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The INDEPENDENT, June 17, 2010 Page 21 Zoo Summer Concert series offers something for every listener From page 14 anticipated events of the sum- mer. Tickets go on sale April 28 at www.ticketmaster.com and at the zoo. “Our shows are family- friendly and the best place in the Northwest to experience music by world-class artists,” said Krista Swan, zoo events coordinator. “It feels like the concert lawn is a million miles from downtown Portland – gi- ant fir trees sway in the breeze, kids enjoy elephant ears, and our elephant herd stands near- by, watching the performances. It’s a magical venue – there’s no place like it!” Concerts will be held Wednesday through Sunday evenings, with music as di- verse as the animals that re- side at the zoo. Delicious food options at reasonable prices will be available to guests and concertgoers. All shows are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. rain or shine unless otherwise noted. This year’s “ZooBeat” premi- um shows will include appear- ances by include by Jimmy Cliff (July 23), Levon Helm (Aug. 8), Chris Isaak (Aug. 14), Jamie Cullum (July 25), the B-52s (Aug. 13) and Pink Martini (Aug. 26 and 27), plus a live performance of the popular ra- Clatskanie police officer sentence to jail Attorney General John Kroger announced, on May 26, that a former Clatskanie police officer was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to burglary and official miscon- duct. “Law enforcement officers have enormous responsibility and power and must be held accountable when they break the law,” said Attorney General Kroger. Joseph Lee Harrison, 35, pleaded guilty in Columbia County Circuit Court to two counts of Burglary in the First Degree, a Class A Felony, and one count of Official Miscon- duct, a Class A Misdemeanor. In addition to jail, Harrison was sentenced to three years probation. If he violates the terms of his probation, he faces up to 19 months in prison. Harrison was arrested in Au- gust on charges that he illegal- ly entered three Clatskanie homes in April and July in order to steal Vicodin and OxyContin. Harrison was on duty and in uniform during the first incident, when he obtained keys to an apartment from the owner by means of deception. In subse- quent incidents, Harrison ille- gally entered unoccupied resi- dences in order to steal pre- scription pain medications. Senior Assistant Attorney General Dan Wendel prosecut- ed the case for the Oregon De- partment of Justice. Want to know what happens around here all year? Get The Independent delivered to your home for a year for only $20.00 Call today to start your subscription 503-429-9410 dio show “A Prairie Home Com- panion” (Aug. 28). Wednesday “ZooTunes” concerts include performances by Konono No. 1 and the Car- olina Chocolate Drops (July 7), Caravan Palace (July 14), Bassekou Kouyate (July 21), Great Big Sea (July 28), Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Aug. 4), Cross Canadian Rag- weed (Aug. 11) and the Quebe Sisters (Aug. 18). Funds raised during the con- cert series support several con- servation projects, including the protection of threatened and endangered Northwest species. The zoo opens at 9 a.m. dai- ly and is located just off High- way 26. The zoo is also acces- sible by MAX light rail line. Vis- itors who travel to the zoo via MAX receive $1.50 off zoo ad- mission. Call TriMet Customer Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433), or visit www.trimet.org for fare and route information. General admission is $10.50 (ages 12- 64), $9 for seniors (65 and up), $7.50 for children (ages 3-11) and free for those 2 and younger. Additional information is available at www.oregon zoo.org or by calling 503-226- 1561. 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