2020 Staff Bio

1. My name is Julie, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Julie, although Grant calls me Jewels.
2. 2020 marks my 21st season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am always planning for the next season, visiting with family and planning fun winter trips.
4. My favorite smell in the world is my mom’s homemade air buns.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to like drinking Caesars.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is go swimming with Gibson.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be 529 Wellington.
8. My favourite board game is That’s What She Said.

1. My name is Patrick, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Pat.
2. 2020 marks my 21st season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am still awesome.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a freezer full of meat.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to play the bag pipes.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is learning to play the bag pipes at 6AM.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Dairy Whip.
8. My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan.

1. My name is Janelle, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Jans.
2. 2020 marks my 15th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am living my best life in Sunny Southdale.
4. My favorite smell in the world is fresh cut grass or wet pavement after a rain.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to run a marathon.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is walk to the point of the peninsula on the rocks (only possible on a low-water year!).
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Viva.
8. My favourite board game is Cribbage (against Pat I always win…).

1. My name is Austin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Stone.
2. 2020 marks my 7th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am probably fishing or drinking beer.
4. My favorite smell in the world is minnows on my fingers while drinking a cold beer after a day on the lake.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to have nice hair like my brother Evan.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is life jacket jigging.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Magic Sushi.
8. My favourite board game is Horse Races.

1. My name is Sean, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Stache/Szyd’s.
2. 2020 marks 5th my season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am in Australia.
4. My favorite smell in the world is the smell of victory.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to get those darn bones out of a jackfish.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is head down to Big Molly’s for a couple!
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Get Trucked in Byron Bay (the Peri Chicken Burger).
8. My favourite board game is Crib.

1. My name is Justin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Skip.
2. 2020 marks my 5th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing hockey.
4. My favorite smell in the world is tacos.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to surf.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is the Wilderness Trail.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Dairy Whip.
8. My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan.

1. My name is Evan, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Ev.
2. 2020 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am pursuing happiness.
4. My favorite smell in the world is an absolutely kickin’ batch of pan fried pike.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to dress myself.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is a Century Club with the boys.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Otto Kebab (Byron Bay, Australia). Ask for Lee, tell him we sent you, brace yourself…
8. My favourite board game is Shots and Ladders.

1. My name is Kurt, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Kurtek.
2. 2020 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am sober.
4. My favorite smell in the world is fresh B&T coffee.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to start a fire.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is get guided by Sam.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Jay’s Food Emporium - the king of sauces!
8. My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan.

1. My name is Nick, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Nick Milne Outdoors™.
2. 2020 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a residential framer.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a freshly lit mosquito coil.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to slackline.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is take a stroll on our newly extended Wilderness Trail.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Bonfire Bistro.
8. My favourite card game is War.

1. My name is Cam but at Aikens, I’m better known as Cam Dandy.
2. 2020 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am hunting and fishing.
4. My favorite smell in the world is canola oil.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to do a wheelie.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is the Dock Bite.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Big Willy’s Pizza.
8. My favourite card game is Go Fish.

1. My name is Justin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as JK or Mr. Time.
2. 2020 marks my first season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am hunting and fishing.
4. My favorite smell in the world is fresh rain.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to do sign language.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is cliff jumping.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be East Side Mario’s.
8. My favourite board game is Crib.

1. My name is Dalain, but at Aikens, I’m better known as… still Dalain.
2. 2020 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a petroleum transfer engineer.
4. My favorite smell in the world is bacon!
5. I have always wanted to learn how to do a backflip.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is deep-water troll.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Smitty’s.
8. My favourite board game is Checkers.

1. My name is Enzo, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Big E.
2. 2020 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am bored.
4. My favorite smell in the world is garlic and onions or bacon frying.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is… from what I hear, cliff jumping (not that I would!). Fishing would be at the top for me.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be… I don’t really have one as I like to try different things. But if I had to choose, Dominick’s in Scottsdale.
8. My favourite board game is cribbage.

1. My name is Michelle, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Shelly or Shellyboots.
2. 2020 marks 3rd my season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am finishing my Education degree, beading, playing hockey and reading novels.
4. My favorite smell in the world is… mmmm I don’t know! I really like the smell of pumpkin pie and also chai tea.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to play guitar or water ski.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is walk the Wilderness Trail to the Point or go kayaking.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Pho Hoang, some of the best Vietnamese food in Winnipeg.
8. My favourite board game is Code Names.

1. My name is Megan, but at Aikens, I’m better known as… still Megan.
2. 2020 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am going to University.
4. My favorite smell in the world is the smell of a campfire.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to surf.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is walk the Wilderness Trail.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Barnays in Lettelier.
8. My favourite board game is Sorry!

1. My name is Kailee, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Squeaks.
2. 2020 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying at the University of Manitoba.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a fresh rainfall.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to live off the land.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is float down Fast Waters in a life jacket.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Degrees Diner - best restaurant in the city!
8. My favourite card game is Speed.

1. My name is Annick, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Annick.
2. 2020 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying at l’Université de Saint-Boniface.
4. My favorite smell in the world is Ammonia.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to fish.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is cliff jump.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Stella’s.
8. My favourite card game is Crib.

1. My name is Lorraine, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Lolo or Memère.
2. I have worked here since 1989.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I like to spend time with family and friends, and have them over for dinner. I also like to plan my winter vacations.
4. My favorite smell in the world is the scent of Lily of the Valley.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to cook like a gourmet chef.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is follow all of the trails on the peninsula and pick berries.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be 529 Wellington.
8. My favourite board game is Scrabble and my favourite card game is Cross Crib.

1. My name is Eric, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Rico.
2. 2020 marks my 4th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a University student.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a campfire.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to play the harmonica.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is life-jacket fish.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Dairy Whip.
8. My favourite card game is Chase the Ace.

1. My name is Justin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Jus/Juice.
2. 2020 marks my 7th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am 6’1.
4. My favorite smell in the world is red.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to speak English.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is steal Pat’s truck or sit in Grant’s chair.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Dairy Whip.
8. My favourite board game is so much fun to play.

1. My name is Ben, but at Aikens, I’m better known as B2.
2. 2020 marks my 1st season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a student at the University of Winnipeg.
4. My favorite smell in the world is either new car smell or just some good fresh air.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is take out a boat and go exploring.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Boston Pizza.
8. My favourite board game is Risk.

1. My name is Sam, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Candy Man or Big Buca.
2. 2020 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am usually doing school work or having a good time with friends.
4. My favorite smell in the world is bonfire smell.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to juggle on a unicycle.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is party with the staff at Big Molly’s.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Paradise Restaurant.
8. My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan.

1. My name is Annika, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Anni (said in French, pronounced An-n-i).
2. 2020 marks my 17th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am either listening to music of hanging out with friends. Fridays, always a movie a night!
4. My favorite smell in the world is camper fridge.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to juggle or play the drums.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is go star gazing where there aren’t any lights.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Red Top, The Greeks and George’s.
8. My favourite board game is Loup-Garou (Ware-wolf).

1. My name is Martin, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Marty.
2. 2020 marks my 14th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a student and a hockey player.
4. My favorite smell in the world is trophy pike slime.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to backflip.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is cliff jumping!
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Tavern United.
8. My favourite board game is Poker.

1. My name is Natasha, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Shasha or Shasher.
2. 2020 marks my 12th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a student, a piano player, a dancer and a friend.
4. My favorite smell in the world is my mom’s mom homemade banana bread in the oven.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to is gymnastics and be flexible.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is watch the sunset from the beach or Inspiration Point.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be Maxime’s or Red Lobster.
8. My favourite board game is Aggravation.

1. My name is Oscar, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Oz.
2. 2020 marks my 8th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing video games.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a moose burger on the grill.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to use a bow and arrow.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is knee-boarding.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be KFC.
8. My favourite board game is Aggravation.

1. My name is Arthur, but at Aikens, I’m better known as Arty.
2. 2020 marks my 6th season at Aikens.
3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing with my friends.
4. My favorite smell in the world is a pork chop.
5. I have always wanted to learn how to build a house.
6. A fun thing that you should try to do at Aikens is visit the Tiki Bar.
7. If I could eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be A&W.
8. My favourite board game is Snakes and Ladders.