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The Nugget Newspaper // April 22, 2020 // Partners in Construction 11 Craftsman loves working in stone and brick move here and join him in the construction industry. Cesar and his wife Ruth talked about it 4 but there was a concern: Cesar had no construction experience. As Ruth put it, he knew <absolute- ly nothing= about construction. They decided to take the plunge anyway, and they moved to Oregon in 2005, where Cesar went to work and Ruth worked in residential cleaning. And it turned out that it was the right move. Almost immediately, Cesar discovered that he had a knack for masonry 4 and he loved the craft. There is a certain satisfaction in laboring in such an elemental medium, and there is an almost endless variety to the work. <There9s nothing the same, there9s always something differ- ent,= Ruth said. Over the years, Cesar gained a wide range of experience and a mastery of the craft he loves. A couple of years ago, they decided to start their own company, and Lara9s Construction & Cleaning was born. Part of the motivation was a desire to work directly with clients to realize their visions for their home. Cesar remains the hands and the passion behind the work, even By Jim Cornelius editor in chief If a project involves masonry work 4 fireplaces, interior and exterior stone or brick work, per- haps a barbecue or a paved walk 4 Cesar Alvarez will not only get the job done, he9ll revel in it. The lead craftsman for Lara9s Construction & Cleaning abso- lutely loves stonework. And he loves pleasing his clients. <When you9re done and the house looks different and they9re happy, that makes me happy,= Cesar said. Jonathan Hicks, a Sisters resi- dent and real estate professional, is one of the happy ones. He had Lara9s Construction & Cleaning build a fireplace in his home and lay pavers outside. <Ruth and Cesar have been a pleasure to work with through multiple projects,= Hicks report- ed. <They offer the highest qual- ity craftsmanship with reasonable price points. I regularly recom- mend their services to friends and clients.= Cesar came to his passion for masonry on a winding path. Fifteen years ago, he was work- ing in the restaurant business in Chino, California. A friend who lived in Oregon urged him to photo provided when he has others working with him on the job. <Cesar is always there,= Ruth said. <He9s always making sure the job is good.= Reliability, craftsmanship and a fair price are the hallmarks of Lara9s Construction & Cleaning9s work. That commitment, along with a pure love for the work, leaves everybody happy and satisfied. OUR WORK IS SET IN STONE, TO BE ENJOYED FOR YEARS TO COME. Artistry comes in many forms and we are proud to create home accents, fireplaces, patios, walkways and more that give your home a personality all its own. Stonework adds one-of-a-kind texture, richness and color to any project. Masonry is energy saving, mold and fire resistant and aff ordable. struction & n o aning Cle Lara’s C What can we design for you? Call today for your free estimate! 541-350-3218 Bonded & Insured | CCB#223701