Page 24 November 2012 Coyotes in neighborhood will attack small animals By Katlyn Orton The Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association recently sent out a newsletter saying coyotes were spotted in the area, but experts said that there is no major threat to humans. Darren Julian, urban wildlife specialist at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, said, “Since 1997 we’ve had 18 coyote attacks on people (in Maricopa County). As far as pet attacks, they happen daily.” None of the attacks have been fatal. “The worst attack we have dealt with ended in four to fi ve stitches,” Julian said. According to the game and fi sh agency, coyotes can easily get over a 6-foot fence. Julian said coyotes are an “opportunist predator” and cats and small dogs are a food source. He said, “Domestic animals are an easy target for coyotes.” Coyotes are “found everywhere” in the Valley and their presence is directly related to the actions of residents, Julian said. A main reason for the coyote presence and attacks is that residents feed the coyotes, prompting them to come back “looking for a handout,” Julian said. Not only does feeding coyotes pose danger to the community, it is also illegal in Maricopa County. “Before it was made illegal in 2006 to feed coyotes, there were a lot more incidents,” he said. The constant water source in neighborhoods, residents leaving pet food or bird seed out, and unsecured garbage also attract coyotes. Larry Nunez, Phoenix Fire Department spokesman, said the department doesn’t get many calls about coyotes in Arcadia. “They are more afraid of us than we are of them,” he said.” From his experience, he said, “People don’t seem to be bothered by them.” Julian offered these tips:  Do not feed wildlife.  Keep pets indoors.  Keep a watchful eye on pets when they are outdoors.  Do not be tolerant of coyotes in your backyard or neighborhood. Coyotes are frightened by aggressive gestures and loud noise, according to the fi sh and game department. To show coyotes they are unwelcome, the agency advised making a homemade “coyote shaker” made out of a soft drink can with 50 washers, pennies or pebbles inside, wrapped in aluminum foil and sealed with duct tape. Nunez said, “Coyotes aren’t a big issue in the area. They are more of a neighborhood nuisance.” Local gallery wins 2012 Art Enhancement Award By Katlyn Orton Art One Gallery of Scottsdale, whose main purpose is to help get young artists started in their career, received the 2012 Art Enhancement Award from the American Society of Interior Designers Northern Arizona Chapter. Owner Kraig Foote said he mainly sells the work of college and high school students, but also the work of about 35 nonstudent artists. “I like it because they aren’t tainted yet,” Foote said of the students artists who display their work in his gallery. “It’s not about the money; it’s really about them trying to fi nd their way.” Foote has had the same focus since he opened the store in November 1994. After talking with struggling college art students in the area, Foote said he literally dreamed of opening Art One Gallery. “I always had this erasable chalkboard by my bed. I guess I got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and wrote ‘open art gallery for students’ and I didn’t realize it,” Foote said. Art One Gallery has nearly 150 pieces from more than 60 artists at a time. A main objective is to sell art at affordable prices, from $150 to $1,500. Once an artist starts to sell work at $1,500, Foote said he usually tries to push them out in hopes of getting them noticed by other contractors, designers and galleries. “I don’t want them to be comfortable, I want them to push. It’s not that we’re pushing them for sales, we’re pushing them to grow,” Foote said. Not just any art student can get their work sold at Art One Gallery, 4130 N. Marshall Way. Foote has rules for his students. They must be studying art and have perfect attendance as well as above a C average in all classes. The students have to go through a submission process to get their pieces in the gallery. John Babbit is a young artist who has been working with Art One Gallery for seven years, starting when he was 16. Babbitt has now sold more than 500 pieces at the gallery. “I would de fi nitely recommend it to other students,” he said. “It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” The 2012 Presidential Citation Art Enhancement Award, given in August, was the fi rst major award Foote and the gallery has received. Continued on page 40 Family Practice Specialists, LTD. is proud to welcome David Anderson, O.D. to their team of physicians. 4350 E. Camelback Rd., Ste F100 Phoenix, AZ 85018 s FPSAZ.com Celebrating 43 years of family care Join us as we welcome Dr. David J. Anderson to our practice! Dr. Anderson brings optometry to the FPS Family, specializing in examination and treatment of common vision disorders using corrective lenses and non-surgical treatments. 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