Windermere Leaflet January 2024

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AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.

Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATION MANAGER

TOP 10 WAYS TO BE A

Considerate Neighbor

Being a good neighbor is a balancing act. You want to get involved but not too involved. You want to know your neighbors but don’t want them to know everything about you. No one likes a busy-body. For you baby-boomers and older generation, think of Gladys Cravtiz from Bewitched. And for the Generation X’rs and younger generation, think of the Klopeks from “ The Burbs” So with all of this in mind, here are a few suggestions for being a good neighbor.

Which I know, you all aspire to be!

1. Get to know your neighbors.

Introduce yourself to the people on your block and anyone else with whom you share a property line. Give them your phone number so they know they can call you if they have a problem with noise, etc. Get to know a little about their schedule and lifestyle so you can be considerate of their working hours, baby naps, etc. Also, a pie or some cookies never hurt.

2. Maintain your yard.

No reasonable person (at least nobody outside a covenant-controlled HOA) expects every yard to be worthy of a magazine cover, however, your neighbors rightly expect you to mow regularly and do your part to minimize weeds. Also offer to water neighbors’ plants while they are away. Hopefully they will reciprocate the offer.

3. Respect a power tool curfew and other noise ordinances.

Try to limit the use of chainsaws, leaf blowers and other noisy tools to one hour at a time. Try to wait until after 9:00 a.m. but before 8:00 p.m. and also try to make some effort to accommodate napping children and night shift workers.

4. Control your pets and pick up after them.

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bark all day while you are at work. There is a leash law in Forsyth County and it is written in the covenants that if your pet is outside and not in a fenced yard, it should be on a leash.

Also, pick up after your pet even in your own yard. No one wants to smell the aroma coming from your yard on a hot summer day.

5. Let kids be (good) kids.

Let the kids play outside during daylight hours and introduce them to the neighbors, both for courtesy and safety.

Don’t let them play in neighbors’ yards without permission, and teach them that yelling is generally inappropriate and unnecessary especially if they are playing outside early in the morning or later in the evening.

6. Don’t smoke out the neighbors.

Talk to the neighbors and pay attention to the prevailing winds before lighting a bonfire or starting a backyard cigar-ofthe-month club.

7. Turn down the music.

Try to keep your tunes from drifting beyond your property lines. Go out to the street and check if you can hear the stereo or garage band. If you are hosting a party, invite your neighbors (or at least warn them and give them your phone number to complain about noise). Please also be sure to follow the County noise ordinances as well as the community covenants which prohibit noise that disrupts the safety and comfort of others. It’s best to follow the golden rule and keep noise from disturbing neighbors.

8. Be a considerate driver: Don’t creep through the neighborhood at five miles per hour. You’ll look like a stalker.

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your own neighborhood and forget to watch for these hazards.

Know and respect the speed limit, and always check the driveway, sidewalk and street carefully before pulling a vehicle out of the driveway.

9. Be a considerate parker. THIS IS A BIG ISSUE IN WINDERMERE! Park your vehicles in your garage or in your driveway. You should never park vehicles in the street where they block a neighbor’s driveway. They should not have to perform automotive acrobatics to get out of their driveway.

Parking in the street also can obstruct other vehicles especially if someone is parked on both sides of the street.

Recently, a delivery truck was not able to get through because vehicles were parked across from each other on both sides. Parking in the street can also make it difficult to see children that may be running across the street to a friend’s house.

Do not park on the street overnight or for long periods of time.

Do not park in cut through or turn lane areas. This is especially a problem along Windermere Crossing in the East Village section of Windermere.

10. Take out the trash.

Don’t take out the trash two days early “just in case you forget.” And don’t leave out the trash if it doesn’t get picked up for some reason. Contact Red Oak if they fail to pick up your trash on the specified day.

Take out the trash the morning of your trash pickup to avoid attracting bugs and vermin.

Store your trash can out of sight after your trash has been picked up. Storing your can on the side of your home is not acceptable if it can been seen by your neighbors or from the street.

These are just a few ways that you can be a good neighbor and help to create a more harmonious community.

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CLUB NEWS

Windermere Clubs!

Ladies Bridge: Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members!

Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276 Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237 Gals Night – BOOK CLUB January book club is the 3rd at 7:00PM We will be discussing The Inheritance Games this month. Any questions please message Kristin McAfee at 925-998-1973.

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PET NEWS

Hang on to your pup!

If you’re a pet lover like me, hearing about a loose pet in the neighborhood stresses me out. Fortunately, we are great about posting the news and attempting to find the owner.

As we all know, this is certainly preventable by taking simple measures such as keeping doors closed, checking gates to fences and most importantly, keeping him on a leash while walking.

Many of my neighbors have expressed how close they have come to accidentally hitting a dog on their street or even in their own driveway. What a tragedy to run over a friend’s dog simply because they were released without a leash!

JUST A FEW REASONS A LEASH IS A GREAT IDEA: • You may feel you have your dog under control, but are you 100% confident that the person walking towards you with two unleashed dogs has HIS dogs under control? That can certainly make us nervous.

• As we know, most pups will eat anything. There is often litter on the side of the road possibly a half eaten chocolate bar or even a dead animal that will instantly be of interest. If on a leash, they can be pulled away from these forbidden “attractions”!

• We must be courteous to others realizing some people are afraid of dogs. Not everyone worships pups like many of us “crazy dog lovers”!

I’ve witnessed off-leash pups scare people taking a walk and the owners were oblivious.

For someone who has been bitten or simply is never around dogs, a loose pup coming towards them can be frightening.

• Off-leash dogs tend to potty wherever they please and we are aware that this is a constant issue. While we know this may happen even if on a leash, be respectful of other yards especially neighbors who have posted the “NO” signs. And of course, ALWAYS, ALWAYS carry a poop bag during every walk. Simply tie a couple to your leash handle to be prepared at all times.

• Unleashed pups can be dangerous to cyclers and runners who are not expecting to see them coming around the bend. They could trip or get knocked over and your dog may be injured as well.

In conclusion, we just need to be RESPECTFUL and provide total safety to our dogs and our neighbors, walkers/bikers.

So please, please grab that leash before you take your precious baby out into the world. I know all of the dogs I walk get extremely excited to see a leash in my hand!

HAPPY WALKING!!

Susan Hartsfield Tanner

Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com

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TENNIS NEWS

JANUARY DRILL SCHEDULE

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Monday 9:30am-11:00am Lady’s Open Drills Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Adult Open Drills

Court reservations can be made using

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Friday 9:30am-11:00am Adult Open Drills

This app allows you to check on court availability and make reservations from the internet, iPhone app, or Android app.

Friday 11:15am-12:30pm Reps, Reps and more Reps

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

JUNIOR TENNIS DRILLS AT WINDERMERE Please contact Coach Bobby directly at schindlerb@comcast.net for the current drill schedule.

Both tennis and pickle ball court reservations can be made on the app.

Please follow the instructions in the link below to get started.

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SQUEEGEES & BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF Please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly.

Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: battowel.com/video Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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Access cards are now required to enter the restrooms located near the tennis facility and the main playground area. Access will be granted with your amenity card between the hours of 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM ONLY.

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PICKLE BALL AT WINDERMERE We are so excited to announce our first ALTA pickle ball team captained by Erika and Frank McGowan coming this winter. ALTA pickle ball league matches are played on Saturdays at 4:00. Teams require a minimum of 5 women and 5 men and match play will include womens doubles, mens doubles and 2 lines of mixed doubles. The McGowan team roster is all full for this coming winter season, but if you are interested in playing on a pickle ball team in the future, or just have questions about pickle ball at Windermere in general, please reach out to our Windermere pickle ball coordinator Robin Wolfe at rbwolfe@aol.com.

Lodge & Fitness Center Please read all posted signs before entering the gym.

Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

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We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS. REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION: M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

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WINDERMERE COMMUNITY American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, January January 24, 24, 2023 2024 Wednesday, 10:00am – 2:00pm The Lodge 4444 Front Nine Drive Cumming, GA 30041 Scan to Register

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SOCIAL NEWS

Holiday Celebration Thank you to all of the residents who attended the Holiday Celebration We had a wonderful time playing in the snow, tubing, visiting with Santa and seeing live reindeer.

We want to thank our sponsors for attending! Our sponsors are what make these events so much fun for our families!

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THURSDAY IS PICK UP DAY Please be advised effective January 1, 2024 Red Oak Sanitation will no longer collect yard waste. All trash must be bagged and fit inside of the can. Additional bins may be ordered and billed directly through Red Oak by calling (678) 455-7819.

Please contact Red Oak Sanitation at 678-455-7819 to schedule and prepay for Christmas tree pick up.

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10 Winter Lawn Care Tips 1. Clear debris Over the course of this season, leaves fall from trees, and perennial plants die out. Make sure to remove any of these leaves and other debris that has made contact with grass. Allowing debris to accumulate will cause dead patches on the lawn; so, if a customer’s lawn is to be kept healthy, it is important to be mindful of debris and commit to its removal. Using a rigid leaf rake or a leaf blower, collect and mulch the debris.

2. Rake out moss and pull weeds Remove moss that has accumulated in the less sunny parts of the lawn. Due to the change in season, lightblocking trees may have lost their foliage, so now is a good time to reseed these areas. In other areas, the soil could be low in grass-friendly nutrients, which may lead to the development of moss. Remove the moss as well as any weeds, roots, and anything developed in those areas.

3. Aerate the lawn Fall is the perfect season to aerate the lawn. Heavy foot traffic and the weight of machinery may have caused soil beneath the grass to become compacted. Severely compacted soil can become cracked and dry, and lead to common landscaping problems, and poor nutrient uptake by the grassroots.

To remove compacted soil, use an aerating tool to perforate the lawn. Aerating provides extra air for the grass and allows water and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil, which promotes stronger roots.

Use a plug remover for the best results, even if it takes more time. For basic aeration, your lawn care technicians can use a spiked wheel, but for larger lawns, motorized aerators are likely to provide the best results.

4. Overseed bare spots Overseeding is a crucial step to making a thick, healthy, and weed-free lawn. You may have observed in your customers’ lawns that they are thin or weedy in spots; overseeding will help make the lawn better-looking without having to start from scratch. The overseeding process is as easy as loosening the soil and sprinkling it with additional seeds. A smaller lawn or isolated area can be seeded by hand; if you are working with a larger area, then a drop or rotary spreader may be helpful.

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seeds at approximately the same distance consistently.

If you need to cover a larger area, a broadcast spreader will allow you to cover an area three to four times larger than with a drop spreader.

Keep in mind, however, that while a broadcast spreader will allow you to cover a larger area more quickly, you are losing the precision and accuracy that you get with a drop spreader. Regardless of which tool you are using, it is important to keep the soil moist after seeding if you are to get the results that you expect.

5. Prune trees and shrubs Winter can be dangerous. Wind, rain, and snow from winter storms can cause damage to shrubs and trees. If they are to heal properly, regular pruning is necessary.

Pruning a tree stimulates growth and encourages the healing process. Keeping a tree properly trimmed will help make sure a tree recovers from wounds and damage during the winter months.

Proper pruning doesn’t merely stimulate growth but also makes a tree ready to take on the destructive insects and pathogens that come with the warmer weather. However, not all trees and shrubs need to be pruned early in the winter season. While dead and diseased branches are pruned, overgrown branches can be appropriately trimmed to maintain a tree’s structure.

When it comes to shrubs, pruning them during dormant times makes their recovery easy for next year’s bloom.

When your lawn care technicians take measures to prune a shrub before any new growth starts, they can enable the shrub to devote its energy towards growth as spring rolls in. Pruning and trimming trees and shrubs in winter is easy as their foliage is missing in their dormant months.

6. Mow high Lawn mowing is the last item on a winter property maintenance checklist. However, failing to mow the lawn before winter sets in can lead to an array of trouble ranging from water buildup to fungal growth and pest infestations as the temperature changes. You can stay clear of these winter lawn care troubles by making lawn moving an important part of your winter care checklist.

As the height of the grass is directly proportional to the health and depth of the roots, grasses must be half an inch higher than the standard summer height. Leaving the grass longer than usual will promote root growth and result in a thicker and healthier-looking lawn as spring arrives.

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COMMUNITY NEWS 7. Fertilize the lawn Winterizers, i.e., winter fertilizers, play a crucial role in encouraging food storage and promoting proper root growth during the dormant months. While proper application of fertilizers after the final mowing will help the lawn survive the damaging effects of cold winter, overfertilization can cause unhealthy growth.

On the other hand, applying winterizers too early can prevent your lawn from reaching its full potential. If your customers wait for too long to apply winterizers, their lawns may fall prey to ice and frost. Hence, it is crucial to get the timing right. Although the prime application time is usually November, some lawns may need winterizers a bit early before the cold settles in.

8. Protect sensitive plants Plants are susceptible to injuries caused by cold weather.

Winter mulching is a great way to protect your sensitive plants and shrubs from erosion and loss of water. Your lawn care technicians can use different organic materials like straw, bark, pine needles, and chopped corn cobs to create a 2-inch mulch near the soil.

Anti-transpirant sprays offer a protective waxy coating that reduces water loss in leaves. Also, burlap wrapping can shield plants from salt spray and harsh winter winds.

Tying branches together can help plants deal better with

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snow buildup.

9. Ensure winter watering Even normal-looking plants and shrubs may suffer from dryness and frost resulting in dead roots. Winter watering is a neat little trick to strengthen grassroots and help them withstand cold temperatures. As soil holds moisture longer in winter, watering the lawn occasionally, even every other week is sufficient.

10. Apply pre-emergent herbicides Pre-emergent herbicides can help control winter weeds effectively. They act as a barrier between the soil and the germinated seedlings, thus preventing them from sprouting out of the soil. For best results, they need to be applied in the late fall when the temperature drops below 70 F. Bonus: Spray dormant oils on fruit trees Spraying dormant oils in winter can control damage caused by insects in spring. Soft-bodied insects and pests like aphids, mites, caterpillars, and more are more vulnerable during the winter. Dormant oils like horticultural oils don’t merely prevent fungal spores but also kill the eggs of insects. Best of all, these low-impact pesticides never harm pollinators.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Lodge at Windermere 2024 LODGE RENTALS Please note that the 2024 rental calendar will be available for bookings after January 1, 2024. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates.

January (only) 2024 dates can be scheduled beginning December 1, 2023. All assessments must be current in order to place a rental reservation.

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE.

We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

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The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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Reminder on Holiday Decorations h) Holiday decorations are both permitted and encouraged and will not require approval by the ARC. However, such decorations may be installed no sooner than forty-five (45) days prior to the holiday and must be removed within ten (10) days after the holidays for which they are intended. With respect to Christmas lighting displays, they should not be illuminated until the day after Thanksgiving. ARC reserves the right to require the removal of decorations which do not comply with these guidelines or which, in the judgment of the ARC, pose a potential public safety risk.

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to 22 January 2024

property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Contact us at windermereactivities@ comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are:

GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited.

Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

LAWNS

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Rule Update:

Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

Please be sure to observe the Forsyth County leash law when out with your pets See code below: FORSYTH COUNTY CODE ARTICLE II. ANIMAL CONTROL Sec. 14-31. Running at large prohibited. (a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any animal or anyone having an animal in his possession to keep the animal under control at all times while the animal is off the real property limits of the owner, possessor or custodian. For the purposes of this section, an animal is deemed under control when it is confined within a vehicle; is secured by a leash or other device held by a competent person; is under voice control; or is properly confined within an enclosure with permission of the owner of the property where the enclosure is located.

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