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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.
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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."
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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.
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