Ellis NewsLocal news for Ellis, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Kansas Man Makes Patriotic Climb- July 6, 2008 Many people mark the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, picnics. For one veteran, the day is about displaying the ultimate patriotic symbol for all who enjoy our country's rugged landscape.http://www.topix.net/city/ellis-ks/2008/07/kansas-man-makes-patriotic-climb?fromrss=1 WW Drilling pieces together fifth oil rig- July 6, 2008 Dusty Rhoades, a partner in WW Drilling, describes the WaKeeney company's newest rig, its fifth, as "homemade." "You can't just go out and buy a rig these days," he said.http://www.topix.net/city/ellis-ks/2008/07/ww-drilling-pieces-together-fifth-oil-rig?fromr... Security Benefit ratings suffer- July 4, 2008 Downgrading of financial ratings for Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. in the wake of the subprime mortgage crash shouldn't alarm investors because the Topeka business is built on a solid foundation, the ...http://www.topix.net/city/ellis-ks/2008/07/security-benefit-ratings-suffer?fromrss=1 |