Photo by Steve Huntley Paonia fire fighters battled a blaze at a large cold storage unit belonging to Stahl Orchards on Monday afternoon and evening. The Paonia Fire Department was on the scene for about five hours. The good news is the fire did not damage the packing shed, retail store or a smaller cold storage unit, so Stahl Orchards will be open this season.The large cold storage unit at Stahl Orchards in Paonia is a total loss following a fire which was discovered around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Paonia fire fighters were on the scene until about 9 p.m.

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Photo submitted Architect Bob McHugh and Shan Wo, an engineer with Atkinson-Noland & Associates, take measurements and evaluate the barn footers. Phase One — planning the restoration of the historic Hotchkiss Barn — is underway. A plan and a set of documents will enable a construction team to restore the barn to its original condition.

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