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Newton’s dedicated trash man retires after a ‘Tidy’ decade on job
Tom Zillich
Newton has been a cleaner place thanks to the work of Kenneth Green, who recently retired from his daily job of picking up trash in the town centre.
A familiar face in the neighbourhood, he’s been a valued member of the BIA’s Team Tidy over the past decade.
Green says he’s happy to have made a difference with his trusty picker and cart, but at age 65 he’s ready to go for walks without the task of collecting trash.
“I pick up litter and also retrieve abandoned shopping carts, lots of those,” he noted.
“I guess we all have to retire.
I’m going to rest and relax and do what I want to do. I like to walk, so I’ll do that.”
Having done the job five hours a day, five days a week, “I’ve probably twisted my time clock back maybe a few years, turned back time,” he added.
Back in 2015, when Green was among Team Tidy employees hired through Avia Employ-
ment Services, Newton Business Improvement Association earned an Innovative Labour Solutions Award from Community Living BC for being an inclusive employer.
On May 30, BIA executive director Philip Aguirre gave Green his final paycheque and a firm handshake for a job well done as an employee of one of the organization’s very first initiatives.
“Kenneth has been super dedicated,” Aguirre raved. “I think he’s missed one day in all those 10 years. We chit-chat about hockey, we talk about his life and he’s just been passionate about coming in every day and making a difference. We want to recognize him today to let people know who Kenneth is and how hard he’s worked here and his positive impact on the community.”
Aguirre estimates that Green has helped pick up 73,000 pounds of trash, collected close to 2,000 shopping carts and walked 50,000 kilometres on the job.
Smiling, Green couldn’t believe those stats.
“People have been saying that if it wasn’t for me, there would be litter everywhere in Newton,
but I don’t know about that,” he said with a shrug. “I clean it up, and I’ve met some very nice people. Some people take money out of their pocket to give me, but I don’t want their
money.”
With Green’s retirement, the BIA is planning to transition its Tidy program to Mission Possible, a Vancouver-based social enterprise known for empowering individuals facing barriers to employment.
They create pathways for individuals to re-enter the workforce with purpose and pride, Aguirre says.
“The BIA has been shifting its strategic focus to have larger impact on our community by leveraging other resources, and partnering with Mission Possible allows us to tap into a much larger organization that will have a bigger impact in our community,” he explained.
“Instead of one individual, there will be a team that comes out multiple times a week, and that team will do blitzes instead of a daily five-hour block of time. There’s no start date yet but we’re looking forward to working on a partnership that will have a long-term change for the Newton community.”
ROLE MODEL
A local entrepreneur with a passion for innovation has been recognized with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award from KPU.
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FESTIVAL FUN Car Free Day brought an abundance of fun under the sun to the streets of Newton.
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TEEN TIME
Surrey Libraries’ Newton branch is offering hang-outs for teens this summer –including a series of Dungeons and Dragons meet-ups.
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WHAT’S ON Concerts, camps and café connections are all on the calendar for Newton this summer.
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Newton’s ‘Team Tidy’ trash picker Kenneth Green, left, with BIA executive director Philip Aguirre on Green’s final day on the job, May 30. (Tom Zillich/ Surrey Now-Leader)
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‘Role model’ earns KPU young alumni award
Surrey Now-Leader Staff
A Surrey-based entrepreneur with a passion for innovation has been recognized with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).
Manvir Deol, who grew up in Newton and now lives in the Fleetwood area, was honoured at the university’s convocation ceremonies June 11.
A graduate of KPU’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management program in 2018, Deol has founded a pair of growing businesses including Plan Your Space, an architectural showroom located in Burnaby, and also CLIQMedia marketing agency.
KPU’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni under age 30 who have demonstrated excellence professionally or through community service and have been involved with KPU or alumni activities since graduation.
“I’m incredibly honoured to receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award,” Deol said. “It’s a full-circle moment to be recognized by the university that played such a big role in shaping who I am as an entrepreneur.
I’m deeply grateful to the faculty, mentors and peers who supported me along the way.”
Plan Your Space is in business to help homeowners gain a clear vision of their ideal floor plan before starting construction. The idea for the company came to Deol when he was building a home for his family.
“When I got to the framing stage, I realized the house wasn’t what I had envisioned in the original plans, which ended up costing me nearly $15,000 in changes,” he recalled. “I wanted to create a space where clients can walk through their dream home or business and see how it feels before they break ground.”
Manvir Deol, middle, with his Outstanding Young Alumni Award at KPU’s June 11 convocation ceremony with Randall Heidt, KPU vice-president of external affairs (left), and Alan Davis, KPU president and vice-chancellor.
Your Space.
Deol has been featured in a “top 30 under 30” list of a local business publication celebrating young leaders who are innovating in their industries and finding new ways to create change.
For Deol, no dream is too big.
“Life is too short not to try new things or chase the ideas that excite you,” he said. “Taking risks, even when the outcome is uncertain, has been the most rewarding part of my journey. Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone — that’s where vision becomes reality.”
After graduation from KPU, Deol has employed and mentored a KPU student intern, and has been an inspiration to current students, according to Nancy Armitage, director of Alumni Affairs at KPU.
Three years since its launch, Plan Your Space has completed more than 350 floor plans with portfolios including single-family homes, restaurants, medical clinics and financial institutions such as Vancity.
Meantime, CLIQMedia has collaborated with developers across Canada and does all of the marketing for Plan
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Popular Newton festival urges a car-free way of life
Annual street festival draws crowds in warm, sunny weather
Surrey Now-Leader Staff
Sunny weather made for one hot Car Free Day Surrey in Newton on June 7 when the event returned to the neighbourhood’s town centre for a fourth year.
The free, all-ages street festival is among several in Metro Vancouver presented by TransLink, local municipalities and business improvement
associations, including the one in Newton.
From noon to 8 p.m., people were entertained by a Family Zone, climbing wall, face painting, a stage for acoustic music by Glisha and Pat Chessell, dance battles, DJs, food trucks and more, set up on 137 Street between 72A and 74 avenues. The street was closed to traffic from 7 a.m. until around 11 p.m.
Festival-goers were urged to leave their car behind, naturally.
“We’re so excited to welcome people to experience our neighbourhood on foot this summer, and to help connect everyone to Newton without relying on cars,” Philip Aguirre, executive director of Newton Business
Improvement Association, said before the event.
“Events like this bring our community together, support local businesses, and show what’s possible when we prioritize people, connection, and livable streets.”
Car Free Day festivals aim to highlight how small changes, like walking, biking, or taking transit, can have a big impact.
“This summer, I encourage everyone to get out, explore their neighbourhoods, and enjoy these events by taking transit, walking, or cycling,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn.
“These events are a great way to celebrate local communities, small businesses, and connect with each other.”
A dance off led by Street Kings was among the featured fun at the Car Free Day Surrey event June 7 in Newton. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
A young boy taking part in the dance off led by Street Kings at Car Free Day Surrey event Saturday, June 7 in Newton. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
Car Free Day Surrey event Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Newton. (Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader)
A young boy taking part in the dance off led by Street Kings. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
Street entertainment was part of the fun at Car Free Day. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now-Leader)
Community spotlight
Trying to stave off summer boredom for the teen in your house?
The Newton branch of Surrey Libraries offers regular Teen Dungeons and Dragons meetups through the summer.
Sessions run Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m., with upcoming sessions on June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4. Teens aged 12 to 18 can
drop in with their own game, meet other players or play one of the group’s adventures. A limited quantity of rulebooks and dice will be available, and snacks are provided.
The groups are by dropin, and no registration is required.
Free teen D&D sessions offered all summer long Newton library offers summer Dungeons & Dragons drop-ins
See the events calendar at www.surreylibraries.ca for all the details, or call 604598-7406.
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Teens are invited to join Dungeons & Dragons sessions at the Newton library this summer. (Adobe stock photo)
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this summer
CONCERTS
“Alam Khan: Ragas that Colour the Mind” concert July 12 at Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre. “This candlelit evening with Alam Khan will be a soul-stirring journey through the sounds of Indian classical music, led by one of the most respected sarod players of our time. Alam Khan, son of the legendary Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan, is bringing his signature blend of emotional depth and masterful technique to Surrey—joined by the incredible Eman Hashimi on tabla. A co-presentation between Surrey Civic Theatres and Indian Summer Festival.” Tickets $29-$49, tickets.surrey.ca, 604-501-5566. Sounds of Summer concerts at various Surrey outdoor sites every Wednesday evening in July and August from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free admission. “With diverse genres from jazz and R&B to classic rock, enjoy this live concert series at some of Surrey’s most beautiful parks and outdoor spaces.” The 2025 schedule features Ben Jazz Trio July 2 at The Glades Woodland Garden (457 172 St.); Connor Nelson July 9 at Francis Park (15951 83 Ave.) with opener Glisha; Ayla Tesler-Mabé July 16 at Newton Athletic Park (7395 128 Street) with opener Ivan Hartle; Fionn July 23 at Bear Creek Park (13750 88 Ave.) with opener Royal Oak; Brayson Wong and The Boot Scooters Line Dancing July 30 at Surrey Civic Plaza (13450 104 Ave.); Cookin’ With Brass Aug. 6 at Darts Hill Garden Park (16 Ave & 170 Street); Music City Showcase Aug. 13 at Clayton Community Centre (7155 187A St.); Sukoon Band Aug. 20 at T.E. Scott Park (7014 148 St.) with opener Sharanjeet Singh Mand, and Mazacote Salsa Band Aug. 27 at Surrey Civic Plaza (13450 104 Ave.). Info: surrey.ca/soundsofsummer, call 604-501-5050.
THEATRE/STAGE
“HMS Pinafore” staged by Fraser Valley Musical Theatre
at Surrey Arts Centre from June 27 to July 6 (select show times).
“Set on the eve of World War II with a musical combination of classic operetta and 1940s jazz, it’s a swinging evening you won’t want to miss.” Tickets on tickets. surrey.ca, 604-501-5566.
KIDS/YOUTH
Surrey’s Summer Day Camps: Pick up a Summer Day Camps Guide at any Surrey recreation facility or library. For help and info, call Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:30pm at 604.501.5100.
Youth Arts Council of Surrey (YACOS) is a branch of the Arts Council of Surrey run by youth for youth (ages 13-21) who want to get involved in the local arts community, with talent shows, play-writing competitions, film festivals, fashion shows. Info: artscouncilofsurrey.ca/yacos, 604-594-2700, instagram.com/ youthartsca.
ARTS & CULTURE
Surrey’s Artswest Art Group meets on third Monday of every month (Sept. to May) at Newton Cultural Centre, 13570 72 Ave. Guests are welcome ($10); memberships are $35 annually. The club offers opportunities to connect with artists, six demos by professional artists, workshops, shows and more. Info: email wendy@artbywendy.com.
GALLERIES
Imagining our Stories: Family Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery on Saturday, July 12 from noon to 4 p.m. “Join Surrey Art Gallery for an afternoon of artmaking and performances on the theme of Imagining our Stories inspired by the artworks in the summer exhibitions ‘10 and 10: Story of Stories’ running until Aug. 9 and ‘Experiments in Solitude’ running until Aug. 16. All are welcome at this free drop-in event—children must be accompanied by an adult.”
Surrey Art Gallery: Multiple art exhibits and related events at Bear Creek Park, 88 Ave./King George Blvd. 604-501-5566, Surrey.ca/artgallery. Summer 50th-anniversary exhibition “10 and 10: Story of Stories” from June 28 to Aug. 9; “Experiments in Solitude” from June 28 to Aug. 16; “Atheana Picha: Echoes,” to June 2027; “Sandeep Johal: It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see,” to June 2027.
Newton Cultural Centre features works by local artists at 13530 72 Ave., at venue of the Arts Council of Surrey. For cal-
endar visit artscouncilofsurrey. ca, or call 604-594-2700.
NATURE
Community Tree Planting events in Surrey at various sites. “Help grow Surrey’s urban forest by planting trees and shrubs in your community park this spring.” Schedule and info: surrey.ca/news-events/events/ community-tree-planting, email stewardship@surrey.ca.
Surrey Tree Sale Program: “Surrey residents can buy quality trees at an affordable price to help grow the urban forest.” Purchases are made online and then later picked up from Surrey Operations Centre. Info: surrey. ca/treesale. “At $20 per tree, Surrey residents can beautify their property and help keep Surrey green.”
Nature Work Parties: “Help care for Surrey parks by removing invasive plant species, cleaning up litter, and enhancing habitat within the park. Remove invasive plant species, clean up litter, and enhance habitat within the park. Tools and training are provided. Bring your family and friends; all ages are welcome.” For info and dates, visit surrey.ca/news-events/events/ nature-work-parties.
WORKSHOPS
The Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) is offering free 3-hour online workshops every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. “Goal of the workshop is to learn to identify different types of abuse, support survivors of abuse and learn how to find additional supports and resources for survivors of abuse.” Email nevr@kpu to register for a free VIP workshop. Info: 604-599-2267.
EDUCATION
READ Surrey/White Rock Society’s Partners Program offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adults who want reading, writing or math support. “If you or someone you know needs literacy help, call Shanti at 778242-7323 or email readswrs@ gmail.com.” Info at readsurreywhiterock.com.
WALKS/RUNS
Surrey Trekkers Volksport Club: “A friendly walking club where everyone is welcome. We have a proud heritage as an associate of International Volkssporting with regularly scheduled walks throughout the Lower Mainland.” Walks are on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, most statutory holi-
GROUPS
Surrey Air Cadets: 278 Cormorant RCACS, launched in 2017, welcomes new members aged 12-18. “We parade (train) on Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. from September to June of each year,” at Princess Margaret Secondary School, 12870 72 Ave, Surrey. Info: surreycadets.ca, 778-832-0278.
CALLS
Peace Arch Chorus: A capella group rehearses at Newton Cultural Centre under direction of Elvera Collier and assistant director Bev Feick. “Auditioned members are provided with excellent musical education and vocal coaching.” Chorus welcomes women to join. Info: peacearchchorus.ca.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Cancer Drivers organization needs drivers in Surrey and other cities. Visit volunteercancerdrivers.ca.
days. Info: surreytrekkers.com.
SENIORS
Belinda’s Connection Café at Newton Cultural Centre: “A free monthly event for 55+ seniors to connect with others while participating in art-related activities,” on select dates, 10 a.m. to noon, register by email to lyn. verra.lay@gmail.com, call 778879-4097, search “Belinda’s Connection Café” on Facebook. June 26: Sun Prints with Desmond Tompkins.
Surrey Singles Over Sixty: “We are a friendly group that meet for dinners, card games, bowling, dancing, picnics, walks, etc. Our club is based in the North Surrey/North Delta area. New members are welcome.” Call Julie, 604-218-2946.
TALK (Third Age Learning
at Kwantlen): Program promises “creative and stimulating educational activities” for the 50-plus age group in Surrey and surrounding cities, with a mix of in-person and online events. TALK courses are “ideal for retirees who want to continue learning.” Fees range from $15 to $30, plus $10 annual membership fee. Info: kpu.ca/talk, 604-599-3077.
HEALTH
Surrey Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings on last Saturday of month at Valley View Memorial Gardens 14644 72 Ave., Surrey (no meetings July and December). “Everyone is invited who are interested in knowing more about prostate cancer. Coffee & cookies provided. Call 604 594-5257.”
Community Thrift Store: “Can you spare 4 hours a day to volunteer at Newton’s Community Thrift Store, a joint project of Surrey Hospice Society and Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society?” At 7138 King George Blvd. Call Donna at 604-5999930 or visit shscommunitythriftstore.com/volunteer to learn more.
READ Surrey/White Rock Society is recruiting volunteer adult literacy tutors for their fall training. Info: readsurreywhiterock.com.
Fraser Health Crisis Line is marking 50 years of operation this year; that’s 50 years of 24/7 service delivered by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, contact the Fraser Health Crisis Line: options.bc.ca/volunteer-at-options.
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Newton joins Surrey’s growing e-bike sharing program
BIA executive director says the shared Bird e-bikes are a
welcome sight
Many of the blue Bird electric bikes are now being seen on streets around Newton as part of an expanded e-bike-sharing pilot program in Surrey.
In April, Surrey council voted to expand the pilot to Newton for one year, following the program launch in Surrey City Centre in the spring of 2024.
The program operates at no-cost to the City thanks to an exclusive contract with Bird Canada, which owns, operates and maintains a fleet of electric bikes available for rent through its app.
In Newton, BIA executive director Philip Aguirre says the shared Bird e-bikes are a welcome sight.
“As an organization dedicated to enhancing the local economy, improving the quality of life, and fostering innovation within Newton, we strongly believe that Bird Canada initiatives align with our mission and will greatly benefit the residents and businesses in our area,” Aguirre wrote in a letter of endorsement.
Users download an app to find and scan a “Bird” (e-bike), ride it, then park the vehicle after it’s no longer needed, for an “unlock” fee of $1.15 plus 38 cents per minute.
Bird operates similar e-bike/scooter programs in several other Canadian cities, but the company can offer only e-bikes for sharing in Surrey, due to provincial regulations.
E-scooters are not currently legal to operate in road right-of-way in Surrey, which is not among “participating communities” in a provincial electric kick scooter pilot program that involves 26 cities and districts across B.C. including Vancouver (where Lime is the city’s vendor), Coquitlam and Richmond.
As for Bird’s e-bikes in Surrey, a two-year pilot was launched during the 2024 Party for the Planet festival, celebrating Earth Day.
By year’s end, close to 4,000 riders had ridden 40,000-plus kilometres on the 200-plus bikes in the program, “which is impressive given that the program does not, as of yet, cover the full City of Surrey,” Austin Spade-
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A Bird Canada e-bike parked near Unwin Park in Newton as part of the company’s e-bike sharing pilot program partnership with the City of Surrey. (Tom Zillich/Surrey Now-Leader)
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Cloverdale heritage railway plans to expand to Newton
Heritage rail to celebrate 25th anniversary in 2026
Malin Jordan
As Surrey’s heritage railway enjoys a busy start to its 2025 summer season, two issues are top of mind –including a planned expansion into Newton.
Members of the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society (FVHRS) are busy planning 25th anniversary celebrations to take place in 2026. The historic rail line first opened in 2001, and FVHRS secretary Allen Aubert said the milestone is very significant for them. He said members of the all-volunteer society are also moving ahead with plans to expand the heritage railway to Newton. Currently, the train only runs from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Station.
Aubert told the Cloverdale Reporter that while the wheels are starting to spin on plans for the Newton expansion project, the 25th anniversary
celebrations, which will coincide with the opening of a new spur to Sullivan Station, are the main focus for this year.
“The priority is Sullivan in 2026,” noted Aubert, FVHRS secretary.
“Newton expansion has been aspirational for a long while. We are developing a strategy to turn aspiration into reality.”
Aubert said the goal of the volunteers at FVHRS is to have the new spur at Sullivan ready to go for mid2026 so passengers can both board for travel to Cloverdale and disembark at Sullivan.
“Pending the construction of a new rail spur there that we are working on, that when completed will take the Interurban right up to the Sullivan Station platform, this project along with renovations to the Sullivan Station are planned as part of our 25th anniversary celebration taking place during 2026.”
As for the Newton expansion, Aubert said it’s “impossible” to determine a timeline at this point, but he does expect it to be within a decade.
He said there are several obstacles, including: figuring out a new power supply for the B.C. Electrics, building
“internal combustion hydrogen generator” units.
“My best estimate to arrive in Newton is five to eight years—unless something significant happens to surprise us,” he added. “It’s always good to keep the options open.”
As for Newton, Aubert said a new station will need to be built there.
“The original Newton Station was very humble, basically a small shelter,” Aubert explained. “The B.C. Electric stations are located on the railway right of way for easy access to the track.”
Aubert said he had “no idea at this time” where exactly a newly built Newton Station would sit.
a new Newton Station, and getting track upgrades installed between Sullivan Park and Newton.
“One challenge will be to develop a new more powerful generator to power the Interurbans,” explained Aubert. “The track between Sullivan and Newton has a grade requiring more power than we have currently.”
The most notable obstacle is the need to upgrade power generation for the rail cars. The B.C. Electric Interurbans currently use Cummins
diesel electric generators. Those generators were top-of-the-line models when the FVHRS first opened their gates 24 years ago.
“We have been watching the evolution of hydrogen technology for several years, which would be most attractive as a power source,” Aubert noted. “The type of unit we require is still under development and final testing by Cummins.”
He said the new tech FVHRS has been keeping their eye on features
“Depending upon how the redevelopment of the Newton town centre unfolds, the integration and connection with the historic interurban railway could be a significant tourist feature,” he added. “Time will tell.” Aubert said integral to going to Newton will be adding a fourth and final Interurban rail car to their cavalcade of carriages. The BCER 1207 is ready to be restored to operational condition. The project is set to take four to five years at a cost of $750,000.
Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society volunteers stand on the train platform in Cloverdale. The society is working on a planned future expansion into Newton. (Malin Jordan/Black Press Media)
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Newton ‘garage sale’ unites vintage audio buyers, sellers
Tom Zillich
Audio buffs filled a Newton store parking lot in search of vintage gear and records on June 8.
Innovative Audio’s annual “garage sale” was held in high heat on that very sunny Sunday.
“It’s the busiest yet, but with the heat I think it’ll taper off soon,” shop operator Gord Sauck said at around noon.
The annual event, billed as B.C.’s largest vintage audio
and record garage sale, sees dealers set up no charge. Admission is free for attendees, too.
The long-established store claims the title of Canada’s largest vintage audio emporium, full of old receivers, jukeboxes, “ghetto blasters,” classic rock posters, 8-track tapes, turntables, T-shirts and more, at 13255 78 Ave., Surrey.
The garage sale brought bins of records (some sold for $5 each, or four for $15), tubes for
amplifiers, chest-high speakers, guitars and assorted gear.
“It’s anything audio-related,” store employee Mark Smith said before this year’s sale.
“We get between 35 and 50 vendors. It’s on a Sunday so we’ve got the lot to ourselves, nobody here, and they all set up. People come and go, check it out. It’s steady with people taking stuff to their cars, coming back. I’ve noticed a lot more record-buyers in recent years.”
Innovative Audio’s annual “garage sale” in Newton had vendors selling gear and records in the store parking lot. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader)
Innovative Audio’s annual “garage sale” in Newton had vendors selling gear and records in the store parking lot. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader)
Innovative Audio’s annual “garage sale” in Newton had vendors selling gear and records in the store parking lot, at 13255 78 Ave., Surrey. (Contributed to Surrey Now-Leader)