I hope this finds you well! I rarely get to see UMaine alums but while at Disney, I met Al, Class of ’72, who works at Saratoga Springs Golf Course! We had a wonderful chat about Black Bear hockey and basketball, and he took one of my few vacation pictures on the golf cart. Thanks…
Class of 1997 Winter 2024 Class Note
February 15, 2024I hope this finds you well! The coffee roastery expansion is complete and should open by the time this magazine is printed. Let us know what you’re up to at yolandasly@gmail.com or Facebook at Yolanda Sly Kozuha. Hearty cheers to Monique Gibouleau Bouchard on completing her second season as a professional tour guide with her…
Class of 1997 Summer 2023 Class Note
August 31, 2023Hello, Class of ’97! I hope this finds you well! The coffee roastery expansion is still underway. It should be up and running early summer. It’s taken much longer than I planned with supply chain bingo and all the things that come with a construction project. I hope to see you in Orono for Homecoming…
Class of 1997 Winter 2022 Class Note
February 23, 2023Hello, Class of ’97! I hope this finds you well! News? Email me at yolandasly@gmail.com or via Facebook Yolanda Sly Kozuha. Danielle Mayhew Louder was named to the board of directors of the Maine Connectivity Authority, a new state entity charged with achieving universal availability of high-speed broadband in Maine, reported the PenBay Pilot. Congratulations…
Class of 1997 Summer 2022 Class Note
August 10, 2022Hello, Class of ’97! I never would’ve imagined 25 years ago that I’d currently be in the middle of converting an 80-year-old building into Greenwood Lake Roasters’ second location and celebrating five years in the coffee roasting business. A crazy but very fortunate ride given all the variables. It’s been way too long since I’ve…
Class of 1997 Winter 2022 Class Note
March 9, 2022Hello, Class of ’97! For any of you doing math, we graduated and moved on to new adventures 25 years ago. I hope this finds you well and hope to see you later in the year at Homecoming! News? Email me at yolandasly@gmail.com or via Facebook Yolanda Sly Kozuha. Speaking of graduating and moving on…
Class of 1997 Summer 2021 Class Note
August 18, 2021Yolanda Sly Kozuha 1117 State Route 17A Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (202) 253-3083 yolandasly@gmail.com facebook.com/groups/UMaineClass1997/ Hello, Class of ’97! Summer is here and where I am in Greenwood Lake, NY, it means summer on the lake. While not nearly as big as some of Maine’s lakes, there are still lots of boats, fishing, and tourists.…
Class of 1997 Winter 2021 Class Note
February 5, 2021Hello, Class of ’97! I hope to see you all at next year’s Homecoming in person! Kudos to UMaine and the Alumni Association for moving Homecoming online! Like us all — adapting and pivoting as needed in these unique times. My focus: preparing the roastery for winter and unknowns. Which means ordering outdoor heaters for…
Class of 1997 Summer 2020 Class Note
September 18, 2020Yolanda Sly Kozuha Hello, Class of ’97! I truly hope this finds you and yours well. My column was later than usual so at the time this was written, we were all navigating COVID-19. Some were doing the important work on the front lines as medical professionals, first responders, and helpers in the community. Others…
Class of 1997 Winter 2020 Class Note
February 4, 2020Yolanda Sly Kozuha Hello, Class of ’97! It is wonderful seeing alumni active in the community and sharing their expertise with others. I hope this finds you well. The coffee roastery keeps me busy — think Lucy in the chocolate factory — while letting me meet interesting people. News to share? You can email me…
Class of 1997 Summer 2019 Class Note
August 5, 2019Yolanda Sly Kozuha Hello, Class of ’97! C is for coffee as I’m still adjusting to early mornings at the roastery. Spent last summer mastering booth set-up at farmers markets while enjoying wares from local farmers and artisans. Farmers markets are a great place to discover local fresh food and great finds. My roastery, Greenwood…
Class of 1997 Fall 2018 Class Note
October 19, 2018Yolanda Sly Kozuha 1117 Street Route 17A Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (202) 253-3083 yolandasly@gmail.com facebook.com/groups/UMaineClass1997/ Hello, Class of ’97! I hope all is well! I graduated corporate America in May to run my coffee roastery, Greenwood Lake Roasters. My latte art is still a work in progress! What have you been up to? Let…