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Longtime educator brings Wheeler Wolf mascot to life
Starling Welcomes Stephen Sales, PA-C to our Internal Medicine Department at 184 East Street, Plainville.
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Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School’s wolf mascot has “come to life” thanks to a unique piece of art created by former Wheeler faculty member Matthew Guarino. Guarino, a longtime Plainville Community Schools employee, also served as the Middle School of Plainville’s principal prior to his retirement in 2021, and currently works as a tutor at Wheeler School.
Stephen is excited to join doctors Peter Harris, David Roy, Oosman Tariq and Ashley Bogue, PA-C to continue to serve the Plainville community.
Guarino logged many weekend hours planning for and bringing the new Wheeler wolf sculpture to fruition, on-site, at the elementary school.
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With over 35 years of experience as a PA, he prides himself on his kind and empathetic care.
For an apponitment, call 860.747.5766 or visit starlingphysicians.com for information.
“It was my pleasure to give my time to carve the Wheeler Wolf,” said Guarino. “I enjoyed every minute of it.” According to Wheeler Principal Andrew Batchelder, the wolf commission was born from a conversation he had with Guarino while walking The Wheeler Wolf. through the school together. “I pointed out the old, iconic oak tree in the back of Wheeler to Matt one day, and explained that the tree would be cut down due to its age and condition. Several Wheeler parents had suggested something be made from the tree if possible, since it is such an integral part of the Wheeler landscape. I asked Matt, who is also a talented artist, what he thought about possibly carving a wolf sculpture into the stump of the tree once it was cut down, and without hesitation he agreed, saying ‘Yes, I can do that!’”
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The stump measured 10 feet in height, and Guarino cut off approximately two feet to
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