Tides
(at Nestucca Bay) Date
Low Tide
Height
High Tide
Height
July 12
10:05 a.m. 10:31 p.m.
0.0 ft. 2.1 ft.
3:07 a.m. 4:28 a.m.
6.7 ft. 6.6 ft.
July 13
10:39 a.m. 11:24 p.m.
0.5 ft. 1.9 ft.
3:52 a.m. 5:03 p.m.
6.3 ft. 6.8 ft.
July 14 11:15 a.m. 0.9 ft.
4:44 a.m. 5:41 p.m.
5.7 ft. 7.0 ft.
July 15
12:24 a.m. 11:57 a.m.
1.7 ft. 1.4 ft.
5:47 a.m. 6:24 p.m.
5.3 ft. 7.3 ft.
July 16
1:30 a.m. 12:47 p.m.
1.3 ft. 1.8 ft
7:04 a.m. 7:13 p.m.
5.0 ft. 7.5 ft.
July 17
2:38 a.m. 1:48 p.m.
0.8 ft. 2.3 ft.
8:31 a.m. 8:08 p.m.
4.8 ft. 7.8 ft.
July 18
3:43 a.m. 2:56 p.m.
0.2 ft. 2.5 ft.
9:52 p.m. 9:05 p.m.
5.1 ft. 8.1 ft.
July 19
4:42 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
-0.4 ft. 2.6 ft.
10:59 p.m. 10:03 p.m.
5.5 ft. 8.5 ft.
July 20
5:35 a.m. 5:09 p.m.
-0.9 ft. 2.4 ft.
11:54 a.m. 11:00 p.m.
6.0 ft. 8.8 ft.
July 21
6:25 a.m. 6:08 p.m.
-1.4 ft. 2.1 ft.
12:43 a.m. 11:55 p.m.
6.5 ft. 9.0 ft.
July 22
7:12 a.m. 7:05 p.m.
-1.6 ft. 1:28 p.m. 1.8 ft.
6.9 ft.
July 23
7:58 a.m. 7:59 p.m.
-1.6 ft. 1.6 ft.
12:48 a.m. 2:12 p.m.
9.0 ft. 7.3 ft.
July 24
8:42 a.m. 8:53 p.m.
-1.4 ft. 1.3 ft.
1:40 a.m. 2:55 p.m.
8.7 ft. 7.5 ft.
July 25
9:25 a.m. 9:48 p.m.
-0.9 ft. 1.2 ft.
2:32 a.m. 3:37 p.m.
8.2 ft. 7.7 ft.
July 26
10:07 a.m. 10:45 p.m.
-0.3 ft. 1.1 ft.
3:25 a.m. 4:20 p.m.
7.5 ft. 7.7 ft.
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NESKOWIN RESIDENTS rocked their patriotism during the community’s annual Fourth of July walk about. Float themes ranged from silly to reality TV inspired. Participants dressed up as characters from Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Alice and Wonderland, Jersey Shore and Duck Dynasty as well as historical icons such as Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam.
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while clowns cavorted. Meanwhile, Uncle Sam waved his flag and King Arthur waved his sword. Duck Dynasty was a popular ecord crowds turned out costume and float theme, showing for Neskowin’s annual up more than once sandwiched Fourth of July celebration between characters from Monty and walkabout thanks to the Python’s Holy Grail and circus beautiful weather, according to performers. event organizers. Elvis and Buddy Holly took The day began at 8 a.m. outturns blasting music for dancers side the Neskowin Trading Comwhile Jersey Shore aka Neskowin pany where the Nesko Women’s Shore cast members competed for Club was selling tasty desserts largest hair and darkest tan. Alice and good reads to raise funds for in Wonderland shared the street their many philanthropic enalongside shamrock bedecked deavors. The organization makes Irish leprechauns. donations throughout the year Following the walkabout, to the Good Neighbors Program, crowds gathered behind the store South County Christmas Baskets, to raise the flag and sing patri4-H, as well as numerous scholarSHOPPERS browse books for sale at otic songs. This was followed by ship funds for local college and the Nesko Women’s Book and Bake Taps; a somber salute to those art camp students, club president, Sale held on the Neskowin Trading who passed away since last year’s Teresa Smith said. Company’s front lawn July 4. The gathering. More than 1,000 watched fundraiser is a part of Neskowin’s Later in the day, the commufrom the sidelines as residents Independence Day celebration. nity gathered on the beach to fly of the small seaside community kites and build sandcastles, whetparaded down the thoroughfare ting appetites for the day’s grand finale, a traditional dressed in a variety of inspired costumes from TV fireworks show saluting American freedom, liberty and shows, books and history. independence. Abraham Lincoln handed out candy to the kiddies
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YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE gathered on the Neskowin beach front to build sand castles and sculptures and fly kites following the community’s traditional walkabout. While castles were the most popular theme, there were also seahorses, buildings and dinosaurs sculptures competing for attention. Page 20 • Pacific City SUN • July 12, 2013