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Vandalism to concession at Kal Beach (Submitted photo/Facebook)
By Vernon Matters Staff
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Vandalism at Kal Beach frustrates store owner

Sep 3, 2021 | 7:30 AM

Vandalism at Kal Beach is impacting the snack shop at the popular site in Coldstream.

Kal Lake Food Services had their hanging sign for its concession broken off, which is in addition to other past acts of vandalism.

“This is not the first event of vandalism we have experienced, we have had plants stolen, our menu board dragged to the other side of the beach, tried to break into the building, hiding ladders to try to break in again and bad words written on the door,” the company posted on social media.

Sign at Kal Beach that was vandalized (Submitted photo/Facebook)

The business said they love what they do and will continue on, but the latest incident is frustrating.

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“This event doesn’t make me angry, it makes me feel very sad. I’m starting to feel targeted,” the posting said. “This unfortunate event it’s NOT going to make me stop or close the concession. On the contrary; we will continue doing our job and offer our great food and service.”

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