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David Rios Earns State-Wide Recognition for Football Talent

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Congratulations to Roma High School Mighty Gladiator student and Varsity Football player David Rios on being named an All-State Honorable Mention for Linebacker by the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors!

In order to play football and attain this honor, Rios not only had to maintain an outstanding performance on the field all season, he also had to maintain Rios shows what it means to be good grades and be in excellent standing in his school discipline an excellent student athlete. Way in order to maintain eligibility to to make the Gladiator Nation proud!! play during the year.

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Congratulations to Clarissa B. Alvarez and Rey Rodriguez, re-elected Roma ISD School Board Members who were sworn recently, as well as Ricardo A. Perez, newly elected school board member who was also sworn. Also, a big congratulations to Clarissa B. Alvarez who was nominated and unanimously voted in by her fellow board members as Roma ISD School Board President!

Roma High FFA Quiz Team Advances to Area Competition

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Congratulations to Roma Middle School Mariachi Escandon De Santander for earning Second Place at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Competition in the Middle School Division!

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Congratulations to all the Roma ISD FFA members who advanced to Area competition. This marks the 2nd time in Roma ISD History that a FFA Quiz Team advances to Area competition. We are extremely proud of our students and our FFA chapter for what we have been able to accomplish. Congratulations!

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Roma ISD Adding Digital ID Security System at All Campuses by Fall 2019 Roma ISD is starting the process of installing a new system called RAPTOR at our campuses. The computerized system allows schools to input visitor information, check security status on visitors with state databases, ensure custody arrangements are followed, and ensure student entrance and exit to campus is tracked and logged.

All these procedures were done by hand before, but now will be completely digital,

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Texas Starr 4H Visited Retama Manor Nursing Center Residents

Christmas came early for the residents at Retama Manor Nursing Center as the Texas Starr 4H had a great time visiting with the residents. Members, Parents and Club Managers received them with winter essentials. Club members sang Christmas songs and with enthusiasm, smiles and happiness, the residents received their gifts. Retama Manor Nursing residents blessed and thanked club members for their generosity. Texas Starr 4H club members and parents look forward to next year.

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Roma High School JROTC Team Competes in San Antonio

(Write up and photos courtesy Ltc. Luis Barrera, Roma High School JROTC Instructor.)

Some Gladiator Battalion Cadets put their fitness skills to the test at Camp Bullis, San Antonio, TX on Dec. 8, 2018.

It was all a part of Northeast ISD, San Antonio, TX JROTC Raider Challenge programs in Camp Bullis, TX, US Army Base Northwest of San Antonio, TX. Cadets were put through a series of activities that tested their speed and agility. Activities included a race to construct and then use a rope bridge over a creek, 5K Team Run thru the woods, Gauntlet, Obstacle Course and the Crucible (a timed event that includes pushing a Hummer).

“Everyone is here for each other no matter what team they are on,” said Cadet Uvaldo Garcia, a sophomore member of the Roma High School JROTC Raider

program. “So, if anyone team is not finish before ours, we’re all there for each other. We support one another even though we are running against each other.”

Most of the teams came from the San Antonio area, but besides us, teams from the Houston and Fort Worth area also attended the Raider Challenge.

“We came to this Raider Challenge for the opportunity to measure ourselves with the bigger JROTC programs from the state and how good our Raider teams is” said Team Raider Captain Gerry Flores. Roma came in third overall out of 19 teams in our classification. The boys came in 1st in the Rope Bridge Construction. Our next major raider competition is the annual La Copa Ranch Raider Challenge in which we are the two time reigning champions on Feb. 9, 2019.

Paulina Guerra Honored for Presentation at School Board Meeting

Roma High School student Paulina Guerra gave an excellent presentation on the character trait of “Perseverance” at the School Board Meeting.

VIDEO Continued from Front Page https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ “I believe this video will help Video: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ driver/media/Community%20 lower the tension in a traffic stop – and, I hope, allow both the driver/media/Flashing%20 Safety%20Education%20Act. pptx driver and the officer to be safe Lights.mp4 Anyone who watches the video PowerPoint Presentation: and walk away from a traffic stop.

Anyone who drives should take time to watch this presentation, no matter how long they’ve been driving,” said TDLR Executive Director Brian Francis.

The law requires that driver education and driving safety curriculum include information about proper procedures for citizen and law enforcement interaction during traffic stops.

One of the goals of the new law is to lessen tensions and anxieties that may arise during interactions between officers and citizens that could lead to undesired outcomes.

“Flashing Lights” is a 16-minute combined video and PowerPoint presentation.

and presentation is encouraged to complete the survey at the end of the presentation to assist TDLR with evaluating the impact of the video.

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R.T. Barrera Elementary School Roma Middle School Students Eagles Plant Annual Garden Perform Well at UIL Academic Meet

The Mighty R.T. Barrera Elementary School Eagles are preparing raised beds, pots and land to plant their winter crops. This marks the 7th year the school works in collaboration with Texas Agri-Life Extension to create a Congratulations to the Roma Middle School students who earned several awards at the UIL Academic community garden at their school. Way to go Eagles!

Meet recently held at K. White Middle School, which is part of Mission CISD! Our Mighty Gladiators continue to impress across the Rio Grande Valley!

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Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.

Lineup begins at 9:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St. Cash prizes to be presented at County Fair Parade of Champions **FLOATS WANTING TO BE JUDGED MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY** Entries not wishing to be judged may pay onsite the day of the parade. **On-site registration, $30 entry fee for every other vehicle entered.** All first responder vehicles may participate in the parade with no charge.

Name of Organization or School_______________________________________ Responsible Person__________________________________________________ Phone Number of person responsible for float_____________________________ Mail or deliver this form & $30 fee to Tissa Peterson, 400 N. Britton Ave., RGC, 78582 postmarked by February 18, 2019 Parade Marshal: …

The 2019 Starr County Fair Queen and her court, to be crowned on Saturday, February 2, will be riding on the Queen’s float sponsored by the Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors.

Schools, day care centers, and businesses are encouraged to enter the annual Starr County Fair Parade. It is a Western parade, and all entries should be appropriate for youth.

Preregistration is only required by floats wishing to be judged. All other entries may register on-site at the end of South Britton Avenue, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The fee of $30 per entry may

be paid and an entry card for each vehicle obtained from Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at the USPS mailbox on South Britton Avenue next to the Compass Drive-In Bank after the vehicle is in line. Park your vehicle, then send a representative.

Floats will be judged on theme, creativity, and workmanship.

The theme and the name of the sponsoring organization should be clearly displayed on the float.

For more information, call Tissa Peterson at 956-500-1430, text preferred, or by email at tissapete@aol.com or call Claudia at 956-488-0122 during business

hours.

The parade will once again proceed east on Main Street to historic Fort Ringgold.

The City of Rio Grande City and TXDOT are asking that no vehicles park on Main Street along the parade route so that emergency vehicles may come through if necessary. Parking is on the side streets and parallel streets north and south of Main.

The city of Rio Grande City asks that prizes and candy not be thrown from vehicles. If they are to be distributed, it should be done by persons walking, so children are not tempted to approach

vehicles.

With floats and vehicles lining up on Water Street, walking groups will line up on the median of South Britton. Only bands, JROTC, and horses will line up on Britton Avenue north of Main Street.

There will be rosette ribbons and money prizes for the top floats. Checks will be presented at the Parade of Champions at 3:00 on Saturday, March 2.

Horses and marching groups, including bands, are encouraged to participate free of charge.

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Mrs. Liliana Olivarez Principal at Grulla Elementary School is proud to announce the 2nd 6-wks Honor Roll for the school year 2018-2019 PRE-KINDER Elvia Estrada “A” Jazlyn Itzel Arispe, Adalee Jean Barrera, Cameron Carrillo, Gerardo Galaviz, Kimbri Renee Garza, Jesus Guel Jr., Alessandra Gutierrez, Bruno Lopez, Angel Efrian Martinez, Yulissa Morin, Azbel Perez, Aaron Ramirez Gonzalez, Emalee Mae Rodriguez, Rilynn Deann Ruelas, Omarenzie Raenell Solis, Francisco Javier Torres III., Adrianey Trevino, Ulises Tadeo Rodriguez Lopez Miriam Lopez “A” Leandro Joel Acevedo, Jacob Alexander Alanis, Anthony Louis Cerros, Dean Angel Garcia, Eiza Victoria Gonzalez, Teofilo Guajardo III., Dario Alessandro Guzman, Abdiel Angel Olivares, Adrian Alexander Olivares, Alyssa Breanne Ortiz, Gael Alexis Ortiz, Noree Lyn Pena, Alejandro Ramirez Jr., Aubrie Jocelyn Saenz, Ariadne Minnelie Silva Hernandez, Soraya Zurita “A & B” Araceli Olivarez “A” Amayranni Barrera, Jayden Mia Bazan, Julissa Aubree Cantu, Jaylee Jisel Garza, Mya Ellie Garza, Midnight Khaleesi Gomez, Avery Grace Gonzalez, Roel Ediel Lopez, Austin Gadiel Moreno, Dez Ozuna, Leah Jo Rivera, Ryan Rodriguez, Victor Jose Rojas, Maegan Denae Salinas, Elizabeth Santos, Paige Marie Soto, Joseph Joe Zarate, Josiah Joe Zarate, KINDER Irma Garcia “A” Sofia Bermudez, Jose Jonnatan Campos Jr., Adriel Isidro Carrillo, James Castillo, Cesar Alberto Corona Vazquez, Emma Lou Estrada, April Garcia, Krystina Yvette Garcia, Brianna Itzayanie Garza, Danica Faith Guerra, Ezequiel Lopez Jr., Jasmine Monique Lopez, Javier Alonso Marroquin, Aaron Omar Ortiz Jr., Natalia Nicole Ortiz, Isaac Rodriguez, Camila Zarazua Priscilla Garcia “A &B” Jesus Adrian Martinez Daniel Martinez Jr. “A” Alessandro Luis Acevedo, Tony Ayden Alaffa, Jaquelynn Nicole Andrade, Mila Bermudez, Devin Briseno, Samantha Jo Galvan, Juan Manuel Garcia III., Maria Liliana Garza, Chelsea Guerrero, Fabian

Antonio Isaguirre, Danaitzel Lopez, Alyson Arleth Ramos, Audrey Ava Solis “A & B” Andy Alaniz Jr., Natalia Diaz, Jorge Salinas Jr. Mary Lynne Rodriguez “A” Kenya Nicole Barrera, Ian Uriel Corona, Ricardo Antonio Diaz, Aneisy Leeann Garcia, Aurora Lucero Garza, Israel Lopez, Eden Olivares, Jesus Emilio Salazar Garza, Delahyla Salinas “A & B” Salome Gonzalez IV., Jasmine Gonzalez Maggaly Arlynn Villarreal “A” Antonio Flores Jr., Yamilexi Yudith Flores Rubalcava, Kairi Jade Flores, Anaysa Lynette Garza, Jesica Sarai Ibarra, Matthew Ismael Ochoa, Erik Pena Jr., Yaselie Quiroz, Victor Alfonso Rios Jr., Sholanny Rodriguez, Breanna Sofia Salinas, Hailie Rae Salinas, Jayden Zarazua “A & B” Zoraya Zarate 1ST GRADE Deyanira Ozuna “A” Li-Rey Garcia, Nevaeh Alexandra Garza, Ethan Oskar Hernandez, Jocelyn Marroquin, Alani Ixchel Martinez, Emmalyn Marie Rodriguez, Lynnette Berenice Rodriguez, Pedro Santiago Rosales, Diana Villarreal “A & B” Emiliano Barrera, David Leal, Chasity Miari Ortiz, Emmanuel Jay Rios, Elaine Itzel Trevino,Kaylee Isabella Salinas Jennette Pena “A” Dante Alberto Alaniz, Keyleen Flores, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Jovan Javier Garza, Maria Guadalupe Garza, Lisa Maree Hasbun, Brianda Nelly Hernandez, Analease Yaricxa Martinez, Destiny Faith Quiroz, Jade Joelle Rivera, Everardo Salinas “A & B” Danny Casiano Jr., Dayaly Gonzalez Villarreal, Bryan Villarreal, Hailey Nevaeh Morin Nikita Danielle Pena “A” Bella Valentina Gonzalez, Madelyn Martinez, Francisco Portillo Jr., Jasleen Lynnette Serna, Abran Vera Jr., Dylan Lee Zarate, Angel Rodriguez Lopez “A & B” Elian Rae Farias, Susana Amy Garcia Brenda Salinas “A” Julianna Jaylee Andrade, Ayssa Naime Cantu, Jahaziel Garza, Destiny Dee Gomez, Alexia Ithays Olivares, Javier Pena Jr., Eric

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Grulla Elementary School 2nd 6-wks Honor Roll Ayden Rodriguez, Damian Jaiel Vergo “A & B” Renzo Barrera, Biyani Geraldine Bazan, Johnathan Matthew Jimenez, Samarah Lopez, Yamilex Medina, Jaylah Lamar Ortiz, Rogelio Villarreal 2ND GRADE Nancy Cahue “A” Jesus Alberto Corona Vazquez, Devanie Yazmin Diaz, Daisy Samai Gonzalez, Gloria Margarita Gonzalez, Jayden Pablo Martinez, Airam Emmanuel Saenz, Nicole Maria Trujio “A & B” Daisy Lee Davila, Ethan Anthony Elicerio, Rodolfo Flores, Jacob Lopez, Aryllet Alaiy Pena, Maria Adamaris Sarinana, Ramiro Rodriguez Lopez Marta I Flores “A” Yamilet Carranza, Krystal Lynette Garcia, Briella Garza, Liliana Garza, Ivan Cristobal Salinas, Eric Lee Salmon Jr., Ivan Zarazua “A & B” Mia Valeria Gonzalez, Gianna Lexi Nunez, Cecilia Melina Quezada Villarreal, Elijah James Ramirez, Kaylee Salinas Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Ezequiel Gonzalez Dulce Crisol Romo “A” Carlos Armando Belmares, Sergio Contreras Jr., Sebastian Resendez, Ry-Lee Milez Soliz, Victoria Roel Tamez, Anngella Vazquez “A & B” Meleni Vianey Adame, Jose Maria Barrera Jr., Jose Ediel Gonzalez, Briceiry Isaguirre, Nancy Edith Salinas Dania Salinas “A” Lauren Ashley Barrera, Adalnetzy Garcia Cantu, Luis Lauro Garza Jr., Savannah Gizelle Gutierrez, Analee Delia Leal, Michel David Limon Jr., Julie Ann Lopez, Filiberto David Martinez, Liliana Imelda Martinez, Odalys Rios “A & B” Angela Vianney Alaniz, Mia Eleyna Rodriguez, Roel Solis III. 3RD GRADE Socorro Chavana “A” Deyaritzene Aizza Alaniz, David Antonio Campos Jr., Joselien Chapa Garcia, Ruben Galaviz Jr., Adrian Garcia, Jayden Matthew Garza, Aileen Marie Moreno, Caitlin Isabella Rucker, Isaiah Eli Salinas “A & B” Ruben Eden Lopez, Aurora Mendiola Garza, David Pena

Priscilla Garcia “A &B” Sebastian Alvarez, Alexander Ronaldo Trevino, Kamila Alani Cantu Requena, Amanda Gonzalez “A” Sergio Isaguirre III., Reymundo Lopez, Kristalynn Mia Perez, Jordyn Alexandra Torres “A & B” Jesus Eloy Gutierrez Jr., Mike’L West Hawkins Cantu, Aniela Ramirez Carina Guerrero “A” Ernesto Beltran, Ernesto Nathan Elicerio, Delaney Hernandez Villarreal, Leonela Lee Ann Ramirez “A & B” Maryse Alanis, Ramon Gerardo Barrera Jr., Itzel Cruz, Jocelynn Marie Lopez, Emilio Casimiro Villarreal Alexandra Hellmund “A” Juan Antonio Lopez, Layla Litzel Lopez “A & B” Shanehl Lareine Avalos, Sebastian Ulises Fernandez, Jazlyn Flores, Job Hernandez Jr. 4TH GRADE Deisy Bazan “A” Naeli Jazbell Farias, Amber Nichole Garza “A & B” Graciela Guadalupe Bazan, Ana Reyna De Leon Martinez, Damaris Yamilee Diaz Lucia Catalina Gonzalez “A” Brianna Denise De Leon, Mairany Garcia, Joel Adalberto Gonzalez, Carlos Daniel Ibarra “A & B” Jose Luis Alaffa III., Fernando Garza, Leonardo Garza, Mariely Garza, Jesus Mendez Garza, Jeshua Olivares, Loretta Nicole Silva, Gabriella Nicole Solis Joana Rodriguez “A” Thor Rivera “A & B” Brianna Jasmine Davila, Devani Elaine Gonzalez, Millie Lee Guel, Litzy Guerrero, Kaylynn Ivanna Lopez, Fredie Alexander Martinez, Aubrey Nevaeh Quiroz, Jonathan Zuniga Chavira Olga A. Lopez “A” Gabriella Itzel Banda, Denessa Alizae Elizondo “A & B” Alexis Isaiah Barrera, Peyton Raine Garza, Sergio Alberto Lopez Jr., Kalinah Montenegro, Alex J Moreno, Rowen Jay Ramirez, Erik Rivera, Adelyn Ayleen Salmon, Kylie Rose Solis, Bertha Alicia

Zendeja Deleon, Diego Azael Zendeja Deleon 5TH GRADE Idolina Ramon “A” Kimberly Elayne Chapa “A & B” Jacob Isaiah Cardoza, Jacob Rosh Hawkins Cantu, Eddie Marroquin, Matthew Eli Martinez, Eleyne Mendoza, Michael Darren Ortiz, Nalanie Yvette Pena, Yaletzy Alexandria Perales, Esmeralda Perez, Aiden Eliah Rivera, Leonel David Soto, Joelissa Torres Pompa, Adrian Velasquez Jr. Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Osvaldo Pena Jr., Jorge Luis Quezada Villarreal Jessica L Salinas “A” Carlos Cantu, Layla Lynn Flores, Mia Anahi Martinez, Madison Marie Montalvo, Denaly Ozuna, Edrie Camilla Rangel, Yailyn Reyna Garza, Julian Andrew Zarate “A & B” Abigail Gomez, Ailynn Leylani Martinez, Jaqueline Martinez Ontiveros, Omar Izaiah Quiroz, Kendra Eileen Rios, Leylanie Azenetth Rodriguez, Robert Jerry Ruelas, Eddieberto Saenz, Anaeli Salinas Flores, Jeanelle Nicole Villarreal Lisette Solis “A” Bryan Hinojosa, Sophia Monique Monsivais, Ytzel Morin, Destiny Marie Rosales, Jose Angel Vasquez “A & B” Alejandra Alvarez, Elvia Hillary Davila, Danyiel Del Bosque, Alexa Johana Garcia, Jazlyn Marie Garza, David Guerra Jr., Edwin Andrew Lopez, Perla Maritza Rodriguez, Derick Nathan Salinas, Skylene Desiree Sanchez Zarate, Juan Marcos Villavicencio Flores Nancy Lee Villarreal “A” Deann Ilene Flores, Genesis Garza, Kassandra Elizabeth Garza “A & B” Ashley Castillo, Joshua Andrew Flores, Lorissa Marie Flores, Christie Garza, Sarai Garza, Jeremiah Anthony Lopez, Tadiel Angel Olivares, Jocelynn Alexia Quiroz, Jaeda Alani Salinas, Ruven Villalobos, Carlos Manuel Villarreal

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Mortenson Construction Presents Delia G. Garcia Elementary School “Catch the Wind” to 5th Grade Students Hosts Successful Fall Festival

By: Joe Martinez, Roma ISD CTE/State Comp. Director Fifth graders from across Roma ISD were treated to a presentation on the importance of wind and energy resources entitled “Catch the Wind”.

Mortenson Construction representative Carlos Acuna shared information on wind and energy conservation, wind turbines, and STEM career fields and opportunities in the wind energy industry.

He also discussed various energy resources and displayed the process of erecting a wind turbine. “Catch the Wind” was created by Mortenson team members to teach elementaryage children about wind energy, introduce them to construction careers, and provide Mortenson teams with an opportunity to build relationships within the community where they work.

Thank you to Mortenson Construction for the very informative session and thank you to all the 5th grade students for their excellent behavior, engagement and inquiring questions!

Veterans Memorial Elementary School Patriots Participate in Anti-Bullying Presentation

Delia G. Garcia Elementary would like to thank all the parents, teachers and staff for their donations and contributions to ensure the school’s first Fall Festival was a success. Special thanks to the Roma High School Student Council for volunteering at the different booths and games. It was a beautiful day and all the Warriors had fun!

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Want butterflies?

Plant some climbing milkweeds

While on a pontoon boat trip on the Rio Grande near Mission a few years ago, we saw a vine hanging over some shrubs along

the river’s edge. It was covered with brightly colored butterflies.

They danced and shimmered in the sunlight.

On closer inspection, a member of our group identified it as a Mexican milkweed vine. It was said to be common in the Valley.

During the years since that viewing, I’ve searched without success for other specimens;

none have appeared.

I was anxious to plant some here at Ranch Lomitas since our visitors often come to see butterflies.

Not having found any in the wild, I called various companies which sell native plants. Most hadn’t even heard of milkweed vines. My next approach was to consult my library of wildflower

books. I found the listing I sought in only one book: The Audubon Society Fieldguide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region.

The milkweed vine, it told me, is commonly called “climbing milkweed” and has the scientific name Funastrum cynanchoides.

Part of my difficulty in finding information about it was caused by the fact that the taxonomists (who certify scientific names) have changed the genus name from Funastrum to Sarcostemma and then back to Funastrum.

plant and I could gather a few seeds in season.

If you haven’t visited the NABA Butterfly Park, you ought to. This time of the year the butterflies are abundant and, having many of both nectar and host plants, the caterpillars can also be seen.

If you need directions on how to get there, call 956-583-5400. It’s next to Bentsen State Park.

Back to the climbing milkweed.

It’s a vine with stems up to 10 feet in length and blooms in October.

The blossoms are in umbels which means that the individual flowers are each at the end of a short stem and many stems radiate out from a central point much like you see when watching bursts of fireworks. The umbels are up to 4 inches across and each blossom is about 1/2 inch wide with 5 petals and 5 sepals. Like

With the name finally settled, I called the North American Butterfly Association in Mission and was told that they had it.

They might be able to supply a

typical milkweed flowers, there are 5 tiny “hoods” in the center.

The color is creamy white, often tinged with purple or pink.

The seed pods are about 3 inches long, plump raindrop shaped, hairy and contain numerous seeds each with a parachute of silky filaments which allow it to be distributed by wind when the pod splits open.

The leaves are about 2 1/2 inches long and narrowly heart shaped. They are in opposite pairs, one on each side of the stem.

If you break a stem, it oozes a milky sap like milkweed plants do -- hence the name milkweed.

The climbing milkweeds are found in Texas, northerly into Oklahoma and westerly to California. The butterflies love them wherever they’re found.

Do visit the NABA Butterfly Park in Mission.

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