Jewel Ware
The Wayne County Commission, chaired by Commissioner Jewel Ware, recently passed a resolution supporting the first annual Cruisin’ Michigan cruise and car show. The event will be held July 12 through the communities of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Westland and Wayne.

The five communities are teaming up with automotive enthusiast Don Nicholson, local car clubs, chambers of commerce and corporate sponsors.

Cruisin’ Michigan will promote Wayne County and the five host communities and recognize the many contributions the county and its local communities have made to the automotive industry.

Contact event organizer Don Nicholson at (734) 658-5296.

CBP announces expansion of Model Ports Initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the selection of 18 additional airports that will be part of the Model Ports Initiative. This joint venture between federal agencies, the travel industry, airlines and airport authorities was designed to improve the processes for clearing and welcoming travelers into the United States.

The Model Ports Initiative is part of the Rice-Chertoff Initiative established in 2006 to enhance border security with the use of the best new technologies while streamlining security processes and facilitating travel for visitors.

In the coming months, travelers arriving at these airports will see several improvements, including an increased number of video monitors, a welcome message and information on the entry process.

Detroit is one of 18 airports selected based on the locations with the largest number of foreign visitors arriving annually.

Discounts on prescription drug 2-1-1 help line

Uninsured and underinsured people in Detroit and Wayne County can take advantage of the World Medical Relief Prescription Assistance Program as part of a collaboration between World Medical Relief, the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority and United Way of Southeastern Michigan’s 2-1-1 help line.

Those who need discount prescription drug service, as well as medical equipment, should call 2-1-1 and ask for a referral to the World Medical Relief. This initiative is part an expansion of United Way’s 2-1-1 service capabilities. Until now, the service had not promoted health service information. Now, 2-1-1 operators will ask callers if they are insured or underinsured.

World Medical Relief offers a prescription program for people 18 years and older, with income criteria. It is expected that 1,000 to 5,000 may take advantage of the program.

For more information, visit www.dwcha.org.

Wayne County Track Meet and Robert Lynch Invitational

The Wayne County Track Meet and Robert Lynch Invitational will be held on Saturday May 10, at Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming St., starting at 10 a.m.

The first sixth place students in each event will receive awards. Student athletes entered into the meet will be seeded by their individual 2008 indoor/outdoor performance marks, although strong consideration also will be given to outstanding 2007 performances.

Former NBA star and Detroit businessman Derrick Coleman is a partner in the event. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Commissioner Keith D. Williams, Wayne County Parks, Stanley Edwards a former U of M stalwart and NFL star, the Detroit Track Oldtimers, and a team of business people and concerned citizens are dedicated to presenting an outstanding track meet.

Pre-registration is required through the Wayne County Park System by May 8. For more information, call (313) 530-3102, or visit .

‘MS Longest Day of Golf’

The 2008 MS Longest Day of Golf, presented by Ford, is a month-long, statewide event to raise awareness and funds to fight multiple sclerosis through the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter.

More than 850 golfers and 200 teams will participate, trying to reach the goal of raising $315,000. Golfers must pledge or raise a minimum of $125 per participant. Organize your team, select one of the participating courses and a day in May and putt for a purpose.

For more information, or to register, call (248) 351-2190 or e-mail ldg@mig.nmss.org. Information may also be found at www.nationalmssociety.org/mig.