It was 41 years ago the retired coal miners met to found what has become Southeast Kansas’ largest and best known tourist attraction.Each year the board of directors selects one person who has been helpful in making Big Brutus a great place to visit. They are awarded what is known as the Miner’s Lamp Award. This year the award was given to Joyce and Roe Parsons. The couple has donate...
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