Cellular Towers Appear On Skyline As Sprint Expands

Sat., Nov. 9, 1996

Compiled From Staff Reports

While driving along the freeway, motorists might notice a tower topped by a rectangular antenna and a flashing light next to the Spalding auto wrecking yard.

The 120-foot concrete structure is a cellular tower owned by Sprint. The light is a safety measure to let planes and helicopters know the tower is there, said Reed Lommen, Sprint PCS property manager.

The long-distance company is expanding into the cellular phone business and currently is erecting towers throughout Spokane and North Idaho, said Lommen. The towers are also being constructed on water tanks and rooftops in the area, Lommen said.

The company won’t disclose how many towers it plans to put up, but Lommen the company has been “aggressively building out a network.”

It expects to begin selling airtime and digital phones at local retailers during the next several months.

Veterans Day open house

Spokane Valley Post 1435 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting an open house on Monday to commemorate Veterans Day.

All members of the American Legion, DAV, other VFW posts and active-duty military personnel are invited.

The open house begins at 1 p.m. at the post at 212 S. David. It includes a free potluck from 3 to 6. A concert will begin at 7:30.

For additional information call 535-9315.

Electric bill discount

Modern Electric Water Company announced it will give its customers a 10 percent discount on their December bills.

The discount is the second the company has offered this year. Customers also were given a 10-percent discount in January.

Master ballet class taught

Shamil Yagudin, a Bolshoi ballet master, will teach a class for advanced dancers on Nov. 12.

The class will be held at The Academy of Dance, 14214 E. Sprague, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The cost is $15. Class size is limited.

Call Marilyn Barnes or Janet Wilder at 922-3023 for reservations.

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