Professional service with a personal touch

October 16, 2020
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After more than two decades compiling nearly every accolade available to a Spokane County Realtor, perhaps it’s no surprise that a recent client had trouble placing Pam Fredrick’s service on a scale of 1 to 10.

“She’s the very best,” Neil Cook said. “I’d give her an 11.”

Sterling client testimonials are just another honor on top of a long list of achievements. In 24 years as a real estate broker and residential marketing specialist with John L. Scott, Fredrick is:

  • Currently the No. 1 listing and selling agent in Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley
  • The recipient of the “Realtor Excellence Award” for the past 20 years
  • Designated with John L. Scott as “Top 1 Percent” and “Presidential Elite” for 17 consecutive years
  • Ranked in the top 5 for residential sales volume for all of Spokane County

If that weren’t enough, the Spokane Association of Realtors awarded Fredrick with exclusive membership in the Residential Top 10 for the years 1998 to 2019.

Rather than resting on past achievements, Fredrick is driven to keep the focus on her clients and uphold her high standards and professional ethics. Even more than the professional awards, she knows that commitment is what clients will notice.

“My experience with Pam Fredrick went clearly above and beyond,” client Jacque Brainard said. “I have purchased many homes in my life. This was the most attentive Realtor I have met.”

Even though Fredrick leads the Spokane region in the sale of luxury homes, clients are consistently struck by how she gives the same high quality, personal service to transactions of all sizes.

“Pam did an exemplary job of marketing and selling our home,” said clients Laurie and Eric Peterson. “The service we received was so prompt and personal it often felt as if we were Pam’s only clients.”

It’s this type of service that has led to the level of referral and repeat business that can only be earned.

“We will never buy a home or sell one without her,” Cook said. “Her attention to detail from start to finish is incredible. We are so thankful to have her as our forever agent.”

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2020 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

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Aerial Park: ‘Think Ewok village, but better’

October 30, 2019
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At Mica Moon Zip Tours & Aerial Park

What is it?
Think Ewok village, but better. This aerial trekking park launched in 2018 upgraded what was already a super-successful zipline business. The aerial park is a high ropes course in alpine trees featuring several stations participants move among at their own pace and choosing. As such, the park is as challenging (or not) as the participant chooses, adding a greater degree of Ninja Warrior-style difficulty as you climb higher into the trees. Regardless of the obstacle, participants remain securely strapped into the cable system as they move across rickety bridges, up rope ladders or swing like Tarzan through the trees.

Why is it popular?
There is a reason Mica Moon is the top-ranked outdoor activity in the area on Trip Advisor. In fact, with over 700 reviews, only 12 are not five-star (and none of those are below 3). While the zip lines (such as the 50+ mph “Big Mama”) still attract most of the attention, the aerial park is showing up in reviews with comments like “amazing,” “very well designed,” “super safe” and “a blast.” Diane wrote, “Can’t believe I did it! I’m usually afraid of heights, but the aerial park was a blast and a confidence builder. Thanks to our guide for all his help and encouragement.”

One side benefit that shows up in a lot of reviews: It’s great exercise that “I didn’t know I was getting.” Proven fact: That is the best kind of exercise.

Owner Rik Stewart added that the Aerial Park is also receiving rave reviews from groups.

“It makes the most awesome birthday party or team day out/bonding event ever,” he said.

Wow factor
With the spectacular views and the amazing obstacles, this answer may come as a surprise, but the “wow factor” has to be the guides. The people who run the park, from owners Rik and Heidi Stewart all the way through the whole team, absolutely make the experience. Whether it’s fun trivia, a timely joke, the sense of safety or just that perfect dose of motivation and encouragement, Mica Moon wouldn’t be the experience it is without the people.

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

Why LLSWD is separate from the city

November 14, 2019
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By BiJay Adams
General Manager, LLSWD

Why is the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District a separate entity from the city of Liberty Lake? The answer to this question is often misunderstood by the community. Many don’t even realize we are separate entities. It’s a great question, and I always appreciate the opportunity to share how history, focus and funding all contributed to the formation – and continued success – of the district as a standalone entity.

History

Like many great beginnings, the Liberty Lake Sewer District was formed in 1973 to solve a problem.  After years of intense use, the water quality of Liberty Lake was deteriorating and regularly plagued with toxic algae blooms from septic tank effluent. In response, the community petitioned and voted to form a sewer district as a Special Purpose District in the state of Washington. In 1977, the district requested that the legislature amend the law to allow Special Purpose Districts to spend funds to protect lakes. The legislature gave districts the protection authority in Section 56.08.013 RCW (recodified as RCW 57.08.005). Water service was added to the district in 1978. The service boundaries of the district include the neighborhoods south of Sprague Avenue that were not included when the city incorporated in 2001. Of course, this unincorporated area includes the lake itself, and lake management remains a central cog of the LLSWD mission these 46 years later.

Lake management remains a central cog of the LLSWD mission these 46 years later.

BiJay Adams, LLSWD General Manager

Focus

The LLSWD is a special purpose district, an independent, limited-purpose form of government provided for in Washington state law (RCW 57). There are 182 sewer and water districts throughout the state of Washington, operating in 34 of 39 counties. These provide water and sewer services to one quarter of the state’s population. This is our sole focus: “Serving people and the environment” by providing safe and reliable water and sewer service and effectively treated wastewater, while preserving and protecting the lake, aquifer and Spokane River.

Funding

Everything we do is funded directly by those using the services. We are publicly owned and operate the water and sewer services as separate enterprises, allowing us to directly link every cost to the benefit it serves. Special

purpose districts like LLSWD do not have taxing authority, and we do not assess utility taxes on our services. Combine that with staff and leadership committed to safe, reliable, and transparent services, and our books truly tell the tale of an accountable and efficient district. 

NOTE: A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 Liberty Lake Yearbook.

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