Local man receives Quilt of Valor

Donald Pickett of Newton, recently received a Quilt of Valor sewn and presented by the 4-H Quilts of Valor Club leaders, Gary and Linda Osborne and Cathy Baldwin. The presentation was held at the Newton Village with family and friends present. Pickett served in the Air Force from Nov. 15, 1955 to Nov. 15, 1959. He served active duty for four years and in the National Reserves for two years.