C M C M Y K Y K HOLIDAY LIGHTS NARROW NB LOSS What would make a neighbor do this?, A7 North Valley edges Bulldogs, B1 Serving Oregon’s South Coast Since 1878 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012 theworldlink.com I 75¢ Shooter Coos Bay’s Abbie Curtis has didn’t know victims BY STEVEN DUBOIS AND JONATHAN J.COOPER The Associated Press PORTLAND — A gunman who opened fire on shoppers at a Port- land mall had no connection to the two people he fatally shot and wanted to kill as many people as possible, police said today. The shooter, who wore a mask, was a young man who fired ran- a twelfth birthday to remember domly, investigators said. The only person wounded was a young woman, Kristina Shevchenko, whose age could not be confirmed. She was in serious condition at Oregon Health & Science Univer- sity Hospital in Portland. Police said they had tentatively identified the gunman but would COOS BAY — Every birthday is special, but stark contrast. not release his name or give any today 12-12-12some were more special than others. “You guys are tired?” he said. “See, if I could information on a possible motive. stay up this late every night, I would.” “It really was a killing of total At precisely 12:12 a.m., an ice cream cake Meanwhile, Jim Curtis, Abbie’s father, posed strangers, to my knowledge at this in her lap, Abbie Curtis blew out 12 candles alternative ways that his daughter could revel point and time. He was really try- to mark her 12th birthday on 12-12-12. in the special day. ing to kill as many people as possi- Abbie, a home-school girl with sandy “Maybe she could fire daddy’s 12 gauge ble,” Clackamas County Sheriff at 12:12?” he said. “Wake up the neigh- Craig Roberts told ABC’s “Good blond hair and a love for gymnastics, was borhood?” Morning America.” one of a handful of people But as the magic moment neared, People at the mall were heroic in A LITTLE across the globe celebrating Abbie found the strength to smite all 12 helping get shoppers out of the GOOD birthdays and weddings today candles on her white and green cake. building, including off-duty Asked how she hoped age 12 would dif- emergency room nurses who ren- NEWS — the last triple date of the fer from age 11, Abbie paused dered aid, Roberts said. century. thoughtfully. In response to previous mass To mark the occasion, the four-member Curtis “People taking me more shootings elsewhere, the first family threw a candy-fueled movie marathon. seriously,”she said. arriving officers were trained to “You only get to be a kid once,”mother Carie Reporter Daniel form teams and go inside instead Curtis said. “So, you may as well do things like Simmons-Ritchie this to make it fun.” can be reached SEE MALL | A8 But as the clock ticked down, there was no at 541-269- guarantee the birthday girl would reach 1222, ext. the finish line. Her head lolling 249, or at and eyelids flickering, Abbie dritchie@ sat groggily in her living theworldlink. Teen gets room. com. “I’m tired,”she said. “But I’m okay.” 60 days for Three hours past his own bedtime, brother videotaping Garrett, 13, bounced nude child around the house BY TYLER RICHARDSON in The World COQUILLE — A Bandon teen will spend 60 days in jail for secretly recording a girl under 10 while she showered and used the restroom. Jesse Housego, 19, admitted to taping the girl while she was nude and in the bathroom on three sep- arate occasions. Housego pleaded Magic Number 12 Other special 12s in Coos County guilty to a second-degree encour- aging sexual abuse charge and two 1) In English, 12 is the biggest number with one syllable. counts of invasion of privacy, as 2) 12 men have walked on Earth’s moon. Locals posted on The World’s Facebook page to plug family and 3) In the Bible, Jacob had 12 sons and Jesus had 12 apostles. In ancient Greek mythology, part of a plea deal with the District friends who are celebrating 12-12-12. Angie Riley said her daughter, 12 gods reside on Mount Olympus. In Hinduism, the sun god Surya has 12 names. Kaitlyn Bingham, also turned 12 today. Melissa Rich said she expect- Attorney’s office. 4) In 10-pin bowling, 12 is the number of strikes needed for a perfect game. ed to deliver her baby through a cesarean today, hopefully at 12:12.12 Coos County District Attorney 5) In the former British currency system, there were 12 pence in a shilling. p.m. Paul Frasier said the encouraging 6) Alcoholics Anonymous has 12 steps. sexual abuse charge is the state’s 7) King Arthur’s round table had 12 knights. equivalent to a possession of child 8) There are 12 teams in the Big Ten and 10 teams in the Big Twelve leagues. pornography charge. Frasier said 9) The 12th moon of Jupiter is Lysithea. Next repeating date: See photos of our that because the girl was not 10) The human body has 12 pairs of ribs. Jan. 1, 2101 (01/01/01) shown engaging in sexual con- 11) There are 12 signs in Western and Chinese astrology. favorite 12s, visit www.theworldlink.com duct, he decided it was in his 12) A gross is 12 dozen. office’s best interest to make a deal with Housego. “The issue I was facing with the using a child in sexual display Story by Daniel Simmons-Ritchie, The World (charges) is that there was no sex- ual conduct and she was not Photo by Alysha Beck, The World SEE BANDON | A8 Police reports . A2 Sports . B1 Mary Scheirman, Coos Bay T S S Mary Olson, North Bend E A H Tony Clingings, Coquille D What’s Up. A3 Martha Cook, Eugene I C Comics . B4 T Anna Lee, Lakeside E A S South Coast. A3 Patricia Simpson, Coos Bay Chance of rain E R N Lois Sandberg, North Bend | 50/37 I Obituaries A5 D Opinion. A4 Puzzles. B4 O F Weather | A8 Don’tDon’t Wait!Wait! SaveSave Now!Now! We’re Holding January Clearance In December! •Queen beds start at just $ 349 ARANCE •Recliners start at just $ 199 CLE • in every department! 790 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay • 541-267-2500 Prices Slashed C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K A2 •The World • Wednesday, December 12,2012 Y K South Coast City Editor Ryan Haas • 541-269-1222, ext. 239 theworldlink.com/news/local MHS students believe in gun rights Woman alleges boyfriend hit I up with the physical presence of guns. her while she was pregnant Survey finds most do not Freshman Addison Alford believes the want more firearm regulation general public has developed an idealized view of guns. BY TYLER RICHARDSON two began dating and having denied being assaulted. Mid- “A lot of big icons in American culture, The World a sexual relationship when dendorff later told police BY HELENA PLATT like cowboys and soldiers, they have guns,” she was 16. She said she ini- about the alleged assault — The Marshfield Times Alford said. COQUILLE — A woman tially lied to Corrigan about as well as another incident However, situations like the local testified Tuesday that her her age, telling him she was where she says Corrigan COOS BAY — Pick any three students. standoff that occurred Oct. 23, and result- ex-boyfriend allegedly 18, but after he found out she punched her in the face — According to a recent survey conducted by ed in a temporary lockdown of Marshfield choked her and kicked her was 16 the two continued to while reporting an incident The Marshfield Times, two of them have High School, have arisen and may make while she was pregnant with have a sexual relationship. where Corrigan allegedly grown up with guns in their household. the high school populace question public his baby. Corrigan is charged with threw a backpack containing With the area’s sizeable forestland and access to firearms. The shock of such an The emotional testimony one felony count of fourth- books at her. abundant wildlife, the popularity of hunt- event in proximity to MHS might have from 18-year-old Kay-lee degree assault, three counts “I had enough and I was ing in Coos Bay should not be surprising. made a few students revise their opinions Middendorff was the high- of second- done,” Middendorff said in For most MHS students and their families, on gun control. light of the first day of a North degree sex- court. it is an ordinary part of life. This may con- Sophomore Daysha Browne questioned Bend man’s assault trial. ual abuse, Corrigan’s attorney Ron tribute to the overall relaxed attitude local whether regulations should prevent dan- Middendorff claimed 23- three counts Cox painted a picture of a high school students take regarding gerous individuals from coming into pos- year-old Cory Corrigan of harass- troubled relationship where firearms. session of guns. assaulted her multiple times ment, con- Middendorff was sometimes The majority of those who were sur- “I think that there’s a certain level of during their relationship, tributing to aggressive and violent with veyed had almost no qualms about current responsibility that comes with guns including punching her in the sexual Corrigan. He told the jury in levels of gun control and many of them because they’re kind of a life-or-death the face and choking her delinquency his opening statement that own guns themselves.