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My name is Chris Rios and I moved to Ellsworth with my wife, Hannah, and 3 daughters Emmalyn, Brooklynn, and Maya in February 2019. I’m a Firefighter Paramedic with the Salina Fire Department where I have worked since 2009. I currently serve on the board of the International Association of Firefighters Local 782 where I have served on the executive board since 2011. Since joining the executive board I’ve held the positions of treasurer, vice-president, and currently have held the position of president for the last 3 years. I started my own business, Ultra Shine Holiday & Event Lighting, in 2015 and have grown it to the largest Christmas light installation company in Central Kansas. This year I volunteered to serve on the Ellsworth Cowtown Days committee where I organized the first annual Cowtown Days Steak Cookoff bringing people from all over the state to town. The reason I decided to run for Mayor of Ellsworth is because I finally found a place as an adult that I’m proud to say this is my hometown and I want to give back to our great community.
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After high school I joined the Navy and became a diver. I had a great time, met all kinds of people, and was thankful for the experience. However, after four years of military life, I became restless and ready to take on college.
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Douglas Avenue in downtown Ellsworth was lined with American flags Saturday in tribute to the long-awaited return of a native son, United States Navy Fireman First Class Walter S. Belt, Jr.
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Pick up a copy of this week's I/R for our Breast Cancer Awareness Month pages.
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Richard Whitmer of Dorrance gets a flu shot Oct. 1 at the Wilson Senior Center. The shot was part of a flu shot clinic conducted by the Ellsworth County Health Department. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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A special thank you to Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation for all they do for our community.
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