Aikens Lake News Archive - May 2008
Date May. 29, 2008
We all have a "go-to" lure. This story is no different... Dave and Kitty Chism have been coming to Aikens for three years running. Last year Dave boated the fish he had been searching for many years. His trophy pike,...
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Date May. 25, 2008
Yesterday (May 24th), Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge began its 20th season in the capable hands of the Turenne family. Gerry & Lorraine and now Pit & Julie have ensured top quality fishing and a world class experience to outdoor people...
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Date May. 22, 2008
It was mid-week for our volunteers and so it was time to drop the tools and get out on the lake fishing. So far, the Molly's and Dolly's have done yoeman's work to get the camp ship-shape for our first...
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Date May. 17, 2008
Well, what a day it has been! Today, the Aikens opening crew received a massive influx of able-bodied help. By twelve o’clock, a dozen extra Aikens veterans were hard at work. Plumbing, electrical, housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance, boats, office and...
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Date May. 14, 2008
Since our last update, we have been hard at work getting the camp open and doing small projects. The new dock has been adjusted and skirted in the front. Our diesel generator has already received its annual maintenance. We have...
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Date May. 11, 2008
It was with great relief that we got news on Friday that the Back Bay at Aikens was open and that we could indeed fly in on Saturday morning. When we flew over the lake, we were welcomed by an...
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Date May. 07, 2008
All packed up with nowhere to go... We regret to inform you humble readers that today's (May 7th) planned arrival at Aikens has been delayed. It seems our projected opening will have to wait till Mother Nature's icy clutches loosens...
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Date May. 05, 2008
The ice is slowly melting away from the shores and that familiar itch is reuniting fishermen worldwide. The Aikens opening crew is eagerly chomping at the bit, anticipating setting up our gem of a lodge. Warm clothes and tight lines...
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