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By Carol A. Henry —<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to keeping the local communities full of blooms and green trees, one man stands out, Roy Yarrington, of Candor, N.Y. Yarrington has planted over 150 trees in Candor, Newark Valley, Owego, Apalachin, and Caroline over the years. The type of tree and shrub planted depends on the location, and is dependent on the soil, whether it\u2019s next to a building or a spot that gets full, unobstructed daylight.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes I ask what kind of tree or flowers people would like planted,\u201d said Yarrington.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides honoring and memorializing, the plants always add a touch of beauty to the surrounding areas. The response to each \u2018dig\u2019 has always been positive, overwhelming, and much appreciated. And the plantings have always been well attended.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI get great satisfaction in improving our earth,\u201d said Yarrington, adding, \u201cMy wife Carolyn helps with the planning and picture taking, along with miscellaneous other things.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These include helping to take care of the three \u201cWelcome to Candor\u201d signs, weeding and trimming at the Candor Veterans Memorial at Maple Grove Cemetery (where he still mows when available), and planting flowers at the Candor Free Library and Moyer Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

When asked how he got started in this endeavor, he didn\u2019t hesitate to describe his long journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere was an informal hiking club I belonged to with Alton Ahart, Walt Jenkins, Howard Doty, Herbert Doty, and Fred Quinlan,\u201d Yarrington said. \u201cThat\u2019s when they told me about a garden club.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And his interest was piqued back in 1969 when he joined the local Garden Club, known as the Tioga Men\u2019s Garden Club. It was started by IBM\u2019ers and included members from Apalachin, Owego, Candor, Newark Valley, and Endicott. The mission was to promote gardening within the county.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roy Yarrington, lifetime member of Gardner\u2019s of America, has planted over 150 trees within several local communities. Recognizing Arbor Day annually, Yarrington was at the Candor Village Hall this year to commemorate his time-honored tradition of scheduling and planting a tree. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shortly after joining, his wife, Carolyn, bought him a lifetime membership and the rest, as he says, is history. Although the Garden Club is currently inactive, it is now called the Gardener’s of America. And, naturally, Yarrington is a lifetime member.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yarrington stated, \u201cWe plant trees on Arbor Day (the last Friday in April). These trees are in memory of deceased people, important government people, and anyone who wants a tree planted in recognition of an achievement within the community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve also planted trees in Apalachin at the Park Terrace Methodist Church; in Owego at the Presbyterian Church, the Senior Center, and Open Door Mission; and in Candor at the High School, Elementary School, Candor Cemetery, various residential lawns, and the Candor Town Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously a schoolteacher at Candor Central School, Yarrington supervised his students as they helped him plant trees, along with other members of the Garden Club. As for his teaching career, he grew up in Lancaster, New York (a suburb of Buffalo), graduated, and went to college at Houghton University, where he met his wife. They both started teaching in 1964. While his wife taught second grade, he taught fifth grade. <\/span><\/p>\n

After 32 years of teaching he retired in 1996, which has given him plenty of time to \u2018dig in\u2019 to his tree-planting pursuits. Along with his memberships with The Friends of the Library, The Candor Historical Society, and the Cemetery Association, you can find Yarrington at Candor\u2019s Kelsey Corners Syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only does he plant trees, he taps them. And makes syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yarrington explained, \u201cWe started in 1975 when we lived in West Candor. Fred Quinlan, Charlie Davis and Dean Ellinwood were my helpers, as well as our children. When we moved to Kelsey Road, we renamed the operation Kelsey Corners Syrup.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And his business, as well the plantings, is blooming, a sweet success, and doing well, thanks to the communities that he and his helpers serve.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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