Valley people: Helen Martindale
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Name: Helen Martindale
Occupation: optometrist
Age: 57
Hometown: Victoria
If you get a chance go see: Salmon Fishing Yemen
Right now I am reading: A Village of Small Houses by Ian Ferguson
I’m listening to: Willie Nelson
At least once everyone should: tour the valley by bicycle
Most people don’t know I: can speak Gaelic — pretty useless
Proudest or happiest moment: there are a lot, but my son, Sean, is doing very well as an artist.
Biggest fear: heights
If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: stop development in Cowichan — it’s beautiful
Before I die: I want to travel, travel, travel
Words I live by: don’t waste your life worrying
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