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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2000)
10 Smoke Signals rn mm UvJ mm 1 By Justin Phillips Imagine driving your vehicle down the street and having your engine tell you it doesn't want to go any far ther. The engine suddenly makes a loud bang. You sit in silence along the road. Something is very wrong you think, even before you look in your wallet. Now comes the time when you need somebody who you can trust. If you are an Oregon City resident, one place should come to mind. Tribal member Steve Manangan and his wife Berta own and operate Save On Automotive. The business has been operating for seven years. "I specialize in engine swapping, says Manangan. "We also do front end work, such as timing belts, UV joints, repair tires, window repair, brakes and oil changes." The reason Manangan went into business is for self-sufficiency and the ability to help others. "I like to be able to be there for people, and having this automotive business allows me to do this," Man angan said. "I can get them in and out of my shop within one day if they have a problem. I can fix all me chanical problems." Some of the challenges Manangan has faced are expansion and the lo cation of the business. "I can't grow too fast, and I don't have the best location," says Man angan. "The growth of the business has been a very big challenge for me." Manangan said when the business first started, the challenge was get ting the recognition as being a good and trustworthy mechanic. Another challenge is difficulties finding work through various meth ods of advertisement. Manangan said it's tough to find where you want to spend the most money that will bring in the most business. He said he likes being independent and making decisions himself. It in creases his responsibility during the course of each day. "I am willing to relocate," said Man angan. "I would even like to relocate to the Grand Ronde area someday." One of the best things a mechanic can have is reliable tools. Manangan has only Snap-On tools. "They are more expensive, but well worth it because they will last longer because of the quality," Manangan said. i 4 I . ' S mm ' ! ' -iL -fofii; v:- " t iiiV Steve and Berta Manangan own and operate Save On Automotive, Save On Gift Shop and Berta is a representative Avon all in the same building com plex in Oregon City. One of their goals is striving for a larger return into what they've invested in their businesses. Steve and Berta opened another business called Save On Gift Shop. The business is three months old and is also located in the same building complex. They would like to have American Indian artifacts and dream catchers to display. Berta also is an Avon representative. Steve and Berta's goal is to become homeowners in the near future. He also is striving to get back a larger return to what he's invested into both of his businesses. Steve Manangan's grandmother is Esther LaBonte and his mother is Roseta LaBonte, both Tribal members. Save On Automotive is located at 220 S. 2nd Street in Oregon City. The telephone number is 503-722-2322. Manangan said he would like to thank his wife Berta who has been a great help to him handling most of the paperwork and side tasks. Manangan ended by saying, "Knowing I've done the best I can do, in a positive manner, this is what gives me the best comfort and self satisfaction." Wm " (.: ' , ....... . il l ' . r-r tut" Photo by Justin Phillips Christmas Bazaar: More Successful Each Year The 8th Annual Holiday Christmas Bazaar was held November 17 and 18 at the Grand Ronde Community Center. There was a total of 35 vendor tables the largest bazaar to date, with approximately 175 shoppers! They included a wide variety of crafts, baked goods, jewelry, Christmas wreaths and boughs. There was 13 Tribal member vendors and 12 community vendors. The bazaar is put on each year by the Tribe's Small Business department. (3IEl1KIS WH66L OF FORTUNE WANT TO P L AY? 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