The Dalles Warming Place needs volunteers to help it operate this year.  St. Vincent dePaul executive director Dave Lutgens says their season will be starting soon, and they are extremely short of volunteers to run it, as many who have helped over the years are getting older.  Those would like to volunteer can contact Ed Elliott at 541-386-5857 or by e-mail at eelliott@gorge.net, or by calling the St. Vincent dePaul in The Dalles at 541-296-9566.  The Warming Place operates between November 15 and March 15 on nights when the temperature approaches or is below freezing, depending on wind and precipitation.