) Vice President
321-303-6341
[email protected]
Saturday, October 22nd
1:00 —4:00 PM
Hosted by
Brenda Worden
by land: 700 33rd St.
by boat: Brown house on North-West
side across from peninsula
***
Bring your own
adult beverage & lawn chairs
***
Please R.S.V.P.
by Oct 19th
on-line @ www.lakeholden.org or
to Diana Robbins at 407-948-6585
Guests are welcome, but there will be a $5.00 donation requested for each non-member resident and/or guest.
Bill Allen, (Jan) Treasurer
407-438-3417
[email protected]
Tasha Golis (Mike) Secretary
407-256-4721
[email protected]
DIRECTORS:
Rhea Cammenga
407-832-0319
[email protected]
Ed Carr (June)
407-648-8556
[email protected]
Rick Fender (Lucy)
407-481-2750
[email protected]
Larry Jones (Jeannie)
407-650-1895
[email protected]
Elaine Pennington
407-843-5375
Rick Richbourg (Jeanne)
407-649-9522
[email protected]
Ron Strickler (Lynda)
407-947-1014
[email protected]
Brenda Worden
386-801-1216
[email protected]
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Lake Holden News Editor
Jeanne Richbourg (Rick)
407-649-9522
[email protected]
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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Don’t Miss the Bi-Monthly Board Meetings…
3rd
Lake Holden Property Owners
Association Board Meetings
are held on the
3rd Wednesday of every other
month at 7:00 PM
Cecil’s BBQ on South Orange Ave.
HLPOA Board Meeting Minutes… by Rhea Cammenga
Lake Holden Property Owners
Association Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
May 18, 2016 Cecil‘s BBQ
Call to Order: 7:02pm
Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Souder,
Bill Allen, Rick Richbourg, Rick Fender, Elaine,
Pennington, Brenda Worden, Rhea Cammenga
Board Members Absent: Diana Robbins, Tasha
Golis, Larry Jones, Ed Car, Ron Strickler
Guests Present: Jeannie Richbourg, Rick Gessner, Donny Cammenga
Bill Allen: Motion to approve agenda. Rick
Fender seconded. All approved.
Brenda Worden made motion to approve last
meeting minutes. Kevin Souder seconded. All
approved.
President’s Report: None
Water Advisory Report by Rick Richbourg:
 Diana will not be in attendance due to a funeral. Larry and Jeannie Jones also had a
death in the family. Please keep them in your
prayers.
 The Lake Holden Water Advisory Board
(WAB) has a new location for their meetings
at 2010 East Michigan St, Facilities Training
Room. Due to County rules, has to be in public place and this location is readily available
whereas the Cypress Grove cottage is not
available 4 months/year during meeting
times. WAB meets every 3rd Wednesday of
the month.
 County released new website making it easier to check the status of permits approved
by the County online. The website is https://
fasttrack.ocfl.net/OnlineServices/
PermitsAllTypes.aspx
 County Environmental Protection Division
(EDP) is/has been spraying Hydrilla this
week/last week. There is very heavy growth
at the North end of the lake as well as other
‗flagged‘ locations around the lake.
 There have been complaints that the South
East island (aka Sandbar Island) has been
cleared to some extent and that some people
that are spending time on the island are leaving trash. The County will be putting signs up
requesting that people clean up after themselves. Also encourage other residents to
leave no trash behind.
Treasurer’s Report by Bill Allen:
 Updated financials provided.
 LHPOA is net -2 memberships compared to
last year. In the next few weeks, there will be
(Meeting Minutes…..Continued on page 10)
Marine Patrol Phone Numbers:
Orange County Marine Patrol: 407-254-6806
Orlando Police Dept. Marine Patrol: 407-246-2442
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Lake Notes… Water Advisor Board Meeting
By Lionel Robbins, WAB Member (407-859-3050)
Throughout the summer, the WAB meeting
agenda was comprised of topics such as the
small Island beautification, repair and maintenance of the Catch Basin Inserts, the Westmoreland and MacArthur Ponds, Illinois Pond Weed
and other weed control. Here are some details.
Catch Basin Inserts aka Update on how the
WAB is spending YOUR money.
This project continues to be a very valuable addition to protecting Lake Holden‘s water quality.
The baskets/inserts are collecting leaves, sediment and trash that would otherwise end up in
the Lake. During the monthly cleaning, each of
the basket‘s contents are examined, categorized
and weighed. The percentage of leaves is consistently over 80%, sediment is near 12% and
trash/miscellaneous ―stuff‖ is the remaining 8%.
The WAB approved repair and/or replacement of
a number of CIB‘s costing $5, 000.00.
Update on how the WAB is spending YOUR
money part 2.
The aforementioned Illinois Pond weed treatment
started in mid-summer last year. The permit approved 10 acres of an estimated 40 acres in the
Lake. Cost for project was $17,000.00.
Water Report
There are approximately 1,177,246,903 gallons of
water in Lake Holden. All that water is monitored
at 13 sampling locations, which have collected a
total
of
39,154
sam ples
ranging
from 10/6/1970 to5/9/2016.
Currently Larry
Jones is taking samples but prior to him, Elaine
Pennington took them for as long as I can remember. They also take Secchi Depth, a black
and white disk that is lowered into the water until
it can no longer be seen from the surface. That
determined the depth of clarity in the lake. Recently a depth of 16 feet was recorded.
Would you like more reports? You can view and
enjoy sitting at your computer and with a couple
of clicks he can view the data, following this link:
http://dev1.weatheractive.net:8081/
You do not
need to log in, simply click on the ―REPORTS‖
tab and select the ―SUMMERY‖ you wish to view.
Six Things You Can Do To Protect Your Lake
from our EPD liaison Melissa Lavigne
1. Fertilize appropriately. Excessive use of fertilizers can be unhealthy for your yard and the
environment. Phosphorus and nitrogen-rich
fertilizers are detrimental to our lakes and
their use should be reduced or eliminated
whenever possible. Use phosphorus-free
(0% phosphorus, 50% slow-release nitrogen)
fertilizers and leave at least a 10 ft buffer area
near your lake where no fertilizers and chemicals are used. Sweep excess fertilizer off
hard surfaces like sidewalks and driveways to
prevent it from running off into storm
(WAB…..Continued on page 10)
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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BOATING SAFETY
These are not tips……this is the law!
BOATING SAFETY:
 When there is no posted speed limit, a vessel operator shall operate the vessel in such a
manner that will not endanger persons OR property.
 A vessel shall operate at IDLE SPEED when within 100 feet of shore, docks and other
vessels. A vessel that is operating at slow speed is completely off plane, has settled into the
water and is proceeding without wake or with minimum wake. When a vessel is pulling
someone behind their vessel, whether it be a skier, wakeboarder, tube, etc., both the boat and
skier must be outside of the 100 foot designation for idle speed.
 Must have a U.S.C.G. approved for marine use, fire extinguisher on board (B-1).
 Must have a sound-producing device readily accessible (whistle, horn, etc.).
 Must have a copy of current registration on board.
There must be on board the vessel as many flotation devices as there are passengers. These
must be U.S.C.G. approved personal flotation devices (Type I, II or III).
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (PWC, i.e. jet skis, etc.)
 All personal watercraft must carry all equipment required of a Class A motorboat (anchor
and line and paddle or oar not required).
 Must have a U.S.C.G. approved for marine use, fire extinguisher on board (B-1).
 Must have a sound-producing device readily accessible.
 Must have a copy of current registration on board.
 The operator and all passengers MUST WEAR A U.S.C.G. APPROVED PERSONAL
FLOTATION DEVICE (Type I, II or III).
 If the vessel is equipped with a lanyard it must be attached to the operator.
 The operator MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE – 18 years of age if rented. If
the operator is under the age of 18, he/she must have a Boaters Safety card. The card and a
picture I.D. must be carried while operating the PWC or any other vessel with horsepower
greater than 10 HP.
 Allowing someone under the age of 14 to operate a PWC is against the law. Both the
owner and the child are subject to individual fines.
Operation from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise is prohibited.
Important Phone Numbers:
Orange County Marine Patrol: 407-254-6806
Orlando Police Dept. Marine Patrol: 407-246-2442
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS
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Flashlights and battery-powered lanterns are much safer than candles.
Battery-operated radios.
Keep a generous supply of batteries, all sizes, on hand.
Nonperishable food supplies.
Have all prescriptions filled.
Keep a First Aid Kit in your home, as well as your automobile.
Make sure you also have food supplies for your pets, as well as any medical supplies your pets may need.
Remember the kitty litter!
 Have bottled water available in case of possible water contamination.
 Have a good supply of household cleaners, as well as disinfectants on hand.
 Make sure propane tanks are full for use with gas grills and outdoor cooking utensils.
 Make sure your automobile has a full tank of gas.
 Have cash or travelers checks.
 Know proper steps if a ―boil water‖ alert is issued.
 Make sure windows and doors are secure and properly protected from flying debris.
 Discard perishable food items not refrigerated more than 24 hours.
 Turn off lights and appliances during a power outage. It is also a good idea to turn off the main power switch
to your home from the outside electrical box to prevent a power surge and possible damage when power is restored.
 Never touch fallen power lines or wires! Consider all lines to be ―live and dangerous‖.
 Do not try to remove fallen trees/limbs that are entangled with fallen power lines.
 DO NOT use a generator in an enclosed area of the home, including the garage. Do not place under windows
or under crawl spaces where carbon monoxide could potentially enter the home. Make sure your generator is in
working condition by running it about 15 minutes before running any household appliances. Do not plug a portable generator into an outlet; connect it into your electrical wiring or main electrical panel. Try to have a generous
supply of fuel for your generator on hand.
 Know your resources and those of your neighbors.
 Know of residents in your neighborhood who are elderly and may need special requirements. Disabled or
elderly residents who need assistance with mobility or medical needs may be placed on the Special Needs Shelter
Registry by contacting the Orange County Medical Clinic at 407-650-4031. Do not wait until a storm is on the
way…do this now.
 Advise family and/or friends if going to a shelter or staying somewhere other than your home.
 Stay off roadways unless it is an emergency. Watch for debris and road flooding. When streetlights are out,
every intersection is a four-way STOP.
 Have tarp or canvas on hand in case of roof damage.
Make sure all your laundry is done before the storm hits!! Especially underclothes and towels!!
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
Use 9-1-1 only in an emergency.
OUC: 407-823-9150
Progress Energy: 1-800-228-8485
Bell South Repair: 1-800-964-6444 or 611
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Avocado Ranch Dip …. By Tasha Golis
8 servings
We are coming into avocado season.
Into a food processor, add:
1 small garlic clove, peeled and smashed (with a small amount of salt) into a paste
1 avocado, chopped
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 cup low fat buttermilk
Got a favorite recipe?
1 tsp dijon mustard
Send it to the editor.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
Puree until smooth.
Then pulse in:
1 cup fresh mixed herbs (try cilantro, dill, tarragon, basil, and parsley)
Cover and chill. Serve with crudite, or use as a spread or dressing with veggies.
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Be sure to visit the Lake Holden
Property Owners
Association website at
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Thank you Rick Richbourg/Adelphi Agency
for maintaining our website!
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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(PREZ…..Continued from page 1
33rd St. The event will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Please see more information enclosed with this
newsletter. Please, please RSVP to the Lake
Holden website!! This event is free to all paid
members as part of your annual dues, and there
is a $5 per person fee for all guests and nonmembers. Just bring your favorite ―adult‖ beverage and a lawn chair and come to have a great
time!
While not a ―lake issue‖, I would like to advise
everyone to be mindful of one‘s surroundings in
your neighborhoods and who belongs there and
who doesn‘t. In the past few weeks there have
been several break-ins reported and a car stolen
out of a garage. With the Holidays right around
the corner, these instances could increase! Be
mindful of those on foot who are not residents in
your neighborhood and do not hesitate to call 9-1
-1 just to have them checked out. Also be aware
of unfamiliar vehicles who are being persistent in
making their rounds through your neighborhood - once is a mistake, more than that they are look-
ing – get a good description of the vehicle and
a tag number if possible, and call 9-1-1. It‘s better to be safe than sorry!!
Be looking for the date of the Christmas Boat
Parade and Social in the next newsletter. Hope
you are all having a great end to a fantastic
summer!
2016 – Be A Part!!!
Diana Robbins
President
~Thought for the Day ~
―Why is a windshield so large and the rearview mirror so small? So we can look
ahead and move on.‖
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Household Tips….Door To Door Solicitations
DON‘T BE A VICTIM TO DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATIONS. THIS IS INFORMATION YOU SHOULD
KNOW. ANY COMPANY SOLICITING DOOR TO DOOR MUST BE PERMITTED AND LICENSED ACCORDING TO CITY ORDINANCE CHAPTER 45 AND FLORIDA STATE STATUTE 489.
Here are some of the rules that the solicitors must follow:
 It is unlawful for and individual solicitor to solicit at any residence or business where a “No Solicitors”
sign is posted.
 They cannot remain on premises after the owner/occupant requests the solicitor to depart.
 The solicitors cannot conduct business between 5pm and 9am or at any time on Sundays.
 The solicitors cannot approach any back, rear, or side doors.
 They must exhibit permit and picture identification card.
 (For a complete list of this ordinance or state statute please visit www.cityoforlando.net or
www.leg.state.fla.us/statutes.)
NEVER LET ANY SALESPERSON INSIDE YOUR HOME, OR ANSWER PERSONAL QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE LAYOUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR EVERYDAY HABITS AND LIFESTYE (i.e. work
hours, vacation plans, etc.).
AS A REMINDER:
 REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES. CALL 911 WHEN SOMEONE IS ACTING SUSPICIOUS.
 BE ALERT TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AND STAY IN
CONTACT WITH THEM.
 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SERIAL NUMBERS RECORDED FOR YOUR PROPERTY.
 START OR MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS :
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE CRIME PREVENTION UNIT AT 407-246-2461.
Convenient to Lake Holden near
Orange & Michigan
2800 S. Orange Ave, Orlando
407-423-9871
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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(Meeting Minutes…..Continued from page 3)
the 3rd reminder/request for membership
mailed out. Please encourage neighbors to
join the POA. Membership fees go towards
the fish fry/BBQ and into the funds toward
keeping the lake clean.
 Bill and Jan will be moving at the end of the
year, so a replacement to fill his position as
Treasurer needs to be found by the years‘
end. RR thanked him for his years of service
on the board.
Old Business:
Thanks to Larry and Jeannie Jones for a great
fish fry this year.
New Business:
 Check calendars and coordinate at next
meeting to set a date for the Annual BBQ.
 Nonstop Music Rave event set for June 4thJune 5th at the property located on the West
side of the lake off of OBT owned by Park
Place Advantage, LLC. Concern for the outof-character nature of this event and future
plans for the property. The County will shut
down any unauthorized activity at this property. A permit for this event would not be approved due to the nature of the event and the
zoning of the property.
 The owners are interested in making an ‗Air
B&B‘ rental of this property. The LHPOA
needs to be vigilant and proactive in fighting
any change that would be detrimental to the
quality of the life of residents on the lake.
Future permitting info will be available on the
new County website as mentioned before.
 Float-opia event was planned by party renting a house on the lake as a public event.
The event has apparently been cancelled.
LHPOA members need to talk to new
neighbors and educate them and encourage
neighbor/lake respect and awareness.
 The LH WAB is considering utilizing a lake
patrol if it is necessary to maintain the quality
of life for lake residents.
Motion to adjourn
Adjournment: 7:47pm
All dues paying members of the
Lake Holden Property Owners Association
are granted privileges to join our
Lake Holden Yacht Club Facebook group
(WAB…..Continued from page 4)
drains. Always clean up a fertilizer spill from
any surface. http://www.orangecountyfl.net/
Environment/FertilizeResponsibly.aspx
2. Use native plants on your shoreline. Vegetation in your shoreline and yard provide food,
water and shelter for local wildlife. Maintain
emergent plants at your water‘s edge to help
keep the natural balance of the lake‘s ecosystem. http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/manage/why
-manage-plants/aquatic-and-wetland-plantsin-florida
3. Control weeds and pests responsibly. Overuse of pesticides (weed and feed or insect
control products) can harm people, pets,
beneficial organisms and the environment, as
well as upset the lake‘s food chain. Never
use these products near the water‘s edge.
4. Control grass clippings and yard waste. Grass
clippings, leaves and yard trimmings recycled/mulched on site provide nutrients to the
soil and your landscaping. Orange County
Code Chapter 15, Section 15-807 directly
prohibits grass clippings and/or vegetative
material/debris from being deposited,
washed, swept or blown off, intentionally or
inadvertently, onto any impervious surface,
public right-of-way, storm water drain, ditch,
conveyance or water-body.
5. Maintain your septic tank system. (1) Keep
drain field clear, (2) Avoid or limit the use of
toxic chemicals flushed or rinsed down the
drain, and (3) Have the septic tank inspected
or cleaned at least every 3-5 years.
6. Reduce water runoff from rain and irrigation. Construct a burm and swale to control
water runoff if your yard carries pollutants
such as sediments and chemicals that adversely impact water quality. Even runoff to
the sidewalks and streets ends up in our water-bodies.
Attend a meeting, just one. You are welcome
to attend.
If you would like details of any of the WAB‘s projects, please be reminded that all meetings are
open to the public. Meetings are held on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at Facilities Training
Room, 2010 E. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL
32806 at 5:30 PM. Meeting times and locations
sometimes changes so you may wish to verify
same prior to your attending a meeting.
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Important Message from the Treasurer...By Bill Allen
IT’S NOT TO LATE TO PAY YOUR 2016 DUES and JOIN LHPOA ...
Please use the form below to renew your LHPOA membership.
While membership in the Lake Holden Property Owners Association is voluntary, membership does
have its privileges. Membership Includes: Subscription to the Lake Holden News - the Association's
Newsletter, invitation to all the POA picnics and events (You and your immediate family), voting privileges, and most of all... participation and support of OUR Lake, water quality improvements, and all the
great people that live around the lake. The Board is working on a ton of great lake and water quality
improvement projects.
Your support is greatly appreciated. JOIN LHPOA TODAY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE LAKE HOLDEN PROPERTY OWNERS‘
ASSOCIATION, PLEASE CONTACT BILL ALLEN, OUR TREASURER AND
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN AT (407) 438 - 3417
OR BY E-MAIL AT [email protected].
Join by sending in application, below, or if you wish to renew on-line, we are also set up through
PayPal at http://www.lakeholden.org/assoc/join.shtml
LHPOA Membership Application
Name:
Address:
LAKE
HOLDEN
Phone:
E-mail:
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I want to be a part of the solution—please send my newsletter by e-mail to save $$ and paper!
Make
your checks, in the amount of $30.00, payable to the Lake Holden Property
Owners’ Association, Inc. and mail it along with this form to Bill Allen at 627 MacArthur
Dr. , Orlando Fl 32839
LHPOA BOARD MEETINGS— 3rd Wed of Every Other Month at Cecil’s BBQ
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2015 Membership BBQ
hosted by Brenda Worden
Don’t for get to R.S.V.P.
by Oct 19th
on-line @ www.lakeholden.org
or to Diana Robbins at
407-948-6585
LAKE
HOLDEN
LHPOA, PO Box 560882, Orlando, FL 32856
Also visit our website at www.lakeholden.org
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