Wrapped up in an end-of-the-day task, Postmaster Clellan Hays lowers the American flag at the Gravel Switch Post Office.
EDT-Lynne WarrenHarry Vanwhy, of Gravel Switch, Ky., drops by the post office to get Postmaster Clellan Hays's signature on a form. Vanwhy's nephew recently helped paint the church where Hays has been pastor for 20 years.
EDT-Lynne WarrenClellan Hays waves to drivers in passing cars. "I guess it's a southern thing," Hays said. "I wave at everyone, even if I don't know them."
EDT-Lynne WarrenPastor Clellan Hays leads Wednesday night Bible Study at Grace Baptist Church. One church member, Estelle Hubbard, says Hays and his family helped make her life what it is today. Hays "doesn't have to jump around like those other preachers," Hubbard says. "I like him just the way he is."
EDT-Lynne WarrenBefore the Cottage Prayer meeting at Grace Baptist Church, Pastor Clellan Hays prays with his wife, Brenda. "Till death do us part, that's what I say," Pastor Hays said of his wife. It was 8:30 at night, Wednesday night Bible Study was over, and Pastor Clellan Hays locked the front door of Grace Baptist Church. His day began 14 hours before, as he prepared for his day's work at the Gravel Switch Post Office.
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