Retired coal miners and their families converged on Big Brutus June 3 for the annual miners reunion. Food, visiting and story telling were on the agenda for the day. Retired miners enjoyed fish and side dishes as they reconnected and reminisced with buddies. Big Brutus was one of the largest electric shovels used to surface mine coal. The shovel has become one of the top tourist attractions in Southeast Kansas. Photo by Emmett Sullivan.
