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Sara Johnson (right) and Kandi Slocum hold up the sign to Coasters Coffee Co. outside the shop. Johnson stated she would transfer the business to employee and friend Kandi Slocum in early January.

Sara Johnson (right) and Kandi Slocum hold up the sign to Coasters Coffee Co. outside the shop. Johnson stated she would transfer the business to employee and friend Kandi Slocum in early January.

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Coasters Coffee Co. to have new owner

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Sara Johnson, founder of Coasters Coffee Co., transferred her business to long-time employee Kandi Slocum this month in order to focus on her massage therapy business, Still Waters Massage and Wellness.  Johnson, whose last day at the coffee shop was Dec.
Todd and Teresa Vettel stand on the Highway 34 and 5th Street site which will soon be the location of a Scooter’s Coffee. Vettel and his two brothers, Tim and Trevor, were born in Aurora and spent their early childhood years here.

Todd and Teresa Vettel stand on the Highway 34 and 5th Street site which will soon be the location of a Scooter’s Coffee. Vettel and his two brothers, Tim and Trevor, were born in Aurora and spent their early childhood years here.

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Scooters Coffee to locate in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The busy Highway 34 location that for years housed the Hamilton Manor is about to get its first commercial tenant as three brothers with Aurora ties have announced plans to build a Scooter’s Coffee franchise on the site.
Sonya Cattau serves up a special order cup of coffee to Rod Havens. In the background are foundation volunteer Rick Epp and Coasters Coffee Co. owner Sara Johnson.

Sonya Cattau serves up a special order cup of coffee to Rod Havens. In the background are foundation volunteer Rick Epp and Coasters Coffee Co. owner Sara Johnson.

APS Foundation serves up ‘Joe on the Go’ thank you

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Aurora teachers and staff members started their day with a special cup of coffee and a smile last week, all part of a thank you message delivered by the Aurora Public School Foundation. Nearly 220 people enjoyed a special beverage Dec.