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The Kids Club after-school program at the Martensville Library held an action-filled afternoon on Monday, January 21, with a theme of ninjas. To kick-off the fun, children excitedly sat through a story, then designed their very own ninja stars and paper bag ninjas. The group of approximately 15 kids, ranging from ages 6 to 9, had lots of fun and expelled lots of energy while showing off their karate skills. “They can either sign up for all of the weeks or just sign up for the themes or the activities that they are interested in,” Katie McKay-Argyriou said, as she prepared the room for the kids. The once-a-week program has room for about 15 kids, and although the groups are often full, any kids interested are encouraged to come down and have some fun. A new week means a new theme, and the upcoming ones are fun for all. Upcoming events include; ‘Celebrating Snow Day’ and ‘I Survived’. “There is a book series called ‘I Survived’, which is based off of real events that have happened, such as hurricanes or earthquakes. We are going to do one off of that,” McKay-Argyriou explained. In addition to the weekly events and themes, there are also holiday crafts that take place around each holiday year-round, with a Valentine’s Program taking place in February. McKay-Argyriou noted that the biggest attraction is the games. “The kids always love the games. Usually we have prizes, so they get to pick out a prize from our big treasure box if they finish whatever game we’re playing.” Of course, since this is a library program, books are always incorporated into each program to help encourage the kids to discover the joy of reading. For more information about after-school program, look inside the City of Martensville Program Guide, contact the Martensville library at (306) 956-7311, or find them on Facebook.

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On January 15th, the residents of Golden Sunset Villa were treated to a meal donated by the Martensville & District Lions Club. They went all out with the meal, which was complete with chicken, fries, buns and more, all from our local A&W. Lions President Geoff Passey said that they chose A&W not only for the delicious food, but also because they’re a business that supports the community. “We have done this before, at Spruce Manor in Dalmeny, and we thought ‘well, if we’re doing it in there, we might as well do it here for some of the Martensville residents.’ It’s like a Christmas, New Year’s type of meal for the residents and it gives them a little chance to have something

instead of having to pay out of pocket for a meal,” Passey said. The food was enjoyed by all, and the Lions hope to make this an annual tradition. “We're hoping to make this an annual event, and we’ll be talking and keeping in touch and saying, ‘let’s pick a date.’ Maybe next year we’ll let them pick a menu,” Passey concluded, as home-made desserts were passed around the room. Remarks such as “delicious,” and “very, very good,” were exclaimed by the ladies, and they will patiently be waiting for the next meal. They would like to say a big thank you to the Lions Club and feel very lucky to have such great members in the community.

As part of December’s “Sugar Plump Fairy” challenge, the Martensville’s Curves location raised $300 that owner/ operator Wendy Staples decided to donate to the local KidSport organization. Having read about how many local children utilize funding provided through KidSport in the Martensville Messenger, Staples thought that it would be the perfect place for the funds to go. “I thought putting the money towards a program that helps our local youth participate in sports lined up perfectly with what we are all about here,” Staples said. Angie Reddekopp, City of Martensville Program Coordinator, was on hand ABOVE: Wendy Staples - owner/operator of Curves Martensville (RIGHT) and Angie Reddekopp - City of to receive the cheque, and Martensville Program Coordinator (LEFT). also presented Staples with a certificate that made the Martensville Curves location an official Corporate Friend of KidSport. “We really appreciate all donations that come in and depending on the program, this donation could help fund up to four kids,” Reddekopp stated. For businesses that are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor of KidSport, contact recprograms@martensville.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE BY-LAW #6-2018 ABOVE: The residents of Golden Sunset Villa in Martensville enjoyed a meal provided by the Martensville & District Lions Club on Tuesday, January 15th. (Cadderly Kingsbury/MM)

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Martensville, pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to consider a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1-2015. REASON: To increase public notification for discretionary uses and zoning changes through on-site signage.

The Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police received 122 calls for service from January 14, 2019 to January 21, 2019.

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complaint of a loud party at a residence in Martensville. The caller reported that cars at the party were blocking driveways of the neighbors. Police attended and spoke with the home owner who agreed to move the cars. There were no charges.

Investigation Continues Police Stop Impaired in Martensville Mischief Driver on Highway 12 Complaint June 16, 2019 at 2:30 January 18, 2019 at 10:55 a.m. Police were on patrol a.m. Police received a on Highway 12 near complaint of mischief to Martensville when they a vehicle in Martensville. came across a possible impaired driver. Police The caller reported that spoke with the 30 year old someone entered their female who appeared to vehicle and stole a number RCMP members will be have consumed alcohol. of items. Investigation into at the Martensville Tim this matter is ongoing. She was taken back to the Hortons on January 29th, Detachment to provide a 2019 @ 10:00am for a breath sample. She was chance to ask questions released a short time and to get to know the Loud Party Reported in later on Impaired driving police officers in your Martensville charges. There were no January 19, 2019 at 7:15 city. Everyone is invited to injuries. p.m. Police received a attend. If you have information regarding this or any other crime, please contact Warman/ Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

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EXAMINATION OF BYLAW: This bylaw may be examined by interested persons at City Hall on any judicial day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Copies of the Bylaw and Notice are available at a cost of $1.00. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on February 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Martensville Council Chambers, located 37 Centennial Drive South, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the City Hall prior to February 13, 2019. Dated at Martensville this 16th day of January, A.D. 2019. Kevin Ingram Planning & Community Development Officer

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Christmas Tree Collection Site Winter FunFest 2019, February 2nd

A Christmas Tree Collection Site has been set up next to the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre where collected trees will be part of the bonfire and fireworks display during Winter Funfest. Please Note: Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, string, garland, tree stands and any other decorations. Do not dispose of artificial trees or other yard and household waste (only live Christmas trees will be accepted). Do not bag or wrap your tree (including recyclable tree bags). Please do not deposit any Christmas trees at the Yard Waste Composting Site (10th Ave. S). Please do not stack or place trees in a manner which may cause them to easily topple over, or in an area which impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the Winter FunFest on February 2nd.

February Council Meeting Dates

Committee of the Whole - February 12, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - February 19, 2019

The Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public. All meetings commence at 5PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca.

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM – What You Need to Know

The program aims to facilitate the handling of emergencies by Police, Fire, and Ambulance services during the winter months, reduce the hazards of icy conditions to motorists and pedestrians, and minimize the economic losses to the community and industry resulting from unsatisfactory winter driving conditions. Information on general program procedures and the City’s Priority Map is available online at Martensville.ca, but here are a few ways you can help our crews keep our streets as clear and safe as possible: - Do not shovel, blow, or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans your street. - Do not plow or pile snow on streets – this can block access to manholes and watervalves and be a safety hazard. - Clear your driveways in advance of the city’s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently. - Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures - this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place. - Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street. - Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree/ lawn areas behind your walkway. - Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal - In case of snow and snow removal, crews need to have roads cleared off of all vehicles on posted streets. If you are going out of the City over the holidays, please have your vehicles off City streets. Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed (to a non-posted area). Our crews strive to deliver excellent services, however sometimes weather can be unpredictable, and snow and ice control activities may vary. Every reasonable effort will be made to remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions in a timely manner.

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The NHL’s All-Star break began on Wednesday and here is what the standings for Canadian teams looks like at the unofficial halfway point of the season: The Calgary Flames are the best team north of the border with a 32-13-5 record (69 points). Calgary has been dominant so far this year in both offence and defence. The Flames are 2nd in the NHL in goals per game with an average of 3.74 and are 7th in goals allowed per game with 2.82. Calgary trails only the Tampa Bay Lightning in the overall NHL standings who have 7 more points than the Flames. Winnipeg sits in 3rd in the overall standings with a 64 points and a 31-15-2 record. The Jets have the 3rd ranked power play in the league which is operating at 26 percent in much thanks to Patrik Liane who has 11 goals on the Jets PP. Third place for the Canadian squads is the suddenly struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto thought they would get back on track once their starting goalie Frederik Andersen returned but he has lost 2 of his first 3 starts after coming back. The Leafs are just 3-7 in their last 10 games and are now just one point up on the first Wild Card spot in the East. The Montreal Canadiens have been very hot and cold lately and right now Carey Price is hot with three straight wins including a shutout against Colorado. Montreal is hanging on to the top Wild Card spot in the East with a 27-18-5 record. The final Canadian team currently in a playoff spot is the Vancouver Canucks who have a record of 23-21-6 for 52 points. The Canucks are very happy to have possible rookie of the year and their leading scorer Elias Pettersson back from injury. Pettersson returned to the Canucks lineup with a goal and an assist against Detroit. The rest of the Canadian teams are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. The Edmonton Oilers are 3 points out of a playoff spot but are just 5-5 in their last 10 games. It seems that if a team can manage to shut down Connor McDavid, they have effectively shut down the whole team. The Oilers are going to need some depth in their line-up if they hope to make the playoffs. The Ottawa Senators are no longer in the basement of the NHL but they are surely knocking on the door. They sit ahead of just Detroit and Chicago at the bottom of the NHL and have a 4-5-1 record in their last 10 games. safe to say they will not be making a playoff push anytime soon. Cross Word Answers

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From the time Caitlin Chometa began her journey with Saskatchewan Polytechnic it’s put her on a positive path. “It’s changing my life,” she said. Caitlin was taking a year off after high school with plans to begin her postsecondary education when the sudden loss of the father figure in her life altered her direction. “I was very close to him and when he passed away it made me think of what I really wanted to do with my life.” Caitlin began researching options and arrived at Sask Polytech where Student Services introduced her to a wide array of possibilities. “Sask Polytech has amazing programs,” she said. “They told me about programs that I didn’t even know existed.” Student Services assisted her in making the decision to enroll in the two-year Library and Information Technology diploma program, making sure the program was the right fit for her. Student Services also assisted Caitlin in filling out forms, accessing grants and getting settled into student life. Caitlin is hearing impaired and contacted Accessibility Services for support. Accessibility Services is committed to ensuring that equal access for students with disabilities is provided at Sask Polytech. Accessibility Services assisted Caitlin with accessing grant funding for technology that aids in her learning. She has also been impressed by the mental health supports provided to students. The passion and enthusiasm of her instructors also impresses Caitlin. “Everyone I’ve encountered is so happy and positive about their jobs,” she commented. “It makes me excited to be here and it makes me want to work harder.” Caitlin was this year’s recipient of the Viterra scholarship. This award is for a registered Sask Polytech student with a permanent disability. She shared her Sask Polytech experiences at the Saskatoon Business & Industry Dinner. “I didn’t know how I was going to be able to pay for school. This scholarship has made the world of difference to me,” she said. In addition to the funding aspect, the award has been a big boost to Caitlin in intangible ways. “It has given me more confidence and reassures me that I’m going in the right direction.” Caitlin can’t say enough about Student Services and the support she has been given. “They really have gone above and beyond to help me.”

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Wheat Genome Blueprint Accelerates Innovation

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Breakthrough research in creating a comprehensive blueprint of the wheat genome will bring disruptive innovation to wheat breeding, predicts University of Saskatchewan crop scientist Curtis Pozniak, whose team played a key role in the successful international wheat genomics project. “The wheat blueprint will enable us to decipher the genetic basis of important traits in wheat, such as genes responsible for resistance to fungal diseases and pests. That is the disruptive part. What took years to do before can now be done in a matter of a few weeks,” said Pozniak, a wheat breeder at the Crop Development Centre (CDC) in USask’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources. New knowledge generated by the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium over the past 13 years is expected to have a huge impact on global food security, with the planet’s population projected to reach 9.6 billion within three decades. “From a breeding perspective, the blueprint will enable us to develop DNA markers for breeding. These markers will allow us to improve the efficiency of selecting important traits, which will ultimately help produce better wheat varieties over the long term,” Pozniak said. The next step for the USask team will be to lead the 10+ Wheat Genome Project—a larger-scale international initiative to sequence more than 10 cultivated wheat varieties from the main growing areas across the globe.

“We are very excited about this project. The idea is not use just one genome sequence, but make a comparative analysis of many sequences simultaneously,” Pozniak said. “To understand what genes do in wheat plants, you need multiple sequences so you can start comparing to really appreciate all of the differences. You can then associate these differences with important traits we select in breeding programs.” Andrew Sharpe, director of genomics and bioinformatics at USask’s Global Institute for Food Security and co-lead with Pozniak on the wheat genomics research, is also excited that the new project will yield a lot of data on genomic variation that will help the agriculture industry respond to environmental changes. “We’re hoping to work out all the different gene variations that could have an impact on traits,” Sharpe said. “Basically, we will end up with a catalogue of variation and how it impacts a crop in the field.” Because the CDC has been involved from the beginning of the wheat genome project, researchers here have the benefit of a two- to three-year early access to the information, he said. “You will see that reflected in the new varieties that ultimately come out of the breeding pipeline,” Sharpe said.

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“By helping with selecting the most optimal plants in a breeding cycle, you end up with better performing cultivars being generated quicker than they were. That’s important, particularly in a changing climate,” said Sharpe. Kirby Nilsen, a recent USask PhD graduate and now an assistant plant breeder at CDC, is among the first researchers worldwide to use the blueprint to develop pestresistant wheat crops. He used the genome sequence to identify genes responsible for solid wheat stems, which act as a barrier to sawfly damage.

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Provincial Politics with

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Where Legitimate Trudeau Criticism Crosses the Line There is reason to oppose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies. Opposing government policy is everyone’s right based on their own beliefs, values and, quite often, needs. It can be legitimately argued that Trudeau’s Federal Liberal government policies like carbon pricing does not match the need of Western or rural Canadians where oil production and agriculture would be hardest hit. Becauase of this, people in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have the right to go challenge Trudeau and his government on this or any policy they see fit. There may even be reason to oppose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his personal style. Style should always be less of an issue, but there can be little doubt that Trudeau has made his personal style a political selling point. If photo ops and selfies are what attract some voters to Trudeau, it seems only reasonable that others should be allowed to dislike him because of his presentation. Being bothered by the “ahs” and “ums” we heard from Trudeau at his recent town hall in Regina may seem like petty criticism, but long-winded and disjoined responses that really don’t answer a question can be a legitimate frustration. Credit Trudeau for holding such open public forums that expose him to unfettered criticism from anyone who shows up. This is something that neither former Prime Minister Stephen Harper dared do nor is something that Trudeau’s current competition is doing, but that shouldn’t necessarily spare Trudeau from criticism if voters find his answers unsatisfactory or even if they simply don’t like the way those answers were presented. What should be unacceptable is personal, petty nastiness aimed at anyone, whether it be Trudeau or Opposition Conservative leader Andrew Scheer or any

public office holder simply trying to offer something he or she believes would be to the betterment of us all. The level of nastiness aimed at Trudeau is something none of us should tolerate. This is not to say that Stephen Harper wasn’t subjected to similar out-of-bounds treatment. Nor is it to suggest that Scheer and others don’t face their fair share of abuse, but it is say that in today’s social media environment and political climate, there are those who don’t bother with civility and think they can get away with whatever they want to. The problem isn’t just simple manners or productive debate. It is becoming an issue of downright racism that needs to be addressed. These thoughts cross one’s mind because of Trudeau’s recent town hall where he faced not only a few nasty accusations and unfounded Internet conspiracies, but included some downright racism that deserved as strong condemnation as possible. One man stated at the town hall suggesting Muslims and Christians can’t mix. It should be condemned

by all people and all politicians. Trudeau should have responded with something other than a polite answer about free speech. Free speech was being allowed to ask Trudeau tough questions on pipelines, the carbon tax and on why he seems to think male-dominated construction camps are threats in rural settings. That happened at the town hall and people can judge Trudeau’s answers for themselves, but free speech isn’t spewing the racist and nonsensical conspiracies we sometimes heard at the Regina town hall. Frankly, others like Conservative Opposition leader Andrew Scheer need to speak out against this. His voice on this issue would be even more effective than Trudeau’s voice. NO Prime Minister and no politician should be subjected to images of themselves being hanged. We have seen these on social media platforms associated with the yellow vest movement, which is maybe why this movement is quickly losing credibility. One can be tough on politicians. One can be critical, but there are still lines that should not be crossed.

MLA Report With Nancy Heppner Standing Up for Saskatchewan’s Economy

Saskatchewan is off to a strong start in 2019. Despite challenging world resource prices and national headwinds, Saskatchewan pulled through and created nearly 11,000 new jobs this past year. Our province has seen strong job gains for the fifth month in a row, and it’s particularly encouraging to see significant growth in full-time employment. Mosaic recently signed an agreement with China’s largest agricultural inputs company to buy even more Saskatchewan potash. Meanwhile, Husky has announced a new SAGD project in Spruce Lake using industry-leading thermal extraction processes to recover heavy oil and reduce emissions. Both projects are great news for Saskatchewan’s resource industries. The start of another new year brings growing opposition to federal government policies that are hurting our resource sector in Saskatchewan. In fact, hundreds of people recently braved bitterly cold conditions to participate in a Rally for Resources at the Legislative Building in Regina. Those in attendance voiced their support for greater market access for Western Canadian oil. Addressing the root cause of the current energy crisis won’t happen until market access is enhanced and investor confidence is restored. Your Saskatchewan Party government is standing up for Saskatchewan by fighting the imposition of a carbon tax, Bills C-69 and C-48, and calling on the federal government to build pipelines so our energy sector can regain certainty and receive fair value for Canadian resources. Without new pipeline capacity, demand for rail transportation will continue increasing to record levels, which will increase transportation costs for Western Canadian oil producers as well as all other raildependent industries, such as mining and agriculture. Unless pipeline access to Canadian tidewater ports can be secured, producers will be forced to continue to sell into a glutted United States market that routinely prices Canadian oil at a significant discount to the world price.

A lack of market access leads to price discounts that are estimated to cost Saskatchewan’s oil producers billions of dollars in revenues per year, and cost the Government of Saskatchewan hundreds of millions in lost royalties. This has to change. While the federal government has promised to force a carbon tax on Saskatchewan in 2019, our government will be fighting back in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Our constitutional court challenge of the federal carbon tax will be heard next month. Saskatchewan is starting the new year from a position of strength with a growing population, a growing number of jobs, and a 3-year plan that remains on track to balance the budget. In 2019, we will continue to stand up for our province’s economy and resource sector in order to maintain and build on the quality of life Saskatchewan people expect and deserve.

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MHS Junior Girls Win in Waldheim Janine Hayward, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville High School Junior Girls basketball team, coached by Jodi Snell, travelled to Waldheim this past weekend for a one day tournament. The girls played Hepburn in the first game falling 50-34. Top scorers for Martensville were Kaytlyn Murray with 18 points and Peyton Tomas with 12. They played a back to back game against Waldheim in their second game and won 53-49. Murray had 21 points in the game while Thomas scored 21 points for the win. They defeated Stobart in their last game of the round robin by a score of 59-25. Jillian Lemaire was top scorer with 24 points while Thomas had 15.

ABOVE: The MHS Girls were successful in Waldheim this past weekend. (Submitted)

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SPORTS

Keep the Community up-to-date on your team scores, events, photos and tournaments. Submit material to jhayward@sasktel.net or drop it off at the Martensville Messenger Office at Bay #7 - 301 Centennial Drive North to be included in our weekly sports report.

Muench Receives Scholarship Janine Hayward, Martensville Messenger

Brennan Luffman was a baseball pitcher for the Weyburn Beavers and was also a member of Team Saskatchewan from 2003 to 2005. As well as playing the game he loved, Luffman coached minor baseball and instructed at youth baseball camps. There has been a scholarship set aside by the Luffman family and Baseball Saskatchewan for those that wish to enhance their baseball opportunities. The family had a slo-pitch tournament, cabaret, and golf tournament to raise the initial money for the fund to aid other passionate sports athletes in order to help them pursue their own passions in the form of a scholarship in Brennan’s name. This year Adlai Muench of Martensville was the proud recipient of the Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship, which is chosen by the Luffman family and Baseball Saskatchewan. Muench played his midget years with the ABOVE: Adlai Muench at bat. Saskatoon AAA Giants baseball team in the SPBL and also (Greg Brons/FB) played with Team Saskatchewan. Muench was scouted as one of the top 30 baseball prospects in the province. He is attending high school at Bishop Mahoney and wishes to pursue post secondary education that will also provide him an opportunity to continue playing baseball. This scholarship will help him continue playing the game he loves as well as obtaining an education in physio therapy. Congratulations to Adlai Muench, winner of the Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship.

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Royals On A Roll

Cadderly Kingsbury, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville High School Royals have made another great impression at the Warman wrestling tournament over the last weekend. The Hayward Warman High School hosted the Scratch & Janine Martensville Messenger Claw Tournament, where 20 schools from across Saskatchewan participated. The Royals had 12 athletes, and a combined total of 25 wins, and only 13 losses. Five of the new athletes had placed first in their weight group. Brooke Zaleschuk, grade 10, had won all of her matches, and only spent 54 seconds on the matt, her matches averaging at about 13.5 seconds long. Brody Dyck, grade 9, holds the current record, and pinned his opponent in an impressive 10 seconds. Coaches Loeffler and Salzl are both very proud and are excited to see what the future holds for the students.

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