BEFORE Wednesday’s storm hit Ellis, and BEFORE the temperature hit a record high 105 degrees, more than 50 residents and even some tourists hit the downtown Ellis sidewalks to “Rock and Chalk.”  The event, sponsored by the Ellis Chamber of Commerce and the Public Library, decorated the sidewalks with rocket-themed art.

“3-2-1 Blast Off’ is the theme of this year’s Ellis Junior Free Fair and also ties in with the popular rocket building program hosted at the library.  The Big Creek Rockets launch is part of Thursday night’s activities at the fair, along with children’s games.  The City Council declared Ellis “Rocket Town” for Thursday.