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January 25, 2013
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Editorial: Roses & thorns

ROSE Winter succor No sooner were we bemoaning the fact that Douglas County warming centers could only be open on the coldest of nights, meaning the shelter was unable to operate at times when the need was still great, than pillows were being fluffed more frequently in Roseburg and Sutherlin. Low-down temperatures drove the need, but stepping-up volunteers made it possible. Starting Jan. 11, two centers operated by the Douglas County Housing and Homeless Coalition were open seven consecutive nights, a record for the service. Warming center organizers estimated between 25 and 30 people turned up each night seeking a …

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The News-Review Updated Jan 28, 2013 09:18AM Published Jan 25, 2013 03:34PM Copyright 2013 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.