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Committee works on bathroom plans at athletic facility By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times It’s been close to a year since the dedication ceremony of the new athletic complex at Coginchaug High School, and the football team has just taken to the artificial turf field for its second season. But the facility is not quite complete. In fact, the unfinished bathrooms have made a lot of folks unhappy. After a lawsuit filed by

Durham resident Karen Cheyney in 2009 to stop the athletic complex from being built, the settlement required, among other things, that the work be finished no later than 18 months after the settlement date. But RSD13 had not completed the permanent restroom facilities within the 18 months, and Board of Education members and district officials found themselves at

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Rehabilitation of White’s Farm underway Residents invited on site to watch progress

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Durham receives bat house donation

The bat house on Town Hall. Photo courtesy of Ultimate-Kids.com

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Durham resident Noah Ventola thinks bats are “pretty neat animals.” “I’ve done a lot of research

on their nesting habits, migration — they are really interesting,” he said. Unfortunately, Ventola knows most people aren’t as fond of these flying mammals as he is. “When people hear the word bats, they get the heebie-jeebies,” he said. And Ventola wants that impression of bats to change. In the last four to five years, Ventola said, 80 to 90 percent of all bats in the State of Connecticut have been killed by a fungus called the white-nose syndrome. “Bats have come under a tremendous amount of pressure from white nose syndrome that is killing them off at an extraordinary rate,” he said. “Now more than ever they need clean, safe homes.” And this is where Ventola can help — and has — by donating a bat house (essentialSee Bat, page 15

Sediment removed from Allyn Brook is stockpiled on site. By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Flooding at White’s Farm was so bad over recent years that the town was unable to use the farm in the way it was meant — primarily for passive recreation. “Unfortunately, too many years of neglect caused flooding that is prohibiting any meaningful use of the property as well as encroaching on private property,” First Selectman Laura Francis wrote in an April 2012 Town Times column. “As property owners, we have an obligation to mitigate the damage.” This statement came after contentious selectmen meetings and public forums in 2011, where residents were irritated by the town’s neglect of the property that was deed-

ed to it from the White family in 1966 as part of open space inventory. The land, damaged by flooding of Allyn Brook, which runs through the property, where dead trees and sediment filled the bank, became a marshy, muddy field. Last year, disappointed in the town’s handling, the White family proposed legally transferring the open space from the town back to the family, but that proposal flopped. Since then, the town worked out a plan to restore the Maple Avenue property, and the restoration has finally begun. The eight-week project to restore the wetlands involves excavating the channel back to the way it was originally. “We’re putting it back exactly where it was, following the meanders of the stream,”

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said Town Engineer Brian Curtis. “We’re telling {the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection}, where to dig and how far to dig.” The process began in early September, after protective areas and the streambed were staked out, the area was brushed out to be excavated to determine the grade, and trees in danger of falling into the brook were removed. Now the heftier work is underway — dredging and rechanneling Allyn Brook, from Maple Avenue to Route 68, to prevent future flooding at the property. According to Don Hargraves, a wetland restoration specialist with DEEP and a Middlefield resident, about

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Town Times — Friday, September 28, 2012

Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that is incorrect, give us a call at (203) 317-2448, and we’ll do our best to make things right. Town Times inadvertently left off girls volleyball from the fall sports schedule last issue. See their game schedule page 18. In the last issue, the photo of the Durham Fair souvenir booth being renovated incorrectly stated that fair maintenance workers were completing the work. In fact, the hours of labor were donated by V.M.B. Custom Builders.

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Trees suffered from flooding at White’s Farm.

Rehabilitation (Continued from page 1) 800 to 900 feet of ditch has been dug in the channel so far. Five crew members from DEEP, who are performing the work and using DEEP equipment, are in the process of hauling out the material, which Hargraves described as a “sandy top soil mix.” The material is being stockpiled on site but will be trucked away to an area near the access road.

“We anticipate some of the material being quite attractive to farmers, landscapers or for some municipal purposes,” Francis said. “Some of the material might be more gravel-y and might not be as useful. We believe that might affect the cost, but not sure.” While the cost of trucking the material is still unknown, Francis said right now she knows for certain what the DEEP is going to charge for the project itself — approximately $80,000. Funding is coming 100 percent from the Town of Durham, as no grants were able to be ob-

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tained. In her April 2012 column, Francis reported that “almost 40 percent of the increase this year (in the 201213 budget) is to fund the Allyn Brook rehabilitation project at White’s Farm.” Francis said, “Once again, I am grateful to the residents for funding this project. It allows us to take care of the property that is under our care.” Curtis said he thinks “it’s great” the town is willing to restore the property on its own.

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The next step will be to tackle the second part of the ditch, which heads toward Maple Avenue, he said. Once 90 percent of the ditch is dug, Brian Murphy, from the Inland Fisheries office of DEEP, will determine where the best place is to put trees and rocks to restore natural habitats for fish. Francis said this restoration of the natural habitats is exciting, and thinks the project itself will restore a lot of

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Souvenir from Middlefield The end of summer is sweet: Lindsey Poole, of Massachusetts, hoists a late season watermelon to take home after a weekend trip to her parents’ home in Middlefield. This watermelon was grown in her grandmother’s organic garden. Eleanor Poole, also of Middlefield, has spent decades gardening organically and said she is proud of both her produce and her grandchildren. She was part of Coginchaug Area Transitions 100 gardens initiative this summer. CAT’s next event will be support of the Solarize Durham project at the Durham Fair this weekend and a free October movie Sunday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church. “The End of Suburbia” and good snacks and fellowship will be on tap at that time. All are welcome.

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the Swing Era concert Jazz singer Linda Ipanema and her band, with feature guest baritone Stan Edwards, will pay tribute to the great songs, singers and bands of the swing era Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Middletown High School Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane, and it is being brought to Middletown by the Greater Middletown Concert Association as the first performance in its 2012-13 series of six performances. Call (860) 347-4887 or (860) 346-3369 for further information or to purchase tickets, or visit www.GreaterMiddletownConcerts.org.

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Animals to be blessed at Epiphany By Judy Moeckel Special to the Town Times

We have all seen those garden statues of St. Francis, hand outstretched, feeding the birds. Indeed, St. Francis, who lived from 1182 to 1226, may have had a special relationship with birds. He is said to have preached so convincingly and beautifully that they listened reverently as he traveled along the roads of Assisi, in Italy. But he loved all animals, so much so that, almost 1,000 years later, he is honored as the Patron Saint of Animals. His love of animals extended to nature in all its diversity and beauty. He is revered for living a life of deep faith, and for starting The Franciscan Order of Priests and Brothers, known to most of us as The Francis-

cans. The lifestyle of St. Francis of Assisi exemplified what he preached; he lived a life of brotherly love and peace, lived simply and in close connection with nature. Especially when it came to animals, he believed and lived according to the Scripture he studied: Proverbs 12:10, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The righteous man regards the life of his beast.â&#x20AC;? Job 12: 7-10, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask the birds, ask the beasts and they will teach you.â&#x20AC;? In the Roman Catholic tradition, Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. It is also World Day for Animals, established by the World League for Protection of Animals in 1928 to commemorate the great love and humane work of St. Francis. This day is recognized universally by animal

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To the editor: While Danté Bartolomeo is ready to debate Len Suzio in Meriden, it seems Suzio has better things to do than give the voters the opportunity to hear the candidates discuss the issues. Although the date hasn’t been finalized, his campaign says he already has a conflict. What’s more important than giving time to your constituents? Any politician who’s doing a good job would welcome this opportunity. Why is Suzio so reluctant? We may not be able to ask him, but we can send him a message. Make sure your calendar includes time to vote for Danté Bartolomeo on Nov. 6. Charles Augur Middlefield

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To the editor: I am pleased to introduce to my fellow Durhamites, Cindy Cartier, Republican candidate challenging Ed Meyer for State Senate. Cindy, currently a sitting member of Guilford’s Board of Selectmen, is dedicated and diligent, a civil servant who will help return twoparty government to Connecticut. An attorney, mother, small business owner, (with her husband, she owns two car washes) and former member of Guilford’s Board of Education, Cindy is a new face, a conscientious, enthusiastic candidate who promises to dedicate herself to cutting into the 140 percent spending increases incurred since Ed Meyer took office. We need leadership and change. Join me and vote for Cindy Cartier Nov. 6. Norman Jason Durham

To the editor: Misguided economic policies have put Connecticut on a perilous fiscal course for some time now. Connecticut ranks low among states in providing a good business climate to ensure economic expansion and create a vibrant economy. It is time for new ideas and real leadership in the state legislature. We can make a start to turn things around by sending Cindy Cartier to the State Senate. Cindy in an experienced business professional who will be a refreshing voice in Hartford. She will be part of a team that reduces the regulatory burdens and excessive fees imposed upon businesses and curb higher taxation by reducing wasteful spending. Send a message to our rubber stamp legislature — vote for Cindy Cartier for State Senate. Ray Kalinowski Durham

To the editor: State Senate candidate Danté Bartolomeo has always demonstrated the highest level of transparency and integrity while serving on the Meriden City Council. She says what she means and means what she says. Danté deals with the public honestly and openly, and is dedicated to fighting every day for Meriden, and for the entire 13th District at the State Capitol. Donna M. Golub Middlefield

Government Meetings at Town Hall Durham Government Monday, Oct. 15 Inland/Wetlands, 7:30 p.m. Calendar Tuesday, Oct. 16 (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Oct. 1 Annual Town Meeting, 8 p.m. at CRHS auditorium Fire Department Trustees, 7 p.m. at Durham Volunteer Firehouse Tuesday, Oct. 2 Historic District Commission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 Planning & Zoning, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Thursday, Oct. 4 Public Safety Renovations Planning Committee, 7 p.m. at the Durham Volunteer Firehouse Tuesday, Oct. 9 DMIAAB Task Force, 7 p.m. at Town Hall Clean Energy Task Force, 7:30 p.m. Volunteer Fire Company Drill, 8 p.m. at the Durham Volunteer Firehouse Wednesday, Oct. 10 Board of Education, 7:30 p.m. at John Lyman Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 11 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m.

Board of Finance, 6 p.m. at Town Hall Agriculture Commission, 7 p.m. at Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 17 Recreation Committee, 7 p.m. at DAC Planning & Zoning, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, Oct. 1 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m. WPCA, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.

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To the editor: I lost a black waterproof Twisted Throttle motorcycle bag off my motorcycle around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. The bag opens on both ends and had the following items: black North Face Gore-Tex pants, black Mountain Hardwear Paclite Gore-Tex jacket, blue Mountain Hardwear pullover ¼ zip fleece, black Mountain Hardwear gloves, sunglass case and REI/Nalgene tall water bottle.

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Troop 27 goes on white water trip By Shane and Stephen Phenicie Special to the Town Times Troop 27 of Durham went to seek high adventure on the water in New York at Wild Waters over the summer. The trip was six hours total down the Hudson River. The troop was split into two rafts. One was led by Jim Chan or, as we called him, Tony Stark because of his resemblance to Robert Downey Jr.’s character in “Ironman”. Guide Josh Smith led the second raft. The rapids ranged from class one to class four plus. Both rafts were a blast to go on. During the entire trip, we were cracking jokes and telling stories, when we weren’t getting wet or “falling in.” Our trip started on the Indian River, and while on that we went through two class three rapids known as “Indian Head” and “Gooley Steps”. Once through those rapids, the Indian River purged into the Hudson River. While on the Hudson, we trekked through a series of class three to class four rapids, each with its own unique scenery and navigation. Those rapids go by the names of “Cedar Ledges”, “Blue Ledges”, “The Narrows”, “Osprey Nest”, “Carters Landing”, “Wrap Rapid”, “and Giveny’s Rift”, “The Gun sights”, “Harris Rift”, “Fox Den”, “Bobcat” and the “Bus Stop”. A great and wet time was had by all. Troop 27 meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the hall of the United Churches of Durham. If you are a boy, especially in fifth and sixth grade, looking for an opportunity to learn skills, go on an adventure at least once a month, have leadership opportunities and, most importantly, have fun, come for a visit.

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a Durham Planning & Zoning meeting last April requesting a 24-month extension to complete the utility structure for the restrooms.

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I wonder what I’m getting for my investment in RSD13? We can’t even compete within our District Reference Group as our student scores continue to decline against this group. I was elated to see our director of curriculum comment that she was happy to see more students taking the SAT’s and that AP courses should be expanded. What concerned me most from this recent Town Times story, “BOE examines test scores”, was that we are failing within our own DRG, Group C, which is comprised of the following districts: Andover; Cornwall; New Hartford; Suffield; RSD12; Barkhamsted; Ellington; Oxford; Tolland; RSD13; Bethany; Essex; Pomfret; RSD4; RSD14; Bolton; Hebron; Salem; RSD7; RSD17; Canton; Mans-

field; Sherman; RSD8; RSD18; Columbia; Marlborough; Somers; RSD10 and RSD19. I could understand that some of our students might struggle with test scores when compared with much wealthier districts, but that does not appear to be the case for our DRG. This also does not appear to be the first time I am reading an article in the Town Times on declining test scores for RSD13 within this DRG. What I would like to know is what is our board going to do about these results? How are we going to improve student performance in light of these poor test results and recent changes within Connecticut tying teacher evaluations to this metric or other metrics? Something has to be done as a result of these poor results and I hope it is done quickly for our students’ sake. Joseph P. Dooley Durham

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Durham primary audit complete The Secretary of State randomly chooses 10 percent of all voting districts in Connecticut to audit each election or primary. Connecticut is the only state that conducts an independent audit of its elections and Durham was chosen as part of this process. The Registrars of Voters have successfully conducted their required audit for the Aug. 14, 2012 U.S. Senate Primary. The hand count of the ballots for District 2 exactly matched the computer tabulator’s totals from primary night.

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Durham P&Z reconsiders reappointing Colegrove By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

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On Oct. 3, The Durham Planning & Zoning Commission will continue a discussion from its Sept. 19 meeting regarding whether long-time Town Planner and Zoning Enforcement Officer Geoff Colegrove will be re-appointed to these positions. At the last regular meeting, issues arose concerning his status as an independent representative for Durham as the ZEO and town planner after the consolidation of the Midstate Regional Planning Agency next month, of which he is executive director, P&Z Chair Richard Eriksen said. Next month, Midstate will cease as its own entity and will combine with the Con-

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at, and part building a variety of feeders and houses for native species. “I want kids to be engaged in wildlife by bringing wildlife into the backyards for kids to be part of.” In his woodwork creations, Ventola is focused on crafting sustainably produced feeders and houses for native species, primarily bird houses, bird feeders and bat houses, that are built out of hyper-local products. The wood is grown in Connecticut and each item is built individually by hand. “When possible,” he said, “I try to incorporate stuff we throw out into the products.” For instance, a bird

feeder lid has a bicycle tire hinge where it is opened to fill with seed. “I use bicycle inner tube — a bike shop was going to throw it away,” he said. “I’m trying to put this stuff back into service.” And the base of the feeder is an old window screen. “It was headed to the dump and I took it,” he explained. “It forms the tray in which the bird seed sits. It allows water and such to drain through the birdseed.” “People know I’m looking for these things,” he said about the repurposed material. But there’s another perk to the feeders and houses —

ecological pest control. “It’s natural, chemical free pest control,” Ventola said. “If you can get a colony of 20 to 30 bats (to live in it), a single bat will eat 3,000 mosquitoes in a night.” Last week, the bat house was erected to the backside of Town Hall. Ventola hopes it will not only help the bats, but help change how most people feel about them. “I want people, kids especially, to be exposed to these

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The Mighty Mites (D Squad) took on the Simsbury Raiders Sept. 23 for the second week of a long four-game stretch of road games. This week, captains Dante Salvatore, Peter DeRita, Michael Pitruzzello and Ben Pitruzzello led the Falcons on the field. The game got off to a slow start as both teams traded possession on the first two series. On the second series, the Raiders offense struck first and scored a touchdown to make it 6-0 with 3:27 in the first quarter. Undaunted by the early Raider lead, the Falcons came back and scored on a 50-yard touchdown run by Dalton Sisk. Graysen Egana converted the extra point for a 7-6 Falcon lead. The offense was led by John Palo, Jeremy Mangiameli, Sal Monarca and Zachary Raffles. The defense, led by Drue Fleck, Kevin Lee, Anthony Toth and Hayden Stojak, came in blazing on the next series and stopped the Raiders offense on four straight plays. The offense, feeding off of the big defensive stand scored on the first play when running back Mangiameli followed his blockers and then burst to a 41-yard touchdown run to make the score 13-7. The Falcons came back, stopped the Raiders and forced a fumble just before the half, but ran out of time to add more points.

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from the FBI and will discuss schemes that target the elderly and healthcare fraud. The public is welcome. For more information, call Antoinette Astle at (860) 3497121 to reserve a seat.

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Town Times Friday, September 28, 2012

Classroom share

Students in Julie Abbott’s first and second grade class shared class cheer, games and graphs at John Lyman School’s weekly assembly.

Violette Northup, Tatum Hultgren, Amanda Kowalczyk, Emma Samperi

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Friday, September 28, 2012 — Town Times

Business manager leaving RSD13

Sharing summer stories Angela Polansky’s third/fourth grade class shared summer memories by performing an original poem at last week’s assembly at John Lyman School.

Regional School District 13 Business Manager Pam Mangini will be leaving the district next month. According to Superintendent Sue Viccaro, Mangini’s last day will be Oct. 19, at which time she will move to Regional School District 16 — the towns of Prospect and Beacon Falls — to be its new business manager. “She is going to be missed,” Viccaro said. -Stephanie Wilcox

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SCHOOL AGE Series-ous Fun: (grades 1 to 3) Book discussion that focuses on chapter book series. Saturdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Refreshments served. Lunch Bunch: (grades 4 to 6) Book discussion; bring your lunch, the library provides dessert. Saturdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. LEGO Club: (ages 6 to 12) LEGOs provided — just bring your creativity. Thursdays, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (LEGO donations are needed and always welcome). For more information, call Christine Michaud at (860) 349-9544. All children’s programs require registration. Call (860) 349-9544

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Submitted by Elizabeth Hadlock

Ready, set, Go Far Go Far, the popular running program in RSD13, began Sept. 17 at John Lyman School. Dozens of students participated during recesses. Children have passports to track their miles.

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Friday, September 28, 2012 — Town Times

Town Hall closed Durham Town Hall is scheduled to be closed Friday, Sept. 28, for the Durham Fair. Regular hours resume Monday, Oct. 1.

Registrar of Voters

Middlefield receives federal reimbursement for storm

this week. “Now the question is who are we dealing with? It’s a question of, for some members of Planning & Zoning, how comfortable we are with that continuation of contracting with Mr. Colegrove. “A lot of things still need to be worked out,” Eriksen said. “We are going to take the whole issue up again.” The Oct. 3 meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Public Library.

The Town of Middlefield will receive $64,951.22 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the October 2012 severe storm. This federal reimbursement comes after the town submitted a grant application, and covers 75 percent of eligible costs incurred for emergency relief and recovery assistants as a direct result of the storm. The remaining 25 percent share — $21,650.40 — will be paid by the town. “This is the result of keeping good records,” First Selectman Jon Brayshaw said in an email. -Stephanie Wilcox

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Pumpkin Pizzazz: Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Bring a favorite pumpkin or pumpkins to the library and turn it into a pumpkin masterpiece. The library will supply the necessary arts and crafts. All ages welcome. Ghost Talk by CT Ghost Hunters: Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration recommended. Sydney Sherman, founder, lead investigator and author, will discuss ghost hunting in Connecticut, paranormal investigation and fact vs. fiction. The program will be held at the Community Center.

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The Middlefield Registrars of Voters will be in their office at the Community Center, 405 Main Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. until completion of the Preliminary Registry List for the Nov. 6 election. Immediately following completion of the Preliminary List, the Registrars will post the names and addresses of electors removed from the Registry List. This list will be posted outside the Registrars’ office in the Community Center and in the Middlefield Town Hall.

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