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🌞 Rise and shine, Douglas County! Starting Monday we team up with The Breakfast Nook ! 🌞 Start your weekday mornings the right way with a delicious breakfast from The Breakfast Nook – your go-to spot in Roseburg for hearty, fresh eats! They're serving up: - Loaded Breakfast Burritos (your choice of fillings – steak, bacon, sausage & more!) - Tasty breakfast bowls - Stuffed croissants - English muffins - Plus hot coffee & espresso drinks to fuel your day “We don't serve fast food, we serve breakfast as fast as we can!” 😋 And now they're powering the 7:08 Brainbuster on Best Country 103! Every weekday morning, tune in to Moon & Grubes at 7:08 AM for the brain-teasing challenge. Be the FIRST caller with the correct answer and score yourself a FREE Breakfast Burrito of your choice from The Breakfast Nook! 🚀 Come grab your prize at the station and then head over and treat your taste buds at: The Breakfast Nook 333 NE Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 (Right by Mini Pet Mart – open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Call or text to order: 541-310-8422 Who's ready to win breakfast tomorrow? Turn that dial to Best Country 103 and let's get those brain cells firing! 🔥 #BreakfastNook #RoseburgEats #BestCountry103 #708Brainbuster #DouglasCountyBreakfast

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Question of the day: Whats the most small town thing youve ever seen. (Example: seeing a man driving his lawn mower to the bar since his license was suspended.)

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Tomorrow is YOUR shot to dominate the Five-Track Frenzy Challenge – axe-style! 🪓🔥 Tune in every Friday morning to Best Country 103, ears locked for those five killer tracks. Be the FIRST caller to bury the common theme right in the bullseye! Nail it, and you’ll walk away with a sweet Gift Certificate to The Blade Axe House right here in Roseburg – where the axes fly true, the targets don’t stand a chance, and the vibes are sharper than a freshly honed blade! 😎🪓💥 Grab your crew and head to 1873 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470! Book your 60-minute sessions ($25/person) or 90-minute sessions ($35/person) online, join a league, throw epic parties, host events, or just swing by for some legendary indoor action – perfect for friends, family, date nights, or team building. (Must be 10+ to throw axes!) Who’s ready to claim victory tomorrow morning on the radio… then head straight over to split some wood and crush those bullseyes? Tag your throwing posse, get those fingers ready to dial, and let’s make tomorrow legendary! 📻☎️🪓 #BladeAxeHouse #RoseburgOregon #AxeThrowing #FiveTrackFrenzy #BestCountry103 #RoseburgFun #AxeThrowingRoseburg

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Have you gotten your tickets yet to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Pendleton Whisky Music Fest with Zach Top, Shaboozey, Carly Pearce, Diamond Rio and Chancey Williams? Don't sleep on this! Get in on this party before they are gone! https://www.pendletonwhiskymusicfest.com/

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🎶 Hey Douglas County! One of your favorite local morning guys are hitting the road — and you're invited! 🎤✈️ Join Grubes from Best Country 103 and i101 FM for the trip of a lifetime: America's ultimate music capitals — New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville! From September 27th to October 4th, we're chasing the sounds that make your heart beat louder. 🎷🎸🤠 🌶️ New Orleans – Feel the jazz pulse! Live brass bands, second-line parades, Preservation Hall vibes, and French Quarter nights that never stop moving! 🎸 Memphis – Where blues & rock 'n' roll were born! Beale Street neon, Sun Studio legends (Elvis, Johnny Cash), Graceland, and soul-stirring live tunes! 🤠 Nashville – Pure Music City magic! Lower Broadway honky-tonks, Grand Ole Opry shows, and country stars around every corner! This epic music road trip is brought to you by your hometown experts at Travel Leaders Fly Away Travel right here in Roseburg! Ready to make some unforgettable memories with fellow Douglas County music fans? Call Fly Away Travel today for details & to reserve your spot: 541-672-5701 (Or stop by: 1445 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg!) Drop a comment if you're pumped, tag your travel buddy who NEEDS to come along, and let's get this party started! ✈️🎶 #DouglasCountyAdventures #AmericasMusicCities #NewOrleans #Memphis #Nashville #MusicLoversTrip #BestCountry103 #i101FM #Grubes #FlyAwayTravel #RoseburgOR #TravelWithLocals

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🌾🎸 Who's ready to crank up the country vibes and head to one of the most epic outdoor shows of the summer at the legendary Hayden Homes Amphitheater? Best Country 103's Next Ticket To Ride Tuesday is back, brought to you by our friends at Del Rey Café in Winchester, Oregon! Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th during the 8am hour for your shot to call in and play our fun Country Match Game against Moon, Charles Nelson Gruber, and Hangry Betty White! We'll give the cue—have that phone ready! You could win tickets to see Luke Bryan live on his Word On The Street Tour, with special guests Drew Baldridge, Shane Profitt, Karley Scott Collins, and DJ ROCK! It's happening August 6th at Oregon's largest outdoor venue—the incredible Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend. Picture this: riverfront magic along the Deschutes, stunning Cascade Mountain views, all-grass lawn vibes, killer food carts, craft brews, and pure country energy under the open sky. No bad seats, just unforgettable nights with thousands of your best friends! 🏞️🎤 Here's how it works: Call 541-440-9103 when we say go, jump into the Country Match Game... and whether you win or not, you'll score 2 tickets to the show PLUS a delicious Del Rey Cafe gift certificate just for playing! Good times, great tunes, and free grub guaranteed! 🍳🎟️ Grab your coffee from Del Rey Cafe, crank up Best Country 103, and get dialing. Let's create some epic memories with Luke, Drew, and Shane lighting up the Hayden Homes Amphitheater stage! Who's joining us? Drop a comment if you're tuning in tomorrow and ready to win! 👇 #BestCountry103 #LukeBryan #DrewBaldridge #ShaneProfitt #HaydenHomesAmphitheater #WordOnTheStreetTour #DelReyCafe #BendConcerts #RoseburgCountry #TicketToRideTuesday

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Thank you so much to Gracie Wehe the South Douglas Rodeo Ambassador for stopping in and joining Moon & Grubes this morning with Kayla Wehe )her mother) and Jamie McElmurry Board President of the South Douglas Rodeo on Best Country 103. Be sure to get tickets to the South Douglas Rodeo June 20 & 21 Fathers Day Weekend at the Tri City Horsemen Arena in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

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What is your opinion on AI generated music? Should it be played on air and accepted at awards shows?

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🌽🚜 Tomorrow's Fresh Find Sound Off is rollin' in like a tractor at dawn! 🚜🌽 Kick off your Thursday the farm-fresh way—tune in to Moon & Grubes on Best Country 103 tomorrow for your shot at a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand at Lehne Farms, LLC right here in Roseburg! They'll spin a fun mystery farm sound (could be fresh pastries baking golden in the oven? 🍎 Juicy local apples crunching? 🥧 Pies bubbling with Umpqua Valley fruit? ☕ Espresso steaming hot? 🥚 Eggs cracking straight from the henhouse? Or maybe the low rumble of a tractor haulin' in the harvest?)—be the quickest caller to guess it right at 541-440-9103 and that gift card's headed your way! Cash in your winnings at The Farmstand and load up on all the authentic goodness straight from our family farm: vine-ripened local produce 🥕🍅🍓 like seasonal veggies, fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more picked right from Lehne fields; orchard-fresh fruits; homemade pies, fresh-baked pastries, donuts & desserts 🥧; hot specialty espresso drinks & coffee ☕; creamy chocolate-dipped ice cream bars and other cool treats; gourmet deli specials (think fresh salads, rotating chef creations, tamales, tri-tip, meats & cheeses, gluten-free options, veggie delights, seasonal soups, pestos, dips, and more); local dairy; roasted nuts like hazelnuts & walnuts; fresh-pressed cider; charcuterie boxes; specialty groceries; and heaps of other Umpqua Valley farm-fresh flavor! The Farmstand at Lehne Farms is open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (always double-check for the latest hours and updates!) at 532 Melrose Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471. Swing by after you score that win, or anytime you crave that real down-on-the-farm vibe with local eats grown and made right here. Support your local farmers, savor the fresh, and keep it country strong! Who's ready to pick up that phone tomorrow? Drop a comment below and tell us your best guess for the sound! 👇 Come visit Lehne Farms & The Farmstand for all the farm magic. 💚 #FreshFindSoundOff #LehneFarms #TheFarmstand #BestCountry103 #RoseburgOregon #SupportLocal #UmpquaValley #FarmFresh #RoseburgEats #LocalProduce #RoseburgFarmStand

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After 27 years working in aviation, Andrew John Rosales of Roseburg is running for Douglas County's Board of Commissioners. Rosales, a veteran of the United States Air Force, filed for election in the board's Position Three, currently held by Commissioner Chris Boice. 

According to Rosales' military records, he spent nearly 21 years in the United States Air Force before retiring in 2018 as a master sergeant. His military occupational speciality was as an aerospace propulsion craftsman, or jet engine mechanic, but his career progressed into staff, training and management roles as well. 

After 21 years in the military and another six working for Boeing, Rosales' position no longer required a home base and allowed for him to work remotely. According to Rosales, his wife had a similar opportunity with her employer, so they searched for a home.

"Douglas County spoke to us," he told The News-Review, and they moved here in 2023. 

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The News-Review will continue publishing profiles of incumbents and candidates for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners (BOC), as all three seats on the commission are up for election in the May 19 primary. This week, board chair and incumbent commissioner Tom Kress responded to The News-Review’s request to confirm and update his candidacy.

Kress graduated from Roseburg High School, then in 1984 from the University of Oregon, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting.

From 1985 to 2000 Kress owned and managed Kress-Backen Auto Supply, retail automotive parts stores that grew to as many as seven shops at one point. Kress confirmed he sold the company to General Parts Incorporated — Carquest.

For a little over a year, Kress was Carquest’s Finance Director, headquartered in Kentucky. His responsibilities included maintaining the financial health of the independently-owned stores, including the facilitation of loans for independent stores, and their acquisitions.

Kress told The News-Review he purchased Waldron’s Outdoor Sports in 2002, out of a desire to move back to Douglas County. He owned that local business until approximately one year ago.

Meanwhile, Kress became involved in local politics after former commissioner Gary Leif resigned in the spring of 2018. Leif had been appointed by the Board of Commissioners to a vacant seat in the Oregon Senate.

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There are plenty of people that never set foot in Umpqua Valley, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t come to them. In dairy aisles and freezer boxes across the Western U.S., the region’s namesake is there, printed on the sides of white cartons and red ice cream tubs.

There’s a company responsible for putting the Umpqua name in grocery stores: Umpqua Dairy, one of Douglas County’s longest standing and largest local companies.

Over 95 years of business, the company has accrued hundreds of accolades for its products. Since 2013, the company has won over 14 first place awards at the World Dairy Expo for its ice cream, sour cream, milk and cottage cheese. They have won the Quality Chek’d Irving B. Weber Award the past four years in a row, the most consecutive wins in the award’s history.

Across every achievement and expansion, Umpqua Dairy has remained in the same place it started: A patch of riverside property in Roseburg, where its production plant provides a reliable source of jobs for the rural community.

But the company’s steady success didn’t happen overnight. It’s built on a long history of adapting with the times, overcoming setbacks, and remaining dedicated to serving the community that fostered it.

“It takes a tremendous amount of commitment from an organization to be able to maintain and grow in a community of our size, but I think Umpqua Dairy has proven its commitment and loyalty to this community, just as the community has been loyal to us,” Umpqua Dairy General Manager Marty Weaver said.

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MYRTLE CREEK — LeRoy McCauley needs some socks, because the ones he has now are “pretty worn.” Some underwear would be nice too.

McCauley, 92, lives in Tri City and often has to drive a ways to get what he needs. With the high cost of gas and food — and just about everything else nowadays — he’s having trouble making ends meet on his $1,625 monthly Social Security check.

So when he saw a sign for free clothing on his way to the Myrtle Creek post office Wednesday, he decided to take a look. The clothing bank at the Harvest Christian Assembly Church on Main Street didn’t have any underwear, but he was able to pick up some much-needed socks.

“The way the world is going now, this really helps,” McCauley said.

The clothing bank was part the South County Rendezvous, a helping hand event sponsored by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), with assistance from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

The church was a buzz of activity, with free hamburgers and hot dogs being grilled out front, the Adapt Integrated Health Care Mobile Medical Clinic on the side and the clothing bank outback.

Inside, about two dozen community partners had tables set up to help connect people with various agencies and social services. They included housing and homeless services, health and wellness resources, children and family services, employment and training programs and veterans programs.

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The Oregon State University Extension Service, along with community partners, has opened registration for the Southwest Oregon Field Experience. The tour explores ecology, landscape and natural history in the Umpqua Basin and Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains.

Umpqua Watersheds Director of Environmental Education and Outreach Julie Lowe said the program is a good chance for people to learn about the various ecosystems around the Umpqua, stretching to the coast. The program can be a great source of in-depth knowledge but cheaper and quicker than a degree.

"We'll go everywhere from Crater Lake down to the ocean and pick out the very best representative kind of geological and ecosystem features that make Southwest Oregon so cool," Lowe said.

The course is a part of the Oregon Naturalist Program, which Lowe described as similar to the master gardener program but for naturalists. She said each state has its version of the program. She is a certified naturalists in the states of Maine and Oregon.

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Despite leading by half a dozen early, the Roseburg Indians needed to rally late for an 8-7 walk off win over the Ida B. Wells Guardians in a nonleague game Thursday at Champion Car Wash Field. 

The Guardians trailed 6-2 going to the seventh inning and stormed back with five runs for their first lead of the game. 

Roseburg (2-0) loaded the bases in the home half of the seventh and tied the game on a walk by Nick Ruiz. One batter later, Mason Young smacked a ball up the middle to score the game-winning run. 

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The Roseburg Indians broke the ice on the 2026 season with a 3-1 victory over the West Salem Titans on a summer-like spring day Wednesday at Champion Car Wash Field. 

A handful of players stepped between the lines for the first time or in a much bigger role as the Indians got the season started, but it was staples from last year that helped propel Roseburg to victory. 

Danner Wertz, a sophomore who started eight games last year, tossed a complete-game one-hitter. He took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before giving up an RBI double to Dallin McDonald for West Salem's only score of the game. 

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Big congrats to Aimee Rabern from South Umpqua High School – our Teacher of the Month!

Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union are thrilled to highlight the amazing educators who inspire, encourage, and shape our kids' futures every day. These teachers go above and beyond, and they deserve all the shoutouts!

Know an incredible teacher making a real impact? Nominate them NOW for next month's spot and a fantastic prize package!

Nominate online: https://541radio.com/teacher-of-the-month/

Or swing by The News-Review in person (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM).

Let's rally as a community to give our teachers the recognition they earn! Tag a fave teacher below or share this post to spread the love! #TeacherOfTheMonth #ThankATeacher
PHOENIX — The Roseburg, Days Creek and Glendale track and field teams opened their seasons at the Phoenix Icebreaker meet on Wednesday.

Roseburg's David Schmid (100 and 200 meters), RJ Elliott (110 and 300 hurdles) and Rylie McLaughlin (girls 800 and 3,000) each won or tied for first in two individual events.

Days Creek got wins from Trenton Ladd (long jump) and Shiloh Geiger (long jump), and Clara Crume tied for first (girls high jump). Also victorious was Glendale's Jayden Smith (triple jump). 

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SUTHERLIN — For some, getting their first tattoo can be a daunting experience, even more so if they feel they're in a judgmental, uncomfortable environment. This experience is what Rose Ink's body artists are working to challenge.

"I think there's no bad idea," Rose Ink owner and permanent makeup artist Megan Nehf said. "I don't think it's for anyone to judge. It's our job to provide you with your dream tattoo and make you feel comfortable and safe in a very warm and welcoming environment. That's what we're trying to create."

The Sutherlin parlor, consisting of Nehf and tattoo artists Logan Berriman and Sami Sanderson, soft opened nearly two weeks ago. Now, they are preparing for their grand opening on May 2.

At the grand opening, Rose Ink will offer the parlor's usual custom tattoo and permanent makeup services, including lip blush, freckles and brow services such as hair strokes and powder.

The grand opening also features other local vendors such as Ashley Nicole Permanent Jewelry, Spinelli's Boutique, The Wildflower Whimsey and GypsyGems, who will sell flowers, food, permanent jewelry and tooth gems.

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President Woodrow Wilson may have been the founder of the city manager form of government. That was one of the lessons learned by the city of Roseburg this week during two evenings of training attended by both city councilors and department heads. 

In his academic career before taking office, Wilson wrote extensively on the subject. That portion of his career occurred during the nation's industrial revolution, as cities mushroomed in size in the late 1800s. 

The problem was, the leaders of those growing cities were elected, leading to examples of nepotism and corruption. In Wilson's essays on the subject, including "The Study of Administration," he wrote extensively on the need to separate politics from administration. 

The city manager, appointed and not elected, was born soon thereafter. Today, the "Strong Mayor" form of government exists mostly in large cities, and in Oregon only in the metropolitan area. 

Ashland, about the size of Roseburg, tried it but reverted back to the city manager in 2021, according to the session facilitators this week. The two-day session was facilitated by SSW Consulting, a Portland-based firm built to assist local governments. 

Monday evening's session was labeled as a retreat, while Tuesday night the group got busy on setting goals in what was labeled as a work session. Both sessions were announced publicly, a week ahead of time. 

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GLENDALE — The unanimous vote Wednesday night sealed the deal and Danny Pratt will be the next person to stand at the helm of the Glendale School District.

"I'm a middle school principal, always have been in my own little cocoon trying to improve my school," Pratt said. "This was a big step for me, because I get to branch out, affect more people and the whole community. Really, really exciting."

Pratt comes from the Three Rivers School District, where he works as principal at Lorna Byrne Middle School. He has been there for six years, he said.

He said he began working as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Nyssa for 11 years. After that, he went to North Valley High School as the graduation coach for two years, where he helped increase the freshman on-track for graduation rate to 90%, he said. After that he took an assistant principal job at Lorna Byrne Middle School and then took over the principal position there right before the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

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EUGENE — Beau Ramsey pitched seven scoreless innings and a four-run third inning was all the offense No. 4-ranked Umpqua Community College needed in a 6-2 win over No. 5 Lane in the first game of a Northwest Athletic Conference South Region baseball doubleheader on Wednesday.

The Titans shut out the Riverhawks in the seven-inning nightcap, winning 6-0 to snap Umpqua's six-game winning streak.

UCC (13-5, 9-3 South) holds a one-game lead over Linn-Benton (15-3, 7-3) and Lane (15-7, 8-4) in the league standings.

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Roseburg High School girls tennis coach Haley Wattman has plenty of players to work with this spring.

The fourth-year head coach currently has 33 on her 2026 roster.

“We have lots of young girls. I wouldn’t say new to tennis, just young,” Wattman said. “Quite a few club girls. I saw a lot of really good things (Monday), we just need some fine tuning.”

The Indians opened their season Monday with a 7-1 loss to Grants Pass in a Southwest Conference dual meet at the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center.

Senior Elizabeth Hiers is the lone returning state qualifier for Roseburg. Hiers played doubles with the now graduated Addison Roberts in the Class 6A tournament last year.

Hiers lost the No. 1 singles match to Grants Pass’ Annie Neville in three sets Monday. Wattman is expecting to have Hiers pair with junior Ruby List in doubles later in the season.

List won her No. 2 singles match, prevailing over Ally Wee in three tiebreaker sets in a battle that went over three hours.

“Ruby was exhausted and I was proud of her,” Wattman said.

The coach said seniors Regan Clark and Grace Gibby, who dropped their No. 1 doubles match in three sets, are a duo that’s capable of contending for a berth in the state tournament.

Among the freshmen expected to contribute are Zoee Randolph, Leah Hillstrom, Grace Nunemaker, Rowan Yoder, Ella Adams and Isla Egbert.

Wattman said Sam Eichman, a former Roseburg standout, is helping coach the girls.

Roseburg travels to South Eugene Wednesday for a dual. The Tribe’s next home contest is April 6 against Sheldon.

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On Feb. 18, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) held a meeting in which they took final disciplinary action against a number of Oregon nurses. Among that group were two nurses from Douglas County.

Those two nurses are Amy Lamb, a registered nurse (RN) and nurse practitioner residing in Glide, and Andrea Mora, an RN residing in Roseburg.

Lamb’s RN and nurse practitioner licenses were reprimanded with special conditions by the OSBN due to “abuse of prescriptive authority, failing to document nursing interventions and practice implementation and failing to communicate information regarding a client’s status to other individuals who are authorized to receive information.”

In the stipulated order for reprimand for Lamb, the OSBN writes they received information on or around Feb. 19, 2024 regarding an instance in which Lamb attempted to prescribe Tylenol containing codeine, without documentation, to a family member.

OSBN also discovered Lamb previously prescribed 18 controlled substances for a family member, also without proper documentation. According to OSBN, Lamb did not communicate with that family member’s primary care provider and did not maintain professional boundaries.

As a result, Lamb must undergo education regarding ethics and professionalism in nursing and, in the case of future violations, could face further disciplinary action, including revoking Lamb’s RN and nurse practitioner licenses.

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Along with livestock, thrill rides and carnival food, The Douglas County Fairgrounds is known for its slate of headlining artists, bringing in new artists to perform for Douglas County each year. On Tuesday, the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Douglas County Fair was announced.

“We’re super excited for it,” Douglas County Fairgrounds Director Ciera Keith said. “I think it’s going to bring something different again this year. “We’ve got some more rock/country and some great 90’s rap. It should be a fun time.”

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