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More Than a Ride to School
The National Education Association claims,"The school bus is a mirror of the community."They further add that,unfortunately,what appears on the exterior does not
always reflect the reality of a chosen community.They are right一sometimes it reflects
more!Just ask Liesl Denson.Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for
Liesl.
Bruce Hardy,school bus driver for Aithouse Bus Company has been Liesl's bus driver
since kindergarten,Last year when Liesl's family moved to Parkesburg,knowing her bus
went by her new residence,she requested to ride the same bus.
This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus.She says,"It's
been a great ride so far!My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a
good listener.Sometimes when you're a child adults do not think that what you have to say
is important.Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel
important."Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.
Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975.This year he
will celebrate 30 years working for Aithouse:Bus Company. Larry Aithouse , president of the
company, acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record: "You do not come by employees
like Bruce these days. He has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record.
He was recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350, 000
accident free miles.Hardy's reputation is made further evident through the relationships he
has made with the students that ride his bus."
Althouse further adds,"Althouse Bus Company was established 70 years ago and has
been providing quality transportation ever since.My grandfather started the business with
one bus.Aithouse Bus Company is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and
safe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to provide
quality service for many more years to come."
Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed.Thanks to drivers
like Bruce Hardy,they have been building relationships through generations.Liesi's mother
Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy's bus to the Octorara School District.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?
A: He is popular with his passengers.
B:He has never missed a day of work.
C: He is an impatient person.
D: He has driven 350,000 accident free miles.
