State Mineral, State Rock, State Fossil

      Since Kansas and Mississippi are the only two states, which do not have a state mineral, rock or fossil, it seems logical that the Kansas Geological Society should be the organization to spearhead a drive to have all of these established for the State of Kansas.

      Hopefully we will be able to involve the students of USD 259 in the selection process and determine by Earth Science Week (Oct 13-19) the number one candidate for each of these categories.

      It has already been suggested that Halite might be a good representative mineral for the State of Kansas and that the Fence Post Limestone (sometimes referred to as the Post-Rock Limestone) might be a good choice for the state rock.

      If you have any suggestions, please contact Bob Cowdery by phone and/or fax, 267-9030, or E-mail sbc@southwind.net.  You may also contact any member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Geological Society.