Photos for Publication on Saturday, October 19, 2019
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While parked outside CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, lead trainer and regional coordinator for Central Nebraska James Staab (center) prepares "Metiman," a patient simulator, for a training session in a Simulation in Motion - Nebraska mobile education system that provides an advanced state-of-the-art hands-on training environment for EMS providers. Each training vehicle (there are three statewide -- including this one) features an emergency room and an ambulance bay simulation fitted with patient simulators that can be programmed to exhibit a multitude of symptoms. The training vehicles are from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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While parked outside CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, trauma nurse Mindy Walters (left) checks on "Chuckie," a patient simulator, inside a Simulation in Motion - Nebraska mobile education system that provides an advanced state-of-the-art hands-on training environment for EMS providers. Each training vehicle (there are three statewide -- including this one) features an emergency room and an ambulance bay simulation fitted with patient simulators that can be programmed to exhibit a multitude of symptoms. The training vehicles are from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Parked outside CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, a Simulation in Motion - Nebraska mobile education system (left) is ready to provide an advanced state-of-the-art hands-on training environment for EMS providers. Each training vehicle (there are three statewide -- including this one) features an emergency room and an ambulance bay simulation fitted with patient simulators that can be programmed to exhibit a multitude of symptoms. The training vehicles are from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Parked outside CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, a Simulation in Motion - Nebraska mobile education system is ready to provide an advanced state-of-the-art hands-on training environment for EMS providers. Each training vehicle (there are three statewide -- including this one) features an emergency room and an ambulance bay simulation fitted with patient simulators that can be programmed to exhibit a multitude of symptoms. The training vehicles are from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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While parked outside CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, the vital signs for "Metiman," a patient simulator, (bottom) can be seen on a monitor behind it inside a Simulation in Motion - Nebraska mobile education system that provides an advanced state-of-the-art hands-on training environment for EMS providers. Each training vehicle (there are three statewide -- including this one) features an emergency room and an ambulance bay simulation fitted with patient simulators that can be programmed to exhibit a multitude of symptoms. The training vehicles are from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Dr. Jason Hawley (right) is the optometrist and Deb Golff is optical manager at Shopko Optical, which is at 1919 N. Diers Ave., Suite B, in Grand Island. The store opened on Oct. 5. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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There are literally walls covered with frames to choose from at Shopko Optical, which is at 1919 N. Diers Ave., Suite B, in Grand Island. The store opened on Oct. 5. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Sitting in one of two exam rooms on site, Dr. Jason Hawley is the optometrist at Shopko Optical, which is at 1919 N. Diers Ave., Suite B, in Grand Island. The store opened on Oct. 5. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Shopko Optical, which is at 1919 N. Diers Ave., Suite B, in Grand Island, opened on Oct. 5. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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Shopko Optical, which is at 1919 N. Diers Ave., Suite B, in Grand Island, opened on Oct. 5. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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After an all too brief run in the Park Island Square shopping Center in Grand Island, the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will be closing on Nov. 16. (Independent/Barrett Stinson)
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St. Paul's Hunter Gravatt is tackled by Centura Eli Wooden during the first quarter Friday night in St. Paul.
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NWHS Ty Heaton jaunts in for 6 early in the 2nd quarter against Crete.For the Independent / By Ellis Collins
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NWHS Rans Sanders with a nice run in the 2nd, battling for yards agsinst Crete. For the Independent / by Ellis Collins
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Northest Riley Andersen dives for a touchdown against Crete Friday night at Viking Field.
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The St. Paul Wildcat offense front line is ready for the count against the Centura defensive line Friday night in St. Paul.
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St. Paul quarterback Brenden Knapp hands off to running back Eli Larson during the first quarter against Centura on Friday night in St. Paul.
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