Teleph Katharine Hamer News Reporter khamer@usnews.com ANOTHER senior in West Vancouver has been targeted by scam Happy b wreceived a call ne ‘prize’ con artists sti artists. The 87-year-old woman from oan unknown may in caster Canada Oct 17. The man told her she had irthday, Park Royal PARK Royal shopping centre celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 1950s-style party on Nov. 4. * The first regional shop- ping centre in Canada turned 50 years of age this year. The mall is handing -out $20 gift certificates on Saturday to the first 100 cus- ~ tomers who show up at the . North mall customer service . desk and can prove that they celebrated a 50th birthday or wedding. anniversary this year, ; Other: events to take © » place:. a ‘display of antique cars in‘ the north mall and an archival display in the south ~ mall; ac-L-p.m,, a dance per- ~ formance incorporating the - trends of the past 50 years; a cutting: ceremony and cake served to 400 people. For more information call Park Royal customer service at 925-9576, won $50,000 in a contest —- but said in order to collect her winnings, she had to send him $3,000 in US. funds. The man called several more times to confirm the weman had taken out a money order and put it ina mail box, The woman contacted police, and never sent: any money to the fraudster. Earlier this vear, a 76-vear- old West Vancouver wonian did send several thousand dol- Jars to.a Montreal-based “com pany” to claim her “contest winnings.” That jady was contacted twice: initially by a man who asked her for a 2% deposit on what he claimed to be her Stratford Hall Hall Visit us in November, our Open House Month! Stratford Hall. a university preparatory. co-educational, independent school, is now accepting _ applications for September 2001. Junior Kisdergarten to Grade 7. 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC, VSM 3E4 ww wstratfordhali.bc.ca Something special every ERIE ees “To inquire about our Award- Winning** service please call: 987-2333 Mon.-Sat,_ ‘pric ¢ inciudes. bathing, br us hing. conditiotier, ears: nails, glands plas all clipping. CST. wipoos are extra. **North Shore News + Recaers! Choice Award $50,000 winnings. The man sad the money are always entitled to find Gur more about the company call- ing them. He recommends taking a phone number from the indi- vidual who calls, and asking for some written information would be refunded. The victim) sent cheque tor $1,064.56. The woman was then con: tacted by a female whe said she Was a representative of the same company. The woman was told she had te pay GST on the win- nings totalling, $5,996.18. She did not have that amount of money, and offered to pay in installments. She sent another cheque out for $1,996.18. . She never received any prize. WVPD Set. Jim Almas said seniors should be aware they him a Quite simply. North Vancouver’s best location, best waterfront view. best service, most memorabie! Banquet space for up to 200 pp. Specializing in weddings, office parties, meetings, and receptions. www.lonsdalequayhotel.com Book your Christmas Party 123 Came Ces Count, Noch Vaacouer. BC. (6S) DRT Suits the latest styles ad colours Reg. $799 _ Celebration priced at $499 _ SPORT JACKET | In the new fall looks : - Reg. $499 Celebration priced at $325: HATHAWAY DRESS SHIATS. _ 100% cotton 30% OFF! DRESS SLACKS - Riviera 100% wool with teflon stain quard . Celebration priced at $129 about the company, “Legitimate businesses are always willing to provide that information,” he said. “You should be very careful about providing, personal information over the telephone.” 2 DAY ‘SALE! Friday Nov. 3: lpm - 6pm Saturday Nov. 4: 1 Tam - 4pm