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Computer system saves state $2 million OLYMPIA – The ability to electronically access and share information between Washington State, federal government agencies and other states about applicants for, and recipients of, certain Department of Social and Health Services benefits has helped the state identify and stop abuse and misuse of more than $2 million. Washington began using the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) interface on May 1 of this year. Through Nov. 19, the Department either terminated or reduced benefits by $1,961,695.
It found another$158,878 in overpayments, allowing DSHS to begin collection actions against ineligible recipients. “The vast majority of people are honest when they apply for our services, but there will always be a few who misrepresent their circumstances and take advantage of our safety net,” said David Stillman, assistant secretary for the DSHS Economic Services Administration. “We must do our best to ensure people who get assistance are legally qualified to receive it.” Public assistance agencies
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that enroll in PARIS sign one or more data matching agreements, permitting them to participate in quarterly matches of client eligibility and enrollment data files. Under those agreements, the assistance agencies’ applicant and recipient data files are transmitted to the U.S. Department of Defense Manpower Data Center. It processes the data and transmits the results to participating agencies so they can look for clients collecting benefits in other states. The PARIS interface looks for Social Security number matches in participating states, Washington clients’ receiving income or medical assistance payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or other income through the U.S. Defense Department.
The interface also can determine if Washington recipients qualify for federal health care coverage. After PARIS verifies with the other states that duplicate benefits were received and abuse or misuse has occurred, DSHS takes action to terminate food, cash, and/or medical benefits and establishes, forwards overpayments to the DSHS Office of Financial Recovery and refers cases to the DSHS Office of Fraud and Accountability for investigation. During a performance review of PARIS, the Department’s internal auditors determined using the interstate match created the potential for saving money. A dedicated unit was developed to use the information to determine eligibility and calculate benefits.
Friday, Jan. 24 NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769SHOW(7469) or visit online at www. wwca.us.
Friday, January 24, 2014 • Port Orchard Independent
Support group meeting monthly BREMERTON — A free support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss is held the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1- 2:30 p.m. at the Harrison Medical Center Annex, 750 Lebo Blvd. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Support groups serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, and current research and treatment options. Contact Patti Denman at 206-402-9857 for more information.
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KACE seeking ESL volunteers
BREMERTON — The Kitsap Adult Center for Education (KACE) is seeking volunteers who could help adults improve their reading, writing and other basic skills. There are opportunities to assist foreignborn adults in English as a Second Language (ESL). To receive an application packet, contact KACE at (360) 373-1539 or via e-mail at info@kacewa. org. Applications are available at www.kacewa.org of stop by the KACE office and complete your application and to receive further information.
at Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Set in a department store, four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra on sale, come to find they have more to share than ever imagined. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage,” but a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal! This hilarious musical is set to classic tunes, and will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. Reserved Seating $25 to $65 and available at www. admiraltheatre.org or 360-373-6743. Admiral Theatre Ticket Office hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, visit www.admiraltheatre.org. NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.wwca.us WEDDING SHOW: The West Sound Wedding Show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kitsap Conference Center. The show is sponsored by Wedding & Event Magazine. Tickets are $8 at the door or can be purchased online at www.weddingandeventmagazine.com with a $2 discount.
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Saturday, Jan. 25 FAMILY FUN FEST: Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 4960 County Club Way, will host the event in the downstairs portion of the church from 2-4:30 p.m. There will be games, crafts, snacks and a skit. For more information, call 360-871-3504. LLAMA-O-RAMA: The Love-A-Llama-O-Rama event is set from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at The Candy Shoppe, 833 Bay St, Port Orchard. Proceeds from the event will go towards Chela Grey of Stillpointe Llama Sanctuary in Seabeck, who is in need of covered housing for aging, rescued animals, said Sandy Charbonneau, hostess of The Candy Shoppe. The sanctuary is home to more than 30 llamas on average. During the event, the public can brush the llama, and learn their habits and needs. There will also be wool demonstrations and information on how to adopt a llama. Llama candy and Llama plush toys will be sold with all proceeds to the cause. For more information, visit www. stillpointesanctuary.org, call 360-813-3213 or email info@stillpointesanctuary.org. ROLLER DERBY: The Kitsap Derby Bratz D-Bombers will face the Seattle Derby Brats Galaxy Girls during a doubleheader season opener at 5:30 p.m. at Sk8town, 1501 Piperberry Lane, Port Orchard. Also, the KDB Tooties will tackle the SDB Tooties. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $7 at the door. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.wwca.us.
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FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 4960 Country Club Way, will host the event with guest speaker Rev. James Swindle. Immediately following the 10 a.m. morning worship service, there will be a potluck-style dinner served. For more information, call 360-857-3504. If you need a ride to the church, call 253-857-0019 MUSICAL PLAY: The hilarious musical parody “Menopause the Musical” will take the stage
Thursday, Jan. 30 MOVIE PRESENTATION: Capital Christian Center will host the showing of the movie, “Chosen” at 6 p.m. as part of “A Movie for Nathan’s Friends” promotion to honor 16-year-old Nathan Blanchette, of Gig Harbor, who died unexpectedly in December 2013. He was a member of Capital Christian Center. The 20-minute movie is about two Washington girls who tell how they were targeted for sex trafficking. The church is located at 902 Dekalb St. The movie is free and presented by Freedom 13. For more information, visit www.Freedom13.org.
Friday, Jan. 31 NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.wwca.us.
Saturday, Feb. 1 COMICS & TOYS: The 2014 Pacific NW Comic, Toy and Gaming Show, presented by Alpha Comics, is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale. There will be free comic books
courtesy of Avalon Comics and Games, free Heroclix tutorials and hourly door prizes. FUNDRAISING DINNER: Fred Needham VFW Post 2669 will host its annual Relay for Life Fundraising Dinner at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and the food will be prepared by Bujok’s Catering. Reservations are suggested. All proceeds from the dinner will go towards Relay for Life NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.wwca.us.
Sunday, Feb. 2 NUNSENSE 2: Western Washington Center of the Arts, 521 Bay St., will present “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23. The play, written by Dan Goggin, will be directed by Jan Peterson Ewen. Performance time is 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 and $17. For more information, call 360-769-SHOW(7469) or visit online at www.wwca.us.
Saturday, Feb. 8 BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Manchester Library will hold their “Winter Book Sale” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, located at 8067 E. Main. There will be used books, CDs and movies for sale, along with gifts and collectibles. All proceeds benefit the Manchester Library. ROLLER DERBY: The Slaughter County Roller Vixens (Saints of Slaughter County) will face the Whidbey Island Rollergirls in the first bout of the team’s seventh season at 6:30 p.m. at Bremerton Skateland, 1740 NE Fuson Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickers are $7. For more information, visit www.slaughtercountyrollervixens.com or their Facebook page.
Saturday, Feb. 15 ROLLER DERBY: Northwest Derby Company will kick off their third season with a doubleheader season opener against the Femme Fianas from Dockyard Derby Dames at Sk8town, 1501 Piperberry Lane, Port Orchard. At 6 p.m., it’s the debut bout of the Intense City Rollers as they take on the Puget Sound Outcasts B Team, followed by the NDC-FF bout.There will be a beer garden, bake sale, family friendly seating, team merchandise and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for general or $10 for military and seniors. Tickets at the door are $14 for general and $12 for military and seniors. Children tickets for 6-12 are $5 and children under 5 are free. Purchase tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/551283.