Hello All,

I want to give everyone an update regarding the fire and tell you all how much my family appreciates your concerns, kind words, prayers, emails, flowers, cards, and help through this horrible ordeal!  We truly feel loved and KNOW that this is our home!!

As of yesterday afternoon, we learned that SLED and the fire investigators found NO evidence of foul play and looks as if it was an accident.  Permits have been issued to begin the rebuild of both the ice cream store and the beachwear store.  Demolition of what’s left of the building begins on Monday.

The builder is confident that we will be able to reopen in time for the 2009 season.  We are excited and frantically working on floor plans so we can get the ball rolling.  I want to emphasize that we are all doing well and are excited about the NEW Painter’s Ice Cream.  Yes, it was very painful watching our business go up in flames, but that was only a building and no one was injured.  We will be better than ever once the doors open for business.

Thanks again for everything that you all have done for us.  Your prayers have been very soothing to us. 

From my family to yours,

God Bless all,

Steve Fairchild