Governor awards six Helenans with medals of valor

George Lane, <A href="mailto:irstaff@helenair.com">IR staff</A> photographer - Lt. Col. Garth Scott, far right, reads the account of the house fire and the actions taken by Karl Thalmann, second from left, and Steve Mitchell to break down the front door and save the life of a 5-year-old girl who was trapped inside. On the far left is Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger and on the right is Gov. Brian Schweitzer.