Volunteers Upset Over Red Cross Prices

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Mesa University is eliminating its Red Cross programs and volunteers are upset after the Red Cross raised prices for life-saving training courses.

The increases come after the national organization reported losing $1 million a year.

According to KJCT-TV (http://bit.ly/mXrf9h ), the Red Cross says it is doing what it can to ease the burden on volunteers. The teaching manuals for classes are now available online, and some of the certifications will last longer.

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