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Over 100 grams of meth seized in Hammondville By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Several individuals have been booked into the county jail on drug related charges since Sunday night. Drug Task Force Agents seized over 100 grams of Methamphetamine last night alone. This morning at approximately 9:30 am, a driver led a Geraldine Police Officer on a chase down County Road 52. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Fyffe Police Department provided backup. The chase ended near the intersection of County Roads 51 and 52 with the suspect in custody. Deputies and Officers found approximately 2 grams of methamphetamine in the suspect’s vehicle. Bobby Joe Townson (37 of Fort Payne) was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Attempting to Elude, Resisting Arrest, and Driving Under the Influence (Combined alcohol and controlled substances). Townson also received several traffic citations. Last night (April 29, 2019) Agents with the
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By Marla Jones Managing Editor MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB314, which would criminalize almost all abortions within the State of Alabama. If passed by the Senate, the bill would make it a Class A felony for a doctor to perform an abortion and a Class C felony for attempting to perform an abortion, unless the mother’s health is at risk. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) and it passed the House by a vote of 74-3. Over 60 of the state’s 104 House members were co-sponsors of the bill. The bill was debated for almost two hours
before votes were cast. Collins stated that the goal of the bill was to have the legislation brought before the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to overturn Roe v. Wade. The bill does not include any exceptions for rape or incest. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) suggested that Collins amend the bill to include exceptions for rape or incest, but Collins insisted that no amendments would be added. The amendment was tabled by a vote of 72-26. Another amendment by Rep. Merika Coleman (D-Midfield) was tabled by a vote of 61-27 that would’ve required state legislators to foot the bill for personally
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defending the law. Rep. Mary Moore of Birmingham stated that Collins was “destroying so many ladies in this country.� “I believe that this chamber...will never make a greater decision that today I believe that with all my heart, protecting the life of an unborn child,� stated Rep. Rich Wingo (R-Tuscaloosa). Collins stated that she was hopeful for the bill’s passage in the Alabama Senate without amendments. Last year, voters in Alabama approved a constitutional amendment that would outlaw abortions in the state, should the Supreme Court ever overturn Roe v. Wade.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed Sen. Greg Albritton’s “clean lottery� bill. It passed with the minimum 21 votes needed to pass an amendment to the Alabama Constitution. As previously reported, the bill isn’t intended to establish a lottery in the State of
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Alabama. Instead, the bill’s passage would allow people the chance to vote on whether or not they want a lottery. Albritton stated that he had anticipated a close vote, but was “pleased... and grateful it’s over.� Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) opposed the bill on the basis that it “doesn’t create enough revenue� for the state. “We need to do a
complete lottery that will grow and get the maximum amount of dollars that we possibly can for the state of Alabama,� stated Singleton. The Senate had previously removed an amendment proposed in committee by Singleton that would have protected jobs and revenues in counties that had
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show will broadcast Monday through Friday from 6am to 9am. “I am so excited to be able to start everyone’s day with laughter. Marshall and I have a great time doing Torch Talk so joining Morning Mayhem feels like the perfect fit,” said Jones. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time, so I’m glad to be able to start my radio career alongside such a legendary personality like Danny Lee.” “I’m so excited to begin this adventure with Marla and Danny,” said Stiefel. “I’m sure we’ll be giving our take on a wide range of topics with a
mix of great, country music. Remember to tune your radio to 98.3 WKEA from 6am to 9am!” Regarding the changes to “The Danny Lee Show”, Lee stated, “It’s still the same quality show with all the music, info and the entertainment! I will be adding two folks to the morning show team in Marla and Marshall that will bring a lot of excitement, differing perspectives and laughter.” “It is a new chapter in the history of The Danny Lee Show that I am excited to see unveiled,” he concluded. “I believe this will be a great addition to our expanding media presence,” said Smith. Morning Mayhem will begin airing on Tuesday, May 7 at 6am.
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METH from Page 1 DeKalb County Drug Task force stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 11 in Hammondville. The driver, Eusebio Sanchez (34 of Fort Payne) was arrested for Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence after approximately 113 grams of methamphetamine was found. Earlier in the night, agents stopped a vehicle off of County Road 27 near Fort Payne. Agents observed the offenders throw a bag out of the vehicle. Approximately 5 grams of methamphetamine was found inside the bag, along with drug paraphernalia. Sonia Posey (46 of Rainsville) and Garry
Chapman (44 of Henagar) were arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sunday night, a patrol Sergeant and Lieutenant were on a Driver Safety Checkpoint at the intersection of County Road 44 and County Road 50 near Fyffe. A vehicle approached the checkpoint with a strong odor marijuana emitting from vehicle. Dominic Avery (23 of Gadsden) was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance after ecstasy was located in the vehicle. He was also charged for Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrests: “We’re very grateful for our task force agents and deputies who worked hard to get these drugs out of our communities. 113 grams of Methamphetamine can ruin a lot of lives,” said Welden. “I also want to commend our deputies for doing the extra work and conducting a Driver Safety Checkpoint Sunday night. Checkpoints are one of many tools we have to get drug users off of our roadways and protect law abiding citizens,” he said. “God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden.
CRIME from Page 1 subject that they did not know his wife and that she was not at the residence. The victim then stated that the suspect was holding a claw hammer and used it to strike him in the head and leg. On scene officers consulted with on scene
LOTTERY from Page 1 facilities dealing with electronic bingo and parimutuel betting. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) also opposed Albritton’s lottery bill. He had previously proposed another lottery bill that would’ve defined a broader lottery system that would have allowed video lottery terminals in counties already practicing electronic bingo and parimutuel betting. The revenues from Albritton’s lottery would be put toward the General Fund and Alabama Trust Fund. It does not fund scholarship programs. The last time that Alabamians had a chance
investigators and the decision was made to arrest Mr. Dupree on charges of Burglary 1st degree and Assault 2nd degree. Mr. Dupree was arrested and taken to Fort Payne Police Department for processing then transported to the Dekalb County Detention Center. Bond was set at $50,000 for the burglary and $25,000 for the assault.
to vote on a lottery, they rejected it. ThenGovernor Don Siegelman's lottery was approved by both houses of the Legislature but ultimately, failed to catch fire with voters. Another attempt at a lottery was made in 2016 by Governor Robert Bentley, who called a special session for a lottery, that never made it out of the legislature. The bill now waits to be discussed in the Alabama House of Representatives, where it once again requires a three-fifths approval from the legislative body. If approved by both houses of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would appear on ballots next March alongside Alabama’s presidential primary ballot.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated! Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania. Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm.
Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved rOnes - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any madult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup. org.
Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776. May 3-4, Vintage Pickin' Barn Sale - The Vintage Pickin' Barn Sale allows you to shop some of the best vendors from around the South! Vintage marketplace featuring farmhouse, primitives, rustic junk, shabby and french country, repurposed goods and more! There will be live music and local food vendors. It will be held at White Oaks Farm. Priority Pickin' passes are $15 and general admission is $6 per person. May 4, DARE 5K Run/ Walk - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office will sponsor the DARE 5K Run/Walk for a Drug Free DeKalb County. It begins at Fyffe HS Gym. Registration deadline to guarantee you a tee shirt will be on April 20. May 5, Mountain Valley Singers Concert The Mountain Valley Singers will present Life, Love and Reminiscence on Sunday, May 5 at 2pm at the United Methodist Church in Albertville. They will present songs from
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Broadway, including: "You've Got a Friend in Me," "Where Is Love?", "Somewhere," "Seasons of Love," "For Good" and more! The concert is free and open to the public. May 9, Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament - Join the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fort Payne for the 13th annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 9. Tee off is at 9am and the team fee is $350 for four players. Lunch will be served and prizes will be given away. To learn more, email the Fort Payne Chamber at info@ fortpaynechamber.com or call us at (256) 845-2741. May 10, Miss Rhododendron Festival Pageant - The Mentone Area Preservation Association will present the 2019 Miss Rhododendron Pageant on Friday, May 10 at 6pm at Mentone Community Church's Family Life Center. May 18, First Responders Day - The City of Rainsville will honor the First Responders of DeKalb County at a special ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at 2pm at the Rainsville City Park. May 18, 11th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run/ Poker Run - Come spend the day looking at vintage, street and hot rods, motorcycles and tractors at the 11th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run/Poker Run! The event will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, May 18 at Crossville City Park. All proceeds from the event go to the Crossville Volunteer Fire Department. May 18, TVRA at the Agri-Business Center - The Tennessee Valley Roping Association will present the Team Roping Competition at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 9am. Books will open at 8:30am. June 1, Memories of Mayberry - The Town of Valley Head will present Memories of Mayberry on Saturday, June 1 beginning at 9am! The festival is free, but donations are welcome with all proceeds benefitting the Valley Head Volunteer Fire Department. The event will feature a cruise-in, great food, lots of fun, live entertainment, door prizes and more! It will be held at the downtown square in Valley Head and feature many familiar faces from Mayberry!
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Southern Torch would like to extend thanks to Mrs. Lorrie Waycaster and Fyffe High School for inviting us to participate in mock interviews for the school's high school seniors. Managing Editor Marla Jones had the opportunity to be a guest interviewer alongside other community leaders, including DeKalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett! All of these students have a very bright future!
LATE TO THE MOVIES Avengers: Endgame joins billion dollar club...in its first weekend
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By Zach Hester Art Director Marvel fans, myself included, have been waiting for the day that we would finally get to see Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Last year, we were treated to Avengers: Infinity War, otherwise known as the beginning of the end for many of favorite characters. In this year’s conclusion to Marvel’s Infinity saga, Avengers: Endgame serves as a gripping, heart wrenching and all around exciting finale for this part of the series. Avengers: Endgame picks up shortly after “the snap� of the Mad Titan Thanos’ fingers that disintegrated exactly fifty percent of the universe’s
population, including some of Earth’s mightiest heroes. Where Infinity War set up this narrative, Endgame glides the story to a strong conclusion for many of our favorites that we’ve seen grow over the past 11 years of films. The three-hour runtime was initially a little wince for me, but the film didn’t feel nearly that long. It drags in some places with unnecessary humor, but such as the usual for Marvel films lately. Like I said, the film does have moments where the plot gets stale, but everything‌literally EVERYTHING is made up for in the final battle. It’s the perfect culmination of everything that this world has led us to. The action will keep you on the edge of your seat and every
single character present gets a chance to shine. Even though I know that *spoilers* we will be saying goodbye to some of the major characters that we’ve come to cherish, this finale feels necessary to take the next step in this series. Marvel will always hold a special place in my heart, so I am breathing a sigh of relief that I loved Avengers: Endgame but also looking to the future for even more fun in the future of this franchise. Rating: ‥‥‥‥ Late to the Movies is a regular column featuring a review of the latest and greatest Hollywood blockbusters with YOUR feedback! Be sure to tune in to our website each week to let us know if you liked the movie for a chance to be featured in the paper + a free movie ticket!
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Well, Spring has sprung and we are celebrating! The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce is kicking off golf season on May 9th by holding our 13th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament at Terrapin Hills Country Club. Partnering with Twin City Used Cars, we will have an option to win a car if you make a hole in one on a designated hole. Twin City Used Cars will also sponsor the winner’s cash
prizes, which is $100 per player on the winning team, along with cash prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and longest putt. Our second place and third place winners will receive cash prizes as well. We will enjoy a Zaxby’s lunch served at 11:00 am with tee off at 12:00 pm, four-man scramble. Zaxby’s of Fort Payne is giving away four spots on their team. If you are interested in a chance to play in the tournament at no cost to you, thanks to Zaxby’s, please email info@ fortpaynechamber.com
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Inside The Statehouse PRISON ISSUES TAKE FRONT AND CENTER By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Folks, taking care of prisoners is not a popular political issue. However, every so often Alabama politicians pragmatically have to acquiesce to the mandates of federal judges and grant our transgressing citizens their rights as determined by the courts. Federal Courts have determined that our felons deserve the rights to adequate imprisonment. You just cannot log them in, lock them up, and give them a basic bunk and rations three times a day. Courts want them to have sufficient space and access to mental health care. Some state prison systems have come under a Federal Court order and have been given instructions on how to run their prisons and how to treat prisoners without regard to how much it costs. We in Alabama know that all too well. We went down that road a few
years ago with Judge Frank Johnson. We are headed in the same direction again. Alabama, like many states, has prison overcrowding and violence problems. Just as the Legislature began preparing their budgets for the coming year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) in conjunction with all our U.S. Attorneys in concurrence, has sent Alabama a clear message that the state’s overcrowded and understaffed correctional system is in incredibly poor physical shape. In a precise outline the Justice Department clearly defines the remedies that the state must take to avoid federal intervention. This detailed report focuses on the most acute problems, which are sexual abuse, drug trade and extortion and the lack of adequate mental health for prisoners which is causing a high suicide rate. The federal investigators clearly said that the prisons are so dangerous that there is reasonable
cause to believe that the state is in violation of the U.S. Constitution. Their outline clarified to the state that the overcrowding problem will and should be addressed by additional prisons. However, the report further said that new facilities will not resolve the contributing factors to the overall unconstitutional conditions. Judge Myron Thompson has been overseeing the mental health issues in the prisons for several years. The Alabama Legislature has shown Judge Thompson a good faith effort toward remedying our prison shortcomings and Judge Thompson has responded with leniency. In 2015, the Alabama Legislature passed Criminal Justice reform legislation that greatly reduced the number of inmates in Alabama. Through legislative efforts the state prison population has decreased from nearly 200 percent of capacity to about 160 percent. First on most wish
lists for prisons is increasing our staffing levels and improving the pay scale for correctional officers. Alabama prison guards are the lowest paid in the nation. Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), who chairs the General Fund Budget Committee dropped an extra $80 million into the budget last year for increased prison personnel spending. Even then, as Clouse told a Dothan Chamber Commerce group in February, “People are not beating down doors to be prison guards.� The Alabama Department of Corrections is asking for a sizeable increase this year to hire additional correctional officers, which will probably be granted. Gov. Ivey quickly responded to the report by saying she is committed to working with the DOJ to address the problems. The Governor said she is proceeding with her plan to build new prisons, which is expected to cost a billion dollars. This is validation that her initial plan to build
new prisons is the right path. The problem in the Legislature is, “How do you pay for them and where do you put them?� Under any new plan to build or lease new prisons, it must be coupled with prison sentencing reform which is being implemented in a good many states. This reform must include a revised sentencing structure and some inclusion of alternative sentencing options to the state penitentiary system for offenders who pose no threat of violence to society. A good example is that currently under Alabama Law, the second time a person is caught in possession of marijuana they are charged with a felony, and then under the
“three strikes� law you could send someone to prison for life after three felony violations for smoking marijuana. Marijuana use should probably not result in a felony conviction unless it is for trafficking. State Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) has done a yeoman’s job leading Alabama’s Criminal Justice Reform efforts. He will be at the forefront of the prisons working with Governor Ivey. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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DEATH NOTICES WT WILSON Mack Van McCollum - 87 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, April 28. A graveside service was held at 1pm on Wednesday, May 1 at Mountain View Memory Gardens with Rev. David McCarrol and the Honorable David Rains officiating. Henry Allen Steedley, Sr. - 64 of Fyffe, passed away on Friday, April 26. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Monday, April 29 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bobby Heiley. Burial followed in Green’s Chapel Cemetery. Billy Joe “Joey� Maddox, Jr. - 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, April 26. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Phyllis Dianne Cleveland - 66 of Dawson, passed away on Thursday, April 25. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Sunday, April 28 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Bryant Holiness Cemetery. Makayla Lynn Otinger Morgan - 23 of Sylvania, passed away
on Thursday, April 25. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Sunday, April 28 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Old Sardis Cemetery. Ricky Glen Jones 62 of Langston, passed away on Monday, April 29. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kenneth Brown - 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 30. Funeral services were held at 11am on Thursday, May 2 at Fort Payne Christian Center with Pastor Elaine Homer officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Audie Jo Holcombe - 75 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, April 29. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Thursday, May 2 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Keef officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Rick Lamar Young - 62 of Section, passed away on Monday, April 29. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Friday, May 3 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Air Force military honors.
RAINSVILLE Jerry Clayton Thompson - 69 of Dutton, passed away on Friday, April 26 at Highlands Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, April 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Troy Young and Brian Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Larry Deering - 73 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, April 27 at Mount Royal Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Monday, April 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Earnest Corbitt officiating. Lola Brown - 84 of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday, April 28 at her residence. Funeral services were held at
2pm on Wednesday, May 1 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Laura Lemley officiating. Burial followed in Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery. Anthony Thomas Majusiak, Sr. - 77 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, April 30 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Thursday, May 2 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
BURT William Jeff Couch, Sr. - 73, passed away on Friday, April 26. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Monday, April 29 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Alan Hammonds officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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CORNER STONE Ronald Dean Kilgore - 66 of Trenton, Ga., passed away on Saturday, April 27 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 30 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charles Underwood officiating. Burial followed in Straightway Cemetery.
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CORNER STONE Jerry Wayne Bishop - 75 of Albertville, passed away on Friday, April 26 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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BEST OF THE BEST The Plainview Varsity Softball Team defeated the Sylvania Rams last weekend to win the DeKalb County Championship! (Cheryl Boydston | Southern Torch)
Fort Payne Boys Soccer advanced in the Class 6A State Playoffs with a 3-0 win over Albertville High School. The victory improves the Wildcats record to 15-7-2 for the season. (Submitted Photo)
The Sylvania Soccer Team defeated Mars Hill tonight, 1-0 to advance to the second round of AHSAA State Soccer Playoffs. They will play at Westminster in Huntsville on May 3 at 5pm. (Submitted Photo)
The Collinsville Boys Soccer Team advanced in the Class 1A-3A State Playoffs with a 6-1 win over Mars Hill Bible School on Tuesday. They will face Whitesburg Christian on Thursday, May at 6pm.
For the sixth year in a row, the Fort Payne Track Team won the 6A Area 4 Sectional Championship! (Submitted Photo)
Congratulations to Crossville High School Freshman, Ty Bouldin and teammate Hunter Baldwin for winning the Alabama TBN High School State Championship . The team was led by Boat Captain and former Crossville HIgh School Teacher/Coach, Kent Bouldin. (Submitted Photo)
Lane Ingram won low medalist at the Alabama High School Athletic Association Golf Sectionals . He will advance to the Sub State Golf Finals next week. Ingram is pictured with Valley Head Golf Coaches, Chuck Williams and Shane Ingram. (Submitted Photo)
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