Elwood Clark, president of the First Bank of Vale, stands with bank staff in this undated photo. He went on to become mayor of Vale before moving to western Oregon. The bank building is slated for restoration. (Malheur Country Historical Society)
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Vale history buff honored as a state ‘standout’ volunteer

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VALE – Bob Butler is curious about the past. He loves hearing accounts of olden-day Vale and has his own stories to share from a lifetime in the community.

And he’s doing what he can to preserve that history.

His work recently earned him state designation as a “Standout Heritage Volunteer,” recognition awarded for the first time this year by the Oregon Heritage program at the state Parks and Recreation Department. About a dozen . . .

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