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onnie Mahon, Oregon Citizens Alliance
secretary-treasurer, was hauled hack into
Multnomah County Court for a judgment debtor
examination March 5 in photojoumalist Cather
ine Stauffer’s ongoing effort to collect more than
$40,000 owed to her for a 1991 assault.
Most of the questions focused on the O C A
Educational Foundation, which has seen more
than $200,000 go in and out of its account dur
ing the past two years. Mahon says the money
mainly covers supplies, postage, payroll and
$2,500-a-month rent, which is sent to the U nit
ed States Citizens Alliance.
Throughout the hearing she gave vague
answers to most questions. W hen asked how
many people she employs, she said, “At the
most, 1 believe three, part time.”
Mahon answered a string of questions relat
ing to O C A PAC Inc., denying it exists any
more. Attorney Brent Foster soon realized he
had to he more specific, because a separate enti
ty exists known simply as O C A PAC.
Mahon said that O C A PAC Inc. ceased to
exist in 1993 hut that O C A PAC is still around.
“It is inactive hut it is in existence because 1
never discontinued it with the secretary of state.”
Mahons husband, Lon, was sent to jail Feb. 20
for up to six months because he refuses to acknowl
edge the courts jurisdiction. He believes he can’t
get justice until all Oregon judges take a new oath
that matches the state constitution word for word.
The Mahons also were found in contempt
March 1 for violating a court order in a separate
lawsuit filed by Stauffer in 2000. That case
alleges that the couple and the O C A have ille
gally transferred thousands of dollars in assets to
avoid payment of the debt they owe her.
Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge
Ronald Cinniger ruled March 14 that Lon
Mahon must pay attorney fees as well as $200 a
day— in addition to already levied $ 1,000-a-day
fines—until he agrees to be deposed. The OCA’s
documentary Journey to a Hate Free Millennium
7 p.m. April 3 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert
Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway.
The stirring and powerful film focuses on
how hate incidents and language culminate in
horrific crimes: the vicious murder of gay college
student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo.;
the dragging death of African American James
Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas; and the Columbine
High School shootings in Littleton, Colo.
Attendees also will have the opportunity to hear
gay producer Brent Scarpo explain how he used
multimedia to make an impact on the world and
celebrate the human spirit.
Shepard’s mother, Judy, will tell her story in
person and describe her mission to embrace the
just causes her son championed. The evening
also will feature inspirational performances by
the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and Randi
Driscoll, who will sing “What Matters,” a single
benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
In addition, attendees will have the opportu
nity to meet with representatives from more
than 30 human rights organizations. State Sen.
Margaret Carter, D-Portland, and Holocaust
survivor Alice Kern will provide welcoming and
closing remarks.
“By keeping silent when a horrific crime or
incident happens...you’re validating it,” event
organizer Mandy Ellertson says. “If we don’t stand
up as a unified voice.. .they’ll continue to go on.”
The event, which is being held in honor of
Expressions of Human Dignity Month, will be
preceded by a student activist rally 6 p.m. at Pio
neer Courthouse Square. The evening will end
in the foyer, where guests will have the opportu
nity to greet Scarpo and Shepard.
Tickets are $5.50 at the Portland Center for
the Performing Arts box office. They also can be
obtained for $7 through all Fastixx outlets.
For more information contact Mandy Ellertson at
503-614'726l or melletso@pcc.edu.
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