Court documents show many of the Russ's assets were protected from seizure by court order, but Judge Robert J. Woodside lifted a stay protecting the mansion on June 24 after the couple repeatedly fell behind in court-ordered payments to creditors. The Russes could not be reached Wednesday for comment. Woodside's order allowing next month's sale stipulates that bidding will begin at the minimum amount needed to satisfy creditors and cover the cost of running the auction, including advertising the proceedings. Built for Lewis Sadler, the mansion was named Thornwald because of the thorny trees at the entrance to the property. Sadler entertained lavishly in the dining room of the once-stately brick mansion containing 39 rooms and 10 baths.
Large pillars mark the front and rear entrances to the home.
The United Church of Christ bought the building in 1951 for use as a residence, and in later years, the Carlisle School District owned the structure. Vo-tech students collect ton of food Students at Cumberland Perry Vocational Technical School obviously have learned very well the lesson of giving. And for that, many hungry Pennsylvanians can be thankful. The school collected 2,000 pounds of non-perishable foods during the month of November in its 25th annual food drive, which will benefit the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The Family Career Community Leaders of America group of culinary arts students coordinated the drive.