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Mountain mail carrier’s rugged trek endures in Kentucky
Irvan Pratt, 62, hauls mail on horseback three days a week from Pine Top to Pippa Passes. He estimates about 1 560 trips over ten years, weathering zero temperatures, deep snow, and icy trails, while seeking a raise amid rising costs. Local post mistress Flora Honeycutt fears finding a replacement.
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Pippa
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Irvan Pratt
Flora Honeycutt
Pine Top
Post Office Department
Kentucky