Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A Thomasville, Mo., family receives gifts and helps open a visitor information center at NE 50 and I-35 last week."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The Edward Herpst family of Thomasville, Mo., came along 'peacefully' when stopped Thursday by the Highway Patrol, and their cooperation earned them state gifts, pins, T-shirts and a free weekend at a state lodge as the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the Oklahoma City Information Center at NE 50 and I-35."

Document outlining state-specific goals for carbon dioxide emissions and energy efficiency through 2030 for the state of Montana.

Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning the religious community. A historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital is included at the end of interview transcript.