...increased brown bear presence in town, and they are concerned. And some said they are killing off the moose population. Steve Vanek, the secretary for the Ninilchik Advisory Committee, said following the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge's recent...

...science to back a liberalized brown bear hunt that had in the past been restricted through a drawing permit registration. Steve Vanek, the Ninilchick Advisory Committee secretary, said the new brown bear population estimate - 624 - ought to allow for...

My comment on proposal No. 245 that Mr. Steve Vanek made to limit the fishing on the Kenai River to 2 fish per person and stop the dipnetting is that his proposal hurts more people...

...the Kenai and Kasilof rivers, it?s hard to imagine thinking about dipnetting, but several people already are. Steve Vanek of Ninilchik has been thinking about it a lot, which is why he submitted two proposals to the Alaska Department of Fish...

...it up and taking it down, and by helping me with everything else you did. Also, I would like to say thank-you to Steve Vanek for helping me all three days and to his family for pitching in and helping me with the cleanup, and to Vicky Daniels...

...s appointments, it seems he has the last word in this matter. We shall see how Gov. Sarah Palin deals with this twisted process. This may be another test of following the Constitution. I hope she passes it. Steve Vanek Ninilchik

...technicians, doctors, E.R. staff and O.R. staff gave me exceptional care. The staff is warm, caring, professional, dedicated and the food was very good. They made me feel like family. Thank you all so very much. Steve Vanek, Ninilchik

...and magazines and people on computers. Better than being alone. Don't forget all the children's activities that go on there. Having a separate area for these kinds of activities would be wonderful. Vote "Yes." Steve Vanek Ninilchik

...just never know who is carrying a concealed weapon. I'll have to drive all the way to Anchorage. The only problem is I have to drive through Soldotna to get there. Does anyone know where I can get an armored car? Steve Vanek, Ninilchik

...take down; Pat's husband Warren, who helped for two days and even came in on their wedding anniversary to help; Steve Vanek family, who helped cover the bases and cleanup on the last day; Debra Henderson, who created and donated our wonderful...