SR Morning Headlines (2/14/05)

* Slaying stuns Palouse town: Sheriff says girlfriend forced to watch; suspect arrested / Amy Cannata , SR — No community’s immune from the evil that lurks in some men’s hearts.

* Valentine’s Day just another day apart for military couples: For Ferrez family, separation is common /Jonathan Brunt, SR — On special days, like this one, the sacrifices of our fighting men and women stand out even more. God bless ‘em all.

* Exit 289: Taking matters into his own hands: Keeping trail clean a lonely battle / Tom Lutey , SR — The “bums” can’t win as long as local superhero Bill Moody’s on watch.

* Nothing babyish about surviving crash: Kids should be in booster seats long past infancy / Amy Cannata , SR — A booster seat for children 8 years old? It might make sense on paper. But what 8-year-old is going to stand for being treated like a baby?

* Timber payments to expire: No guarantee program that helps rural communities will be renewed / James Hagengruber , SR — This is the thanks that Red State country NW gets from Dubya for its support? Pbbbfffttt.

* CdA school officials, volunteers doing their best: Growth at root of school shifting / D.F. Oliveria /SR edit — This is just the opposite of NIMBYism. These parents want their elementary children to go to nearby schools — not those across town. Can’t blame ‘em. But I can blame growth.