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The Times Advocate, 2006-10-18, Page 18because she never took the time to take care of herself, which has changed, although it took a huge wake-up call. "I survived although they fully expected me not to. You don't have to wait to change your life," says Luther -Hiltz. Luther -Hiltz speaks to interns, nurses and groups across Canada focusing on breast cancer awareness and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For more information on the Canadian Cancer Society visit www. cancer. ca Curves forWomen speaker — Breast cancer sur- vivor and co-ordinator of the Cancer Patient Family Network in Nova Scotia Emmie Luther -Hiltz spoke to the women at Curves Oct. 10, sharing her experience beating breast cancer.Above from left are Curves manag- er and Luther-Hiftz's cousin Sid Reaburn, Luther -Hiltz, Crediton resident Barb Dunlop who lost her daughter to breast cancer and Exeter resident Sylvia Smith whose daughter is a breast cancer survivor of three years. 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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. heartlandcommunitycu.on.ca 17 TIMES–ADVOCATE Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Breast Cancer survivor speaks at Curves forWomen By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — "I was 33 and I had breast cancer," says cancer survivor and co-ordinator of the Cancer Patient Family Network in Nova Scotia Emmie Luther -Hiltz to a full room at Exeter's Curves for Women Oct. 10 for breast cancer awareness month. When Luther -Hiltz first discovered something was wrong, she noticed a lump in her breast. "It was as big as a goff ball. It didn't hurt. It was very hard, but it didn't hurt," says Luther -Hiltz. "It was a large lump on my breast. I think I knew right away something was wrong," Luther -Hiltz adds. Both her grandmother and mother had had breast cancer and knowing it ran in the family Luther -Hiltz had it checked immediately. The next few days would be both overwhelming and terrifying for Luther -Hiltz. After making an appointment to see a doctor, they were almost positive she did have breast cancer. "I think you have breast cancer." Luther -Hiltz said those words ran over and over in her head. After the initial appointment Luther-HIltz went grocery shopping, buying items she's never bought before as well as buying four or five of the same product. Luther -Hiltz says when she reached the check-out, she realized she hadn't paid any attention to her shopping after hearing that there was a good possibility she had breast cancer. After getting diagnosed with cancer the following Monday, Luther -Hiltz said she couldn't make any sense of it at first. "I was happily married with two little boys and a new home. Everything in my world was going well," says Luther -Hiltz. She was also in shock after being told, "You do have breast cancer. We'll admit you to the hospital today and remove the breast tomorrow." She says after telling the news to her family members and friends, their reactions varied. Her husband Bill was devastated, worried she would- n't be around to see her children grow -up. Her eight- year-old son Dane didn't want anyone to know that his mother had breast cancer and five-year-old Seth being so young didn't quite understand what it meant, telling strangers frequently that "my mom has breast cancer." Her mother Betty and sister Gwen flew out east to see Luther -Hiltz. "My sister nearly drove me to drink. My mother was very reassuring," says Luther -Hiltz. Luther -Hiltz says when it comes down to it, what is needed most from family members and friends is to let them know you are thinking about them. "Just by passing the Kleenex to someone who's cry- ing," says Luther -Hiltz. Luther -Hiltz says something else of importance is respect. She remembers when getting first diagnosed with cancer, someone from the hospital saying, "That's advanced breast cancer," talking about Luther -Hiltz but leaving no explanation. She says after hearing that comment she became quite concerned but no answers followed for some time. Luther -Hiltz underwent chemotherapy for six months. "I had terrible vomiting from chemo. It hurts, it pains. Your stomach hurts physically," says Luther -Hiltz. One night, she remembers Dane was pounding her back as she vomited and Seth was holding a washcloth to her face, helping her. Luther -Hiltz says her children have told her they love her more because of what she's gone through. Luther -Hiltz did six months chemotherapy and several cat scans for years. She is now 46 years old, healthy and has a brand new outlook on life. Luther -Hiltz says a main reason why she developed breast cancer was Entertainment a main focus for pub By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF ZURICH — With a new owner and some new ideas, Smiley'z Pizza and Pub in Zurich is undergoing a few changes. Owner Mike Houle, who reopened the restaurant in July, is sticking to the same recipes, with pizza the main meal, but he is trying out a couple of other ideas like steak sandwiches. He's also switching up the specials daily and enticing customers on weekends with a personal pizza and wings special. Houle, who has run a cou- ple of hotels in London previ- ously and has "been in the entertainment industry almost my whole life" is bringing bands to the forefront at Smiley'z, hop- ing to include groups that spark the inter- est of all ages like the Roadhammers and the Shelley Rastin Band. He is also planning to have a one- man -band enter- tain at the pub on the week- ends, extending his weekend hours to accommodate bands. Houle who has a lot of experience in the music industry "playing and engi- neering different acts," has "worked with B.B. King and the late great Ray Charles," just to name a couple. He was also previously an engineer for London's Bluesfest working with Pierce Sound and Lighting. Houle says he was starting to get tired of London and after getting to know Smiley'z previous owner Riley Vanderwheel, realized taking over the restaurant could be a good next step. "I was interested in doing something new," says Houle. Although Houle is no longer as extensively into the enter- G.I.C.'s 426% • amp Gaiser `."t s. BrokerMc. Kneale EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 Pub brings entertain- ment — Smiley'z Pizza and Pub in Zurich is in the midst of undergoing a few changes since above, owner Mike Houle took over the business in the summer.Although the menu will continue serv- ing pizza as its main meal, Houle is planning to put a huge focus on bringing entertainment to the Main Street restaurant. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) tainment business, he is still part of the Kelly Wright Band of St. Thomas, playing bass and acting as engineer and sound advisor. They are six songs into an album, with Houle doing the music and Wright writing the lyrics. "I've always got something on the go," says Houle. A huge Halloween event coming up which Smiley'z is sponsoring at Maverick's Paintball is a night with London's Bobnoxious, HallowBob's Eve Oct. 31. Also on the bill is Trole, Left Intact and Zurich's Renaissance. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at Smiley'z or through Ticketmaster for $15. RE-ELECT JIM DIETRICH Councillor -Ward 1 South Huron 519-237-3225