December 24, 2007
For immediate release:
"George Sage Leaves Half Million Dollars to the Museum of Bus Transportation
George M. Sage, founder of Bonanza Bus Lines, Inc. (formerly Short Line, Inc) bequeathed one-half million dollars to the Museum of Bus Transportation, Hershey, Pa.
In announcing this, his widow, Mrs. Barbara H. Sage said "This comes to you with great hope for the future of the Museum of Bus Transportation, as well as being a tangible sign of George's never-ending passion for the bus industry."
This gift is the largest single one-time gift to the Museum of Bus Transportation since it was founded in 1995, said Tom Collins, President of the Museum. He went on to say that the Board will pay off the mortgage on its recently purchased storage facility and invest the balance in an annuity.
Collins went on to say that this bequeath will enable the Museum to establish a firm financial plan for the future.
The Museum is funded through memberships, annual pledges, donations, and, to a lesser extent through visitor ticket purchases. Nearly 44,000 visitors came through the Museum doors in 2006. (the Museum of Bus Transportation is housed in the Antique Automobile Club of America facility).
The late Mr. Sage was instrumental in several Bus Museum projects in 2006 including the selection and purchase of the storage garage.
The Museum of Bus Transportation is located at 16l Museum Drive, Hershey, Pa. 17033…..717-566-7100 ext 119."
