Block Talk

This newsletter, published by the Off Campus Center (later known as the McGinnis Center Office of Community Relations) from 1979 to 1990, was distributed to residents of the neighborhood just south of campus, known at the time as the off-campus area. At the time, the area consisted largely of privately owned homes, some of which were occupied by the owners and many of which were rented to students. As such, a continuing theme is being a good neighbor in a shared community of mixed residential composition.

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Block Talk (September 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Help Houses
- Alley lights
- Food co-op at 301 Lowes St., a former school that UD acquired and repurposed
- Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M., campus minister, writes about the phrase "but."
- Dedication of new facility at 301 Lowes St.
- Feature on Mary Shay, 351 College Park Ave. Mary is the director of alumni services
- Appeal to return street signs, no questions asked
Block Talk (April 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Don't abandon animals
- Study hours for finals
- Jogging routes
- Feature on senior block representatives: Alice Smith, Martina Lombardi, Carol Tuffy, Bob Reitz, Judy Johnson, Pat Corcoran, Donna Fournier, Kathy Driscoll, Lynn Heinold, Jill Kramer, Bob Remler, Mary Kay Limburg, Laura Yaro
- House cleaning tips and dumpster locations for move-out
- Patterson Homestead visitor information
- Appeal to return street signs, no questions asked
Block Talk (March 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- New drunken driving law
- Clean Sweep March 19
- St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday, March 19
- Feature on Holy Angels pastor Father Goetz
- Helping Older People Club
- Financial aid concerns
- Paper drive for SICSA
- Calendar of events
- Insert: spring reminders about basketball, events, alcohol rules and the responsibility of being good citizens of the community
Block Talk (February 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Off-campus living seminar
- Energy conservation
- Personal safety
- Neighbor feature on Arthur and Garnet Ennis, 220 Lawnview Ave.
- Feature on Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M., campus minister for the off-campus area
- Snow shoveling responsibilities, plus available equipment at the Off Campus Center
- Paper drive for SICSA
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (January 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Animal awareness
- Safety precautions for women
- Neighbor feature on Drs. Harold and David Ulrich, father-and-son dentists, at 1800 Brown St.
- Cold-weather tips
- Dayton to Daytona
- Facts on trash, dog licenses and available Off Campus Center equipment
- Snow shoveling responsibility
Block Talk (December 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Help House update
- Reminder: Clean up and lock up
- Feature on Estelle and Emmett Stanley, 237 Lowes St.
- Energy conservation; study hours; facts about trash and dog licenses
- Survey about Kennedy Union arts and crafts room
- Events calendar
Block Talk (November 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Safety and security tips for the holidays
- Block representative update
- Feature on Lt. Billy Booher, Dayton Police, 2nd District.
- Energy conservation; Clean Sweep results; survey on reuse of newly acquired public school at 301 Lowes St.
- Holiday decoration safety
- Events calendar
Block Talk (October 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Appeal for Help Houses
- How to be a good neighbor
- Animal rights conference
- Neighbor feature: Angela and Lee Manzo, 337 Stonemill Road. Angelo's grandfather is said to have raised over 100 rabbits, 150 to 200 pigeons, chickens, and two or three hunting dogs in the small backyard. At one point, he is said to have purchased a cow. After the family moved to a farm in Xenia in 1955, they rented the house to many families until 1979, when Angelo moved in. He and Lee were married in 1981.
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Facts on alcohol law, noise ordinance, trash ordinance
- Events calendar
Block Talk (April 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Neighborhood pets: Do the right thing.
- Exam week study hours
- Telephone disconnect information
- Feature on block representatives Laura Yaro, Lew White, Donna Fournier
- House cleaning information; Help House update
Block Talk (March 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Safety tips
- Special section on rape and sexual assault
- Neighbor feature on Esther Stelzl, who has lived at 116 Lawnview Ave. for the past 73 years.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending; RTA schedules; porch light bulbs; engraving machine, etc.)
- Calendar of events and announcement of Clean Sweep and a seminar about living in the Off Campus Area.
Block Talk (February 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing lottery information
- "An Open Ear" column by campus minister Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M.
- Neighbor feature on the residents of 302 Kiefaber St.: seniors Mark Potticary, Dave Montag, Ron Mysona, Jim Kebe and Dale Miller. They describe how they divide chores, how they manage meals and how they resolve conflicts.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending; RTA schedules; porch light bulbs; engraving machine, etc.)
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (January 1982)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Energy conservation tips
- Preventing frozen pipes
- Advisory Committee update
- Neighbor feature on Joe and Cecila Reesa of 325 Kiefaber St.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending; RTA schedules; porch light bulbs; engraving machine, etc.)
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (December 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- "An Open Ear" column from campus minister Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M.
- Study hours at the Off Campus Center
- Note from campus minister Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M. (column is called "An Open Ear")
- Neighbor feature on Antonio and Angelina Ferraro of 214 Stonemill Road. They came to Dayton from Italy. They have seven children, and at one time, the home had 13 family members living in it.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending; RTA schedules; porch light bulbs; engraving machine, etc.)
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (November 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Home security and safety tips for the holidays
- Block representative listing; Help Houses update and map
- Clean Sweep report from Oct. 24: 400 bags of trash, 250-300 participants
- Neighbor feature on Clara Hirsch, 78, of 427 Stonemill Road. Her uncle owned the former Hirsch's Grocery, which was at 304 Kiefaber St., and her grandparents lived in the farmhouse at 339 Kiefaber St., which had a slaughterhouse for chickens that Clara sometimes plucked and cleaned for UD banquets. From its previous use, the home still has a concrete hitching post in the sidewalk out front.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending)
- Memo from coordinator for off-campus community relations about expectations of students
Block Talk (October 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains:
- Introduction of Off Campus News publication and other communication media for off-campus students
- Block representative update; Help Houses update
- Note from campus minister Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M. (column is called "An Open Ear")
- Neighbor feature on Nellie Turner, who has lived at 229 Kiefaber St. since 1951. Her husband died in 1960, and in 1973, she started renting out rooms to UD women for $8 per week (utilities included) and acted as their housemother.
- Services rundown for Off Campus Center (rake, broom and shovel lending; RTA schedules; porch light bulbs; engraving machine)
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (April 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Pet information
- Spring cleaning
- Tornado safety
- Lease, landlord information
- Best wishes to graduates
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (March 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- First annual St. Patrick's Day parade
- Writers' workshop April 7
- Safety tips
- Fire safety and prevention
- Paper drive
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (February 1981)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Fire safety and prevention
- Neighbor profile: John Grasshoff, 89, a retired concert violinist and a resident of the neighborhood for more than 50 years
- Energy conservation
- Calendar of events
Block Talk (December 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Vacation security tips
- Clothing drive
- Finals week study hours
- Snow shovel availability
- Calendar of events
BlockTalk (November 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Vacation security tips
- Availability of rakes, brooms and shovels for leaf and snow cleanup
- Help House and ride switchboard information
- Calendar of events
BlockTalk (October 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Off Campus Center Advisory Board
- Orpheus call for submissions
- Voter registration and election information
- Neighborhood Watch
- Calendar of events
Also contains insert from city of Dayton about waste collection.
Block Talk (September 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

The Off Campus Center welcomes students back and shares information about:
- RTA (Regional Transit Authority) service expansion
- How to place orders for telephone service
- Helpful hints on safety, conservation and theft prevention (some of which are no longer advisable, such as engraving your Social Security number on items of value)
- Trash and bulk refuse pickup
- On-campus and off-campus events
- Volunteering
BlockTalk (September 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains welcome-back messages plus information about:
- RTA services and telephone information
- Home security and safety tips
- Neighborhood cleanup; trash and bulk pickup schedule
- Event listing
BlockTalk (May 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Paper drive for SICSA
- Summertime events
- Summer Help House listing
BlockTalk (April 1980)

University of Dayton. Student Development

Contains information about:
- Pets left behind after students leave
- Indoor furniture policy; rule against being on house roof; litter warnings and citations
- Telephone disconnection and return
- Tornado safety