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Faithful Twilight fans stood in line around the Rainforest Arts Center in downtown Forks on Saturday as they waited for the doors to open. Inside waiting to greet them and sign memorabilia was author Stephenie Meyer. It was reported Meyer was whisked in the back door of the building in a wheelchair and covered in a black cape. The doors, that were to open at 1 p.m. finally opened to the first fans about a half hour late. The line of fans wrapped around the block and also into the alley behind the building. Many waited with umbrellas not for the rain but for the sun that made it a fairly warm day. The book signing event was to last until 4 p.m. but due to the crowd being four times larger than expected, the last fan was greeted around 9:30 p.m. Photo Christi Baron
City imposes water restrictions
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERING Commercial and residential vehicle washing, with the exception of the following: No more than a weekly washing of a non-commercial vehicle at a water-controlled car washing facility; No more than a twice weekly washing of commercial log trucks, log-
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CITY OF FORKS NOTICE OF EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS As of Sept. 11, the City of Forks water superintendent has determined that a shortage exists in the Forks city water supply and that a water emergency exists. As a result, emergency water use restrictions are in effect immediately and are applicable to all users of the Forks city water system, whether within or without the city limits. Until further notice, the following water uses are prohibited:
ging equipment and road maintenance equipment as part of regulatory dust abatement. In such cases, every effort needs to be made to reduce the amount of water consumption utilized; and, Dust abatement associated with construction projects as part of any building permit. Filling of swimming pools and hot tubs; nor, Washing by pressure washer or hose the exterior of structures or pavement. Any person who violates any water use restriction imposed under this declaration shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, per Forks Municipal Code 13.25.040. Only essential water uses are allowed. Essential uses include commercial horticultural operations and home gardens.
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It doesn’t happen very often, in this place that usually receives over 100 inches of rain, but last Friday the City of Forks issued the following notice of a water emergency: