06/15/2025
Sunday Funday...Let's Meet the Member - Janine Hocking Beaubien
Business/Profession: Before Bigfork: IT Project Manager & Consultant. My Bigfork years; retired Bigfork bar owner!
How long have you been involved with the Chamber? 10+ years
Education background: school
Family? Husband, 2 daughters, 2 dogs & BooBoo Kitty
Why Bigfork? I met my husband Tom, while visiting my parents so that kinda holds me here, he lives here too... What keeps me? Again, the husband that lives here, with me..Honestly, Iâve never been happier than being here. My family, friends and this community will keep me here foreverđ
Whatâs your favorite Bigfork event or tradition? Tamarack Time, Clean your Fork, Decorating Day. I love the events where we come together as a community for Bigfork and each other.
Describe Bigfork in three words: Beautiful, vibrant, giving
If you werenât in your current profession, what would you be doing? Critical care nurse
Whatâs your go-to coffee order? Triple shot x-hot 12 oz latte
Whatâs one local business (other than your own) you think everyone should know about? Good Stuff Botanicals!
Best piece of advice youâve ever received? âIf you want grace, give graceâ
Whatâs a fun fact, hidden talent, or unusual skill most people donât know about you? I am in fact, talentless. However, I am a heck of a whistler and known around town as âThe Whistle Ladyâ (OK, Itâs really only Finn & Everest that call me that)
Astrological sign? Pisces âïž
Does pineapple belong on pizza? YES along w/Jalapeñoâs is ideal, spicy & sweet!
This or that?
Coffee or Tea? Coffee, all day, every day.
Hiking or Boating? I don't discriminate, love them both!!
Summer or Winter? Summer
Marshmallows: Lightly toasted or Burnt to a crisp? Lightly toasted
Texting or Calling? Calling ( my friend Vic sayâs âtexting is for information, calling is for conversationâ) Heâs a smart guy, that Vic guy.
Toilet paper: Over or Under? OVER! Should those under ppl be on a special island where they can learn from their bad behavior? Seriously people, get it together!