She was awarded a Lifetime Membership to the PTA.īette volunteered as a den mother for her son, Joni’s Cub scout troop and began sending updates of scout activities to the local newspapers. Bette was an active PTA member for 17 straight years and only missed 6 meetings during that time. When the PTA found it necessary to raise funds, Bette was instrumental in starting the International Smorgasbord, which ran annually for 50 years as the PTA’s largest fundraising event, drawing thousands of people from across the Treasure Valley. They raised three children who followed in their mother’s footsteps by participating in numerous sports, clubs, and activities at Homedale High School.īette joined the PTA in 1952 and she quickly started her long run as Room Mother for all 3 kids. Soon she met her future husband of 59 years, Ben, on a blind date to a Boise High School basketball game.īen and Bette eventually moved to Homedale to farm next to her brother Tom. While in Boise, Bette became well known as a talented jitterbug dancer. At both schools, she was involved with several student clubs and activities including the yearbook staff, cheer, basketball, track, softball and tap dancing.Īfter high school, Bette worked as a housekeeper before working for Fox Photography Studio in Boise where she honed her skills in photography and film development. Prior to her senior year, Bette’s family moved to Homedale, where she completed her high school education. When old enough, all 3 siblings worked at the café, and later, worked on their stepfather’s (Sam Akichika) farm on West Mountain road. In Cascade, one of the activities Bette enjoyed the most was picking huckleberries on West Mountain and this would later grow into a family tradition that continues to this day.Īs a student, Bette loved to write fiction and poetry and was also a sportswriter for the Cascade High School newspaper. When Bette was 2 years old, her family moved to Cascade to operate the only restaurant in town, called the Boston Café. She was the youngest of 3 children, with sister Mary Chiyoko and brother Tom Shizuo. Bette was born on Decemto Chiyono Shimizu Arima and Niroku Arima at their Boise family home. Thank you for stopping by my page and taking the time to get to know me.Bette (Shigeko) Uda passed away peacefully on Augin Eagle, Idaho at the age of 95. With me, you can trust your child is in good hands and they will soon be behind the wheel with the confidence they need to safely navigate the roads. As Owner Operator/Instructor, my goal is provide a necessary service to small towns like Homedale and surrounding communities. This is why I have made the decision to start my business, Drive Smart Idaho (DSI) Driving School. This includes things as basic (yet, important!) as getting their Driver’s License. I have a passion for education and understand the importance of educating our youth to prepare them for their life’s journey. These have included in-classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Throughout my career, I have taught Driver’s Education classes totaling over 10 years. My oldest, Sarah, has blessed me with 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. I’m sure if you ask them if it were a “privilege” their answers may be slightly different. Yes, each of my children had the privilege of having me as their Teacher and/or Principal. They are truly my pride and joy! I adopted Alex and Zach as infants from Haiti. I have 3 amazing children, Sarah, Alex, and Zach. I retired from the Caldwell School District, after 32 years in public education. After 17 years as an educator at Homedale, I was offered an opportunity to become Assistant Superintendent in the Caldwell School District, which I accepted. While at Homedale, I continued to teach Driver’s Education classes when my time allowed for it. During my time in Homedale, I was also Athletic Director and Principal at both the middle school and, eventually the High School. I taught English at Homedale Middle School as well as the High School. The small town of Homedale is where I would set my ‘roots’. Eventually, I made my way to Homedale, ID. Middleton is where I first received my Driver’s Education Training Certificate and began teaching Driver’s Education courses. During my 12 years at Middleton High, I taught English, coached Boys Golf, JV Girls Basketball and Volleyball. I landed my first teaching job at Middleton High School in Middleton, ID teaching English. Shortly after, I received my Masters of Education Administration degree from the College of Idaho. On a pursuit to further my education, I went on to receive my Bachelor of Science from Boise State University. I’m a proud (Basque!) Idaho native who graduated from Vallivue High School. I’m guessing you’re here to gather a bit of information about myself.
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