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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, APRIL 05, 2018 3THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 05, 20182 By: Harry Rudolfs Anybody who loves good coffee better be sit- ting down when they read this. Roxy Coffee on 6 Mill Street East is closing June 2. The three managers of the restaurant, Wendy Tav- ender, Madelaine Attrell and Mary Ellen Stanley, have given their notice that they are retiring and that the business will be shuttered for the time being. Affiliated with the Cross- roads Church, the cafe has been a popular community gathering spot since 2010 when it opened. The restau- rant specializes in premium coffee, light lunches, des- serts and baked goods and has also been a forum for local artists and musicians to display their work and perform. "The board has decided they are going to close the shop for now," said Wendy Tavender. "We're not sure what the direction is going to be." Tavender adds that they have looked for someone to take over the operation but haven't found anyone suit- able yet. "If anyone wanted to come forward with a pro- posal to the board, they're welcome to do that. It's a unique opportunity." The restaurant has been run as a non-profit since its inception with the man- agers and staff being paid minimum wage. She thinks it has fulfilled its mandate as a welcome environment for all mem- bers of the Acton com- munity. "The idea was to create a com- fortable place where people could sit and have a cof- fee and have a conversation," she said. "This is a really welcom- ing and homey place. I'm going to really miss serving the people and the com- munity," said Pat Tyrrell who works in the kitchen at the Roxy. "I love this job so much," added Marie Vetro who works behind the counter. "A couple of the high school students will prob- ably find other jobs and there are a lot of volunteers. It's sad, but it'll be okay." According to manager Tavender, the restaurant is planning a farewell celebra- tion on May 31. 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The walk t ravel led down the hill just south of Churchill Church on Third Line. A volunteer carried a wooden cross and the group picked up a pre-placed small white cross at each stop. The group passed be- tween Evangel and Bethel churches, before turning down Peel St. and walk- ing to the Salvat ion Army Citadel. From that point, the route depends on where the group is going to end its proces- sion, which changes each year. A closing service is held after the walk and is followed by a time of fellowship. Traditionally, coffee, tea and hot crossed buns are served. The walk speaks to different individuals for different reasons. Rev- erend Naomi Kabugi from St Albans Angli- can Church joined the walk for her first year. "I think what I like about the walk is that Jesus meets us where we are. It also speaks to each of us in our own brokenness, reflect- ing his own." Major Rick Pollard from the Salvation Army Church had his own theory. "Following the Cross symbolizes for me a tree of love that connects us as a community to the heart of God… because He loves us all the same." Roxy Coffee Shop closing in June Cross processes through town Managers Madelaine Attrell (left) and Wendy Tavender Austin Daleman leading the Procession of the Cross down Third Line