Category Archives: Skyline Info

Support our Skyline Residents’ Association with AmazonSmile!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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The Terraces gets 5 star ratings in all categories

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Jim deMaine

In the categories of health, quality, fire, staffing, etc. Skilled Nursing (floors 7 & 8) in the Terraces at Skyline scores in the top 10% in their evaluation on the Medicare.gov website. If you wish to look at the details … Continue reading →

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Meeting of Review Board re 29 story apt. building at 815 9th Avenue

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Frank Conlon – “I suspect some Skyline folk may be interested in the forthcoming meeting of the East Precinct Design Review Board regarding the proposal to erect a 29 story apartment building at 815 9th Avenue (in the space now … Continue reading →

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The Crowd on the Roof

Posted on July 12, 2018 by William Calvin
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Shop and give at smile.amazon.com

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Irene Campbell pointed out a totally painless and profitable way to have Amazon donate 0.5% of your purchases to the SRA. It’s so simple because Skyline at First Hill Resident’s Association is a non-profit. Amazon shares its profits with non-profits … Continue reading →

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Skyline725 blog is in its 4th year

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

This Skyline725 blog remains fairly eclectic being now in its fourth year. It tries to reflect the interest of the residents as well as offer information about the community and local events. 75 people currently subscribe to the blog and so … Continue reading →

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The towers around us are looming

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Sue Van Leuven sent this along from the Daily Journal of Commerce. Note that the design review will be on July 25th at 6:30 PM. Tower proposed on First Hill has increased to 29 stories, 276 units By BRIAN MILLER Journal … Continue reading →

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Medical Services at Skyline

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Skyline’s website: “THE SKYLINE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE “Skyline recognizes the vital role that physicians play in providing and overseeing care for our health-services clients. “At  Skyline, we are dedicated to providing a superior medical environment for people in short-term rehab or who … Continue reading →

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King County Ombudsman – presentation Wednesday 3:30 PM

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

King County has about 1300 adult family homes, about three times the number of Starbucks which seem so ubiquitous. How can the care be monitored and assured for care and safety. The Seattle times published a critical article about this … Continue reading →

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The smart home is coming!

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Mary Montgomery sent along this interesting article from Forbes Magazine. Some aspects of the smart home sound gimmicky to some but there are aspects which promote safety and comfort. I hear rumors that Skyline is considering having an apartment configured … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice views

Posted on December 21, 2017 by William Calvin

And, for construction buffs, here is how those vertical support columns (as seen in the Skyline parking garage) are seated into a maze of rebar set into a footing of rebar and concrete (blue arrow).

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Most views on this blog for the past 365 days

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Top Posts for 365 days ending 2017-12-19 (Summarized) Daily there are about 50 views of the blog 2016-12-19 to Today (Pete Seger would be pleased he’s #7 – he’s smiling down at us) Title Views Home page / Archives 5,917 … Continue reading →

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Olympic Tower Update is on the Portal

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Jim deMaine

A video update presentation about the Olympic Tower is on the Skyline Resident Portal. To access it do the following: log on to the portal; click on “Our Community”; then click on “Media”; then scroll down to “Olympic Tower update … Continue reading →

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Celebration on 8th Avenue next Tuesday August 1st

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Jim deMaine
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The Art of the Skybridge (at least in Denver)

Posted on July 1, 2017 by William Calvin

This connects two buildings of the Denver Art Museum that are separated by a city street.  It is what the Skyline 1-2 Skybridge could be like: a few tables, some art, maybe a few lounge chairs.  The street is several stories … Continue reading →

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That Skybridge from Tower Two

Posted on March 24, 2017 by William Calvin

The Sky Bridge.  I have no insider gossip but this seems the obvious entry into Tower One (us) from a Tower Two across the street to the west.  The sky bridge would be a bit wider than the double door and … Continue reading →

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What is a long-term care ombudsman?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Jim deMaine

    Did you know that Washington and King County have a robust Ombudsman program utilizing volunteers? They help by being an advocate and interfacing with staff in problem solving – giving you a stronger voice. The King County contact … Continue reading →

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What was here before Skyline?

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Jim deMaine

There’s a wonderful “before and after” story in today’s Seattle Times about a mansion that used to be literally at our front door – 9th and Columbia. The address on the picture should have correctly been 725 9th, not 727. … Continue reading →

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Installing the new pendant system

Posted on September 23, 2016 by William Calvin

The concept of the new system is excellent:  it uses triangulation to locate the pendant in 3D space.  I do have a problem with how ugly the installation is: Any Skyline prospect with some engineering background, visiting in search of … Continue reading →

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Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) 2016 Drive – beginning soon

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From the EAF Organizing Committee: “The 2016 Skyline Employee Appreciation Fund will begin in earnest at the SRA Quarterly Meeting on October 13.  The success of this six-week drive is totally dependent upon each resident in Skyline making a donation … Continue reading →

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