An arboretum (are-ber-EE-tum) south of Wichita has an interesting history to go along with it's fascinating mix of trees and other plants. Commentator William Jennings Bryan Oleander (OH-lee-ann-der) recently went to the Arboretum in Belle Plaine, even though he couldn't find it on a map.
The comments of William Jennings Bryan Oleander, otherwise known as Tom Averill, Writer-in-Residence at Washburn University. In addition to teaching English and writing, Tom Averill is the author of several books. This year, he celebrates his 20th year of producing commentaries for KPR.