Cains View Estates hopes that you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend! 

Coffee & Conversation Open House - Saturday April 28, 2018 (10 am - 11:30 am)

Join us for our Spring Open House at the Community Room Saturday, April 28, 2018 10 am til 11:30 am with Coffee  & Conversations with refreshments  and have a meet and greet with other neighbors in Cains View Estates. 

 I'll also be available to assist anyone with their electronic devices if they would like to stay connected with Nextdoor, our neighborhood app as  well as  Liking  us on Face Book to receive updates of other upcoming events in the Community. 

As a resident  attending you will get your name in a drawing for a $50.00 Menards Gift Card! 
Be sure to share this with your neighbors!  Look forward to seeing you there!

Day Light Savings Time - March 11, 2018

 March 11, 2018 @ pm don't forget to change your clocks 1 hour ahead. 

The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time (called "Summer Time" in many places in the world) is to make better use of daylight. We change our clocks during the summer months to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.

Cains View Estates wishes you a Happy New Year!

Before the calendar turns a new leaf over, before the social networking sites get flooded with messages, before the mobile networks get congested, let me take a quiet moment out to wish you a wonderful, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
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Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations - 12-26-2017 thru 01-14/2018

I hope all is well this Holiday Season.   I'm just sending out an informational message regarding your  real Christmas trees and how to go about discarding it properly.  This an item that can't go in the trash or dumpsters for removal. 

The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill will offer  sites for residents to drop off their real Christmas trees for free.

The site closest to Cains View Estates  is located at 1015 East Chambers Street that will be open beginning Tuesday, December 26 and continuing through Sunday, January 14.

Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The site will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Access is available from North Drive to East Ash Street to Chambers Street, and from North Cliff Avenue to Chambers Street. The driveway just west of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be the only access point.

If possible let your neighbor know that may not have online access to view our community blog and information updates. 

Fun Fall Cain's View Neighborhood Community Watch Meeting - 10/26/2017 @ 7pm

Join in for a Fun Fall Cains View Neighborhood Community Watch meeting   Oct 26, Thursday at 7:00 pm at the community building @ 2209 E 29th Pl. N. Sioux Falls. 

Enjoy Hot  Cider and Apple Pie while we hear input and plan upcoming Community Events or just to stop and meet neighbors in your neighborhood.    Feel free to bring your trick or treat bags as we will be having a candy hand out/ Door Prices  as well as sharing some community police call stats related to The Mobile Home Crime Free Mobile Home Housing  Program our community participates in.  

Please try to attend.  Tell your neighbors about it. Would love to see the community there.    This is a great thing for our community for the  safety and security of its residents which everyone enjoys but by participating in it even by attending periodic meetings in all of our busy schedules is vital for the success of a Neighborhood  Crime Watch Program including the one already established in Cains View Estates.   Please show your support to it by attending. 

 If you are not able to attend please share any input to Cheryl  by emailing smily501@midco.net or call or text 333-9780. 

Just a reminder  that the winter months are quickly approaching.  It is each resident’s responsibility to make sure your home is winterized and prepared for winter. All garden hoses should be removed from outside faucets and the faucets should be free from dripping water. Make sure that you do not have water or sewer leaks under your home. Once any leaks have been corrected, properly wrap the water pipes with insulation and heat tape. The insulation and heat tape should also cover the outside connection pipes and meters. Each resident should also make sure that the skirting located at the bottom portion of the home is fastened and secure.  This will help protect the pipes underneath the home from unnecessary exposure to cold temperatures, as open skirting acts as a wind tunnel and keeps the cold air trapped under the home.  Taking these preventative steps will not only help keep pipes from freezing, but will help with the energy costs of heating your home.  The mobile home park is not responsible for broken or frozen pipes so it is very important that you ensure your home is properly prepared.

 If you notice water or sewer leaks on vacant lots or other tenants' homes, please notify management immediately so we can work to get these problems corrected.  We wish you all a safe, healthy, & warm winter and glad you choose to make Cain's View Estates your home! 

WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states,  Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. Come Join and Take Part of Cain's View Estates National Night Out!  Tue, Aug 01, 6:30 PM at the

Community Building  located at 2209 E 29th PL N.

All residents from Cain view estates and Norton tract neighborhood are invited Please come get to know your neighbors and find out what the Cains View Estates neighborhood watch is about! When: Tues August 1st Time: 630 pm Where: Community Building on 2209 E 29th PL N What: Cookout Bring food, drinks and lawn chairs. Plates, silverware, and napkins will be furnished. There will also be games for the adults and children as well as have visitors from the fire and police dept. Take a moment and stop by to show your support for the organizers of this event!

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead on March 12, 2017!  On a good note it means that spring and summer are almost here! 

It's spring time!  The temperature is rising and its time to start thinking about the dreaded spring cleaning in our community.  I'm putting together a printed newsletter for everyone that will include some tips and suggestions for keeping our community neat and tidy.  Be on the lookout in your mailboxes but I'll be sure to post it here on our community website!  Be on the lookout for some upcoming community events and schedules.  Like us on Facebook and you'll be notified of any updates on our website! 

Resident Survey & Hy-Vee Gift Cards!!

I hope all of you are enjoying the weather!!  What a beautiful fall it has been in Cain's View Estates!  

If you make Cain's View Estates your home I am asking for your help... 

 You may already have noticed a postcard in your mail that asked if you would help me by completing a survey for Cain's View Estates.  I already have received  responses on the return of them but looking for as much participation as possible.  The more participation... the more $50.00 Hy-Vee Gift Card drawings I will do!  Check your mailbox and complete the 4 simple questions and drop it in the rental drop box no later than November 15!  

I'll announce the winner or winners the following week!  

Thank you in advance!   Appreciate all of you that make this neighborhood your home!  

Pam Cain

 

Successful Cain's View Community Celebration 2016!

I am finally able to take a moment to  reflect back at our Cain's View Estates Community Celebration this past weekend on July 9th.    I just have to say that personally I had one of the best times I could ever recall connecting with such great individuals in our community!

Group Photo of a few residents & guests that attended the July 9, 2016 celebration

Special thanks to our Co-Hosts Cheryl Johnson & June Ries who make their homes in Cain's View Estates.   I am so  grateful for all the time and effort they put into this event.    It simply started with an idea and from there these ladies were able to take that excitement and motivate others in this community to volunteer  and  make this event happen.    This handful of residents  planned everything from the biggest to littlest details that made this event one of kind that many of us will be talking about for a very long time!  

June Ries -Co Host with our first two door prize winners!

  Plans started to take shape back in April 2016.  Cain's View Estates hosted a Spring Breakfast at our community room with those attending bringing a dish. 

 This really was just a way to get out and meet the neighbors as we anticipated spring around the corner.    This event was well attended so talk began about doing something spectacular for the Summer to Celebrate since we have a great space for it.  

It all started with an idea.   In the end so many hands had a part in this! 

 The food was great - Most was donated!  Indoor & Outdoor Decorations appeared pretty fancy!  The grilling crew in my opinion was one of the best!   The DJ rocked the party while all kinds of other activities kept those in attendance occupied.   The weather was warm but we had a set up  crew that made it possible for those outdoors to enjoy their time in the shade!

To show appreciation for all that attended  there were all kinds of prizes that were generously donated by businesses and merchants in our area. 

 So many prizes in fact that nobody should have left empty handed!

The inflatable house was never empty - A huge thank you to the individuals that did the pick up, drop off and set up for this as well as volunteered to supervise this during the celebration! 

It was fun to see all the smiles whether it was someone getting their face painted or they just won  a price for winning one of the many games that were played that afternoon!  I have lots of Photo's I could share!  If you do too please let me know.  

Food & Fun was had by all ages at our July 9, 2016 Cain;s View Celebration

The City of Sioux Falls Police Department as well as Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue joined us to Celebrate!  I am so proud that we make Sioux Falls our home and have these brave individuals as  a part of our community! We all shared the afternoon together with food, games, & conversation.    I am certain that new faces and friendships were formed that day!

 I am so  grateful for all the time and effort of those in the neighborhood  that volunteered to make this event happen and to have planned everything from the smallest  to largest detail that made this event one of kind that many of use will be talking about for a very long time!  

I would encourage anyone that attended to share their experience, photos and expectations  for what our next community celebration can be!  

Future Fire Fighter in Training?  

Less than 48 Hours before our Community Celebration! Don't miss it!

Just a reminder that Cain’s View Estates Manufactured Home Community is celebrating 20 years of Community  with a BBQ Block Party this Saturday July 9 from Noon to 4 pm  at  our community room and common area  at 2209 E. 29^th Pl. N. for our residents and their  guests as our Cain’s View Estates neighborhood celebrates “community”.     

This is an event that was planned by volunteers in our Cain’s View Estates Manufactured Home Community with contributions from local businesses and Cain’s View Estates.    They all  recognize how important it is to build  community.      

There will be entertainment throughout the afternoon,  Grilled Chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, Potluck Meal,  Bouncy House, DJ, games, face painting  and door prizes.  

We consider our Police Dept, Fire  Station as well as other city departments part of the neighborhood and would like to extend a personal invitation for any of the fire fighters/ police officers  or City Staff that would like  join us for a potluck  Meal and to let them know we appreciate them and what they do to build a better community!   Bring your lawn chair  (I’ll have some extra on hand too!  )   and join us for some food, fun and partner with us in building “community”

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There is No reason to be bored!

Can you believe that we are already half way through the month of June?  Where did the time go?

 Once again we are doing a Monday Moonlight Movie tonight at  9 pm.  We start the movie at 9 pm but feel free to stop by earlier to find your cozy movie spot for you and your family and friends if you invite them and we will have some popcorn for everyone!  Last Monday we kicked off our first movie night and I felt we had a pretty good turnout.  I wasn't too sure if the weather would cooperate but it actually did.  It turned out to be a beautiful night for an outdoor movie!  Looking forward to more!  

That night we had a  visit from our very own officers from the  Sioux Falls Police Department that work the beat in our neighborhood!   They took time to join us in some community time right here where you make your home.   They weren't able to stay for the entire movie but just long enough to share some popcorn, soda's and some conversation.   They said what a great idea this is and thanked us for including them.  They will try to make time to stop by when we do movies in the future as well.

I would like to thank Cheryl Johnson one of your neighbors here in Cain's View Estates for volunteering her time to coordinate and set up for the evening movies.  It couldn't be done without the assistance of her volunteering.

If you are not yet on the  Next door app for our neighborhood call or email so I can help you with that.  It really is a great tool.  If your finding that your receiving too many alerts or emails on it you will want to go on and adjust your account settings.  I'll have a laptop set up at movie night and I would be more than happy to help those of you get set up or change your settings to your liking.


  June 25 - Final Planning Session for Community Block Party to be held July 9

The count down is here!  Final details are being made for the upcoming Block party.  Those of you that would like to participate in planning contact your neighbor here in Cain's View Estates June Ries.  Again we have Food Planned, DJ/Music with a MC planned for Fun and entertainment as well as an inflatable  for the youngsters and much much more.  Mark your calendar and hope to see you then.

As always Thank you for choosing to make Cain's View Estates your home!

Monday Moonlight Movie - June 6 and other Announcements!

Hello Everyone!  As promised earlier with our first blog entry I told you that our goal is to bring together a larger sense of community to all of our residents!  We are doing that with some upcoming events and announcements!

Perhaps you might have noticed the wood frames constructed at each of the mailbox units recently?   Just to let you know they are being used as a community message board.  Thank you to Greg Micko for volunteering his  ingenuity on designing these items to be used as a tool to communicate in real time any upcoming community events in our neighborhood.

We will be planning on using it this Monday June 6 to announce our first ever moonlight movie presentation at dusk on the Big Screen.  Despicable Me is the planned Movie.  Bring your lawn chair, blanket or both and enjoy some freshly popped popcorn!

Some other things to finally  look forward to is the planting of some annuals in the empty flower bed at the community room.  It will most definitely beautify that space.  Feel free to stop by and say hi if you happen to see me planting away!

We have a couple new neighbors that just moved in this past week as well as some new neighbors planning their move in date in the next couple of weeks.   Please help me in making them feel at "home " in the neighborhood!  Our neighborhood app is working wonderfully and hope our residents continue to use it since it is a great communication tool for me as well as helping our neighbors connect!  A reminder as always we love referrals!  If you like where you live and love to have some free rent.... All you have to do is refer your friends, family and acquaintances to live in Cain's View Estates.

Couple of housekeeping items.  If you have a streetlight, traffic sign, utility box  or fire hydrant or fencing  on your home site I am reminding those of you that haven't been trimming around them to be sure to do so.  This includes the removal of volunteer trees.  I happen to notice just a few that have been neglected.  In the most part it has been good so far this spring but just a few items that need that attention to detail.

Be on the look out for more upcoming events and community news!  Thank you to all of you that choose to make Cain's View Estates your home!

Severe Weather Safety

Happy Memorial Day!  Looking forward to some beautiful weather in our neighborhood!  However this time of year can also bring severe weather.  Here at Cain's View Estates we monitor weather alerts to assure that our storm shelter is available for access in the event of a Tornado warning.  We take our residents safety seriously.

We are a pet friendly community  - However no pets are allowed in the shelter if the need should arrive.  (Unless of course if it is a registered service animal which I would have documentation of that)     You may wish to have an alternative plan to seek shelter if you are not prepared to leave your pet in your home.

Needing to seek shelter would be a stressful situation  not only for residents but also a pet and when a pet is under stress it can do unpredictable things which would not be a good situation.  Please remember this if the time should ever come to seek shelter.

If your not already on our neighborhood app as a resident in Cain's View Estates I strongly encourage you to join.  Lots of good things are taking place right here in the neighborhood and we don't want you to miss out!  Call me at 605-367-3887 for more information or talk to your neighbor on how to get started chances are they are actively using this awesome neighborhood tool!

Welcome!

Hello Everyone!

I'm so excited of all of the new things we're doing here at Cain's View. This blog is just one of them!

As a part of our new website, www.cainsview.com, this blog is intended to bring together a larger sense of community for our residents. A home isn't just the place you eat and sleep, it's where you live. And living means being an active part in the community around you. That's just what Cain's View strives to be.

This is will be place where we can all connect about the happenings in our community both past and upcoming. Think of this as your newsletter. We're all about welcoming people in here at Cain's View and I can't wait to better get to know everyone. Whether you've lived in our community for 20 years, just moved in, or looking for a new place to call home, here at Cain's View we consciously work towards a wholesome and safe community for the enjoyment our residents.

Be on the look out for more upcoming events and community news!