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On
July 7 and 8, 2001, South Brunswick Girl Scout troop, 1782,
and Friends of the Slack House Volunteers, painted the Slack-Carroll
House, an Italianate home built around the time of the Civil
War as the first physician's office in Dayton. The WAWA
corporation donated the Slack-Carroll House to the Dayton
Village Citizens' Coalition.
The
Girl Scouts organized donations for the painting event, sending
out many letters requesting donated paint for the project.
The youngsters who are earning a merit badge through this
community service include: Ann Alexandrowicz, Kristen Alpaugh,
Carly Laniado, Kathie Nelson, Danielle Weisgerber. Their
Troop leaders are Diane Nelson and
Barbara Laniado.
Thanks to the efforts of the Girl Scouts, the National Paint
Industries of North Brunswick donated all the paint and painting
supplies to both prime and paint the house. National
Paint Industries produces paint for larger contractors, agencies
and institutions. The president of National Paint not
only provided paint and supplies but also advice to the Girl
Scouts on how best to paint a historical structure. The Girl
Scouts worked very hard in painting. Adults painted the second
floors and had done the paint preparation.
Other businesses that contributed include Cranbury Paint and
Hardware with food provided by Pierre's, Capriccio Pizza,
Dayton Express Diner, Chicken Holiday and WaWa. Von
Thuns donated annuals.
Crossroads
Nursery donated a plum tree, planted in memory of the victims
of the September 11 attack.
Boy Scout Troop 888 in 2006 raised funds to paint the
house professionally. The house looks terrific!! Thanks to
the scouts!!
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