1. DSI YARD SALE FUNDRAISER
While many Decatur County residents have heard of Developmental Services
Inc. (DSI) and the services they provide to the disabled, most have no clue that a
partner company even exists.
Tree City Estates is an apartment complex built and organized by DSI and Keller
Development and is managed by New Generation Management. The 64-unit
complex is a little-known hidden gem for the county, boasting a scenic set-up
with landscaped grounds and many extra features for residents.
The neighborhood, which sits behind the Greensburg Urgent Care facility, is a
quiet, calm environment where one can feel safe. According to the property
manager, Kristine Weber, anyone with any kind of violent crime in their history is
not allowed to rent an apartment at Tree City Estates. However, non-violent
criminal histories do not automatically disqualify a potential resident. In addition,
the Greensburg Police Department makes regular patrols around the complex.
Chris Ramey, DSI employment specialist, works closely with Weber, as many of
his clients reside at Tree City Estates. Ramey previously lived at another location
and commuted to work with his DSI clients, but decided to move to the complex
after seeing what a nice place to live it was.
“This is a great place to live, but people just don’t know we’re here,” Ramey said.
He added that residents could feel safe there, due to the many security
measures in place. He added that just because the rent at the complex is income
based, many people think it’s some kind of slum. “That’s not true at all; it’s
wonderful here.”
Many of the residents of the 64-unit apartment complex banded together for the
yard sale that took place Saturday. Customers were likely to find anything from

2. handmade crocheted blankets, children’s toys, clothes, and a comic book
encyclopedia to a wheelchair-ready van, video games and jewelry - not to
mention the freshly-prepared hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, and snowcones
that were part of DSI’s annual cookout.
During the yard sale and cookout, Greensburg firefighters Jock Ralston and
Kevin Wenning brought a fire truck to the complex to provide fire safety lessons
to the children.
They were surrounded by a steady crowd as young residents toured the fire
truck, learning all about fire safety and some of what it means to be a fireman.
Children were given a chance to climb inside the fire truck and look in all the
compartments where equipment is stored. GFD firemen fielded the never-ending
questions with patience and humor and the children walked away happy with the
experience.
Weber, the property manager, said, “We’d like to thank all the residents who
participated in the yard sale this year and we plan to do this again next year and
in the years to come. We hope it gets bigger and better every year.” Weber
reported that there are a limited number of vacancies at Tree City Estates, but
she is always on site if interested parties would like to learn more about living at
the complex.
Both Weber and Ramey stated that the company that runs the apartment
complex is wonderful, making sure residents have everything they need. They
also added that the maintenance man is exceptionally skilled at his job and
refuses to let things remain out of order.
Tree City estates appears to be a very family oriented apartment complex filled
with a good group of people. Judging by that, next year’s yard sale and cookout
could potentially turn out even better.

3. More photos from this event can be found
at www.greensburgdailynews.smugmug.com.
Contact: Amanda Browning 812-663-3111 x7004