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CPR, first-aid courses discounted for students I Beta Theta Pi and Campus Red Cross team up for Wednesday program. By Shane Pekny Staff writer Students can learn CPR and first aid skills in a new program sponsorec by Campus Red Cross and Beta Then Pi Fraternity. The course consists of foui Wednesday night classes, each from' to 9 p.m. The first course takes plact tonight. Ann Echternacht, Campus Rec Cross president, said she hoped al University of Nebraska-Lincoln stu dents would consider taking the course. “It’s very important to be trainee Party bust leaves beer in hands of deputies BEER from page 1 legal age to drink. The party, held on private proper ty, was Delta Tau Delta’s Annual Just Happy to Be Here Event. The property belonged to a Martell man, Lyle Sittler, 56, who told Deputies the party took place with his permission. No party-goers were arrested or ticketed at the bring-your-own-beer event. Jarrett said he credited the impact of anti-party policing in Lincoln for the movement of the party out into the county and the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s office. “There’s absolutely no doubt about it,” Jarrett said. “(Lincoln Police) will do their thing, and we’ll do ours.” A press release written by Delta Tau Delta President Matt Meyer said the party “addressed all risk-man agement issues,” and the party was held “in agreeance with all Chapter and National rules and guidelines.” The “small fraction of the house” that was present at the party went home after deputies arrived. Members of the fraternity who had j yet to arrive remained in Lincoln, the press release said. Good Life Coaches manager Jim Holt said the fraternity rented buses to take people to and from the party and that the buses returned in accept able condition. Meyer said he would not com ment on other issues until after he’d met with UNL Chancellor James Moeser and Greek Affairs Director Linda Schwartzkopf. ■ in CPR and first aid, and many jobs require it, so it’s a nice thing to have,” she said. As of Sunday, 20 of the 50 seats in the course were still open, said Mark Kratina, a Beta Theta Pi member. Normally, CPR and first-aid courses cost $20 or more. This course costs only $5 because the books that will be used are on loan from the American Red Cross, Echternacht l said. Group discounts are also avail able, Kratina said. The program will likely be offered two more times this semester, with a second session starting Oct. 13 and a third starting Nov. 10, Kratina said. Beta Theta Pi is promoting the course by hanging posters, distribut ing fliers and visiting other greek ; houses. But just because a fraternity is sponsoring the course does not mean non-greek students are unwelcome, he said. Kratina’s involvement with Omaha’s Red Cross led him to seek a class on campus. He said he saw low numbers of young adults in the CPR and first-aid classes he took in Omaha and wanted to change that, so he called the Caijipus Red Cross and suggested a discounted course for college stu dents, he said. His idea was met with interest, Kratina said. Kratina believes the training is important because it could save a life some day. “You never know. Somebody could pass out and need your help. It’s a great skill to have,” he said. All classes will be held at the Beta Theta Pi house, 1515 R St. To sign up, students should either call Ann Echternacht at (402) 438-5973 or Mark Kratina at (402) 436-7834. Parking, landscape positions still vacant VACANT from page 1 an interim director this summer. Marker replaces Ellyn Meyers, who served as the director of Landscape Services until last August. She was named the landscape director of the Hidden Lake Gardens, a satellite operation of Michigan State University. Marker said. Even though Marker hasn’t held a position in Landscape Services, he is prepared to take on the duties as man ager, he said. Working on a number of temporary special projects since 1996, Marker said his broad background would help him fulfill the duties the office requires. “The variety of experience I’ve gained over the last 10 years suits me very well to serve with a high degree of comfort in this position,” Marker said. The length of each interim direc tor’s term depends on the time it takes to advertise and interview candidates for the position. Main said. Once a suitable candidate has been found, the interim director stays in the position until the new director can leave his or her job and settle in at UNL. Main expects the process to take about five or six months. Carpenter said he was applying for the position permanently. Marker said he expects to take on a new assignment when a director is appointed. Colder weather could end seasonal allergy problems ALLERGY from page 1 Until the first hard freeze occurs, Saathoff said students suffering from allergies should refrain from opening windows to keep pollen and other irri tants out of the air around them. Students should also try to avoid exercising outdoors in the morning because most of the pollen is released between 4 and 10 a.m. “Early morning is the worst time,” she said. “People enjoy running in the morning, and they oftentimes drive to work or class with their windows down. They should try to conceal themselves from the pollen. It’s com mon sense if you stop and think about it.” Saathoff said pollen may not be the only cause for allergies. Other things including molds and animal hair can also cause allergic reactions. “For some people, the mold is worse than pollen,” she said. “Sometimes, a new cat or new working conditions can also give people trou ble.” The typical symptoms of allergies are a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and a sore throat from post nasal drip, Saathoff said. Students with these symptoms should go to the Health Center and talk to the allergists. Often, allergies are confused for colds, so an allergy test may be needed, Saatholf said. “We have over 60 antigens that we use to test for allergies,” she said. “The allergists select which test to do, and within 15 minutes, you'll know what you’re allergic to.” After the test, students can either get a shot or medicine to help them get through the allergy season. The pollen count can be checked each day through the Health Center on the Internet at: www.unl.edu/pollen/ We’re Saving You A Seat to A.R. 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