Kitchen/Housekeeping

Jimmy Olynyk

1. Years at Aikens: I’m enjoying my 3rd summer at Aikens this year.
2. Nickname: Zimzimmah
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? From a fellow chef.
4. What is your favorite part of this job? Feeding the animals. . .I mean STAFF!!
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? I travel to remote northern lodges and cook; then I travel for fun. . .all over the place!!
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? R.I.P. Winnipeg Jets
7. What is your favorite lure? The hairy lure!! No, no, it's not what you think!! But we all know!!!
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? A quad!!!
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: The Bass-Tards!!!
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? Yeah guys. . .what do you like?
11. Finish the following: Fishing at Aikens is like: playing in your own backyard. . .minus the sirens. . .cars. . .cell phones. . .or any noise other than laughter and Kodi barking at chickens!! Go Kodi!!

Pick one from each of the following choices:

1. Beer-Battered, Lemon-pepper, Cajun or Baked Walleye: Beer-Battered
2. Hiking, Biking or Piking: Piking
3. Bill Dance or Dance party: Dance party

Élise Blouin

1. Years at Aikens: 1 going on 2 great summers!
2. Nickname: E. Pretty simple, but it really stuck!
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? Well, I was walking down the halls at the university and came across a poster that really caught my eye, decided to apply, and from then on I've been a part of the Aikens Family!
4. What is your favorite part of this job? I really can't pick on thing, I love everything about this place. The water, the fishing, the friendship, the peacefulness. Aikens is a very special place and I'm very happy I get to experience it!
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? Well trying to figure out what my life holds for me. Work, hanging out with my family and friends, enjoying life and all the great things it has to offer!
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? I really don't have a favorite team. I like all kind of sports and love all teams! I really enjoy the competitiveness of sports watching two teams going head to head for glory, so which ever team has more passion is my favorite!
7. What is your favorite lure? What ever the guides stick on my rod and which ever will get me a big Ol' Trophy!
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? A rugged bush man so he can do all that survival stuff for me so I can relax on the beach!
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: WHAT?? I don't think this was ever discussed! I'm not sure, but in my defense I was a rookie last year so I was out of the loop. I can name the musicians if that's worth anything?? Turbo, Julien, and Kik, along with many other back up singers.
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? All the great meals he makes for the guest which I have the privilege of tasting since I'm his assistant chef!
11. Finish the following: Fishing at Aikens is like: a famous Dance party!

Janelle Potvin

1. Years at Aikens: This will be my third summer!
2. Nickname: J.Pizzle, turn it up a little. . .haha just joking. We all know that my nicknames don't stick. . .I would have to say J.Po or Jaynal would be the most popular ones though.
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? Kikster peer pressured me into it. No no, he just told me how great it was up there and I just had to go!
4. What is your favorite part of this job? I would have to say the afternoon naps. I suppose the people, the fishing and the lake are alright too.
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? I take pictures.
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? For my dad and Pat who will probably read this, I should really try to impress them by saying the Montreal Canadians.
7. What is your favorite lure? Whatever the guide puts on my line that makes me catch fish.
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? Pit
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: Is this a trick question? Or are we trying to come up with one? I say go for 'Guitar, Picks and Alumarines' (or maybe not.)
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? Pizza buns (with extra ranch)
11. Finish the following: Fishing at Aikens is like: a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

Pick one from each of the following choices:

1. Beer-Battered, Lemon-pepper, Cajun or Baked Walleye: Cajun
2. Hiking, Biking or Piking: Piking
3. Bill Dance or Dance party: Dance party
4. Bob the Builder or Bob Izumi: What are you asking. . .who is hotter??

Aisha Diallo

1. Years at Aikens: Second summer
2. Nickname: A-Train
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? Since the french community in Winnipeg is quite small and that’s where most of the staff is from, it was easy to hear about Aikens. It also helped that my bff Janelle worked there.
4. What is your favorite part of this job? Afternoon naps....zzzz
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? Working my butt off at school
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? Not really a HUGE sports fan, usually whoever is winning
7. What is your favorite lure? Perch patterns
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? Tyler Jones
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: The Big Molly's?
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? I’d probably have to say pizza buns, because they are so easy to eat and just so darn delicious

Pick one from each of the following choices:

1. Beer-Battered, Lemon-pepper, Cajun or Baked Walleye: 100% Cajun
2. Hiking, Biking or Piking: Piking
3. Bill Dance or Dance party: C'mon, obviously Dance Party
4. Bob the Builder or Bob Izumi: Well, I’m not really familiar with either but I guess Bob the Builder.

Michelle Chartier

1. Years at Aikens: This will be number 2
2. Nickname: Mish
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? Julien D.
4. What is your favorite part of this job? The paddle boat, sunsets and my roomies!
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? At the University of Manitoba
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? St. Lazare Outlaws
7. What is your favorite lure? Frogs
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? A compass and beef jerky
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: Turbo and Julien
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? Steak night!
11. Finish the following: Fishing at Aikens is like: clean sheets, impossible to complain about.

Pick one from each of the following choices:

1. Beer-Battered, Lemon-pepper, Cajun or Baked Walleye: Cajun
2. Hiking, Biking or Piking: Biking
3. Bill Dance or Dance party: Dance party

Rochelle Werry

1. Years at Aikens: 1
2. Nickname: Ro, Robella
3. How did you first hear about Aikens? Jimmy
4. What is your favorite part of this job? So far, so good
5. How do you spend your "non-Aikens" time in the winter? Training elephants for the circus
6. Do you have a favorite sports team (sorry, the Toronto Maple Leafs don't count)? Winnipeg Fury
7. What is your favorite lure? I've only ever used minnows. . .
8. If you were lost in the woods, what would be the one thing you would need to survive? MacGyver
9. Name the "Aikens band" that plays in Big Molly's Bar every now and then: AC/DC (they make day trips)
10. Your favorite dish that Chef Jimmy prepares? I'm excited to find out
11. Finish the following: Fishing at Aikens is like: Since I don't know I'm gonna make one up. . .seeing your best friend with a camel and water when you're lost in the desert?!? That's the best I could do.

Pick one from each of the following choices:

1. Beer-Battered, Lemon-pepper, Cajun or Baked Walleye: Lemon-pepper
2. Hiking, Biking or Piking: Biking
3. Bill Dance or Dance party: Dance party
4. Bob the Builder or Bob Izumi: Bob the Builder