MITCHELL ADVOCATE _ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 9 Mitchell singer travels to Tennessee for hospital fundraiser Mitchell country music singerand two others from Canada were the Hunter, of Windsor, travelled to Lebanon, Tennessee half-an-hour north of the border to perform at ahospital fundraiser in Tennessee earlier this month. Chris Mabb, of Mitchell; and Dan Knight, of Wallaceburg and Janice east of other independent artists from rock and country genres to help raise money for the St. Jude Chil- dren’s Research Hospital Sept. 6. Mabb was excited to play some songs from his new album Cadil- lac Fever which is expected to be released at the end of October. He also performed a couple of songs from his most recent album, Sis- terdale, including “Rain Storm” which topped the charts in Aus- tralia and Germany in 2020. “It was an honour to be asked to be part of a great cause. St. Jude does a lot of research for the chil- dren’s hospital,” Mabb said, adding it was a treat to get together with people he emails all the time but to sit down and have a coffee and share a few laughs. Mabbtravels to Nashville once or twice ayear to write and record and has already started writing for his next project. A fan of classic rock androllbands suchas Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Bad Company, when though, he you around and tell you what to do, you’re never going to be happy with yourself. I want to know that I like every song on my album or that I’m playing and there’s not an amount ofmoneyin the world that can change my mind,” he said. Mabb appreciates all the sup- pen he’s received over the past few, friends and likes to stay true to the country mu- sic sound he grewup loving. those who listen to a radio show he’s part of every week online at Ifyou others push Funding bump for Healthy Babies Healthy Children Huron Perth public health has received a funding boost under Ontario’s Healthy Babies Healthy tion, early identification andinter- vention services. The local health unit received a total of $101,281, which is part of $11.7 million in additional pro- vincial funding for healthy child development programs across Ontario. This includes increases of $8.6 million for the Healthy Ba- bies Healthy Children program, $1.4 million for the Infant Child Development program and $1.8 million for the Young Parent Ser- Children program, which connects PI i vices programs. “Our p ip with the Hu- @ fi? Consul Chair $1999 Stressless Chair & Ottoman “=p Available in three colours immediate immi Enjoy special savings on select Stressless recliners, sofas and accessories 50 Fanshawe Park ondon, Ontario Prince Recliner $1499 100% Genuine Leather Your choice of 2 colours Rd V ron Perth public health unit will generate supports in the spirit of healthy families and children,” said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa e importance of a healthy start for children, I encourage people to contact He public health unit for more ii mation,” Thompson added. The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program is free and delivered through local public health units. The program offers home visits to families at risk (519) 473-5400 for challenges affecting healthy child development, starting from the prenatal stage through to the child’s transition to school. It also provides universal screening for families after the birth of their babies. will ensure that young families in Perth County receive the support they need to have the best start in life.” According to the province, around 30 per cent of children in Ontario have at least one develop- when they “Our provincial gi understands the importance of supporting young mothers and young families in rural Ontario,” said Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth- Wellington. "This increase in an- nualized funding for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program IMG A Division of Stressless $2499 100% Genuine Leather Your choice of 3 colours} In-stock & available for immediate delivery austinandtaylor.com Majesty Recliner AAG, Leather sofa ‘A Olvision of Stensalens, mental enter school that could pose arisk to their lifelong health, learning and behaviour. In 2022-23, more than 93,000 newborns and their families were screened for risks, and 7,000 families received home visiting intervention. $1999 100% genuine leather sofa Available in Grey, Cinder and Snow. Matching loveseat available