Constructing the Dream: The Huish Performance Arts and Cultural Education Center: Many Hands

Craig Zeeman and Steve Decker have made significant contributions to the Huish PACE project.  The two men are pictured here performing needed construction work inside the former Payson movie theater.

Many hands make light work.  Indeed many hands have and continue to lighten the work as the Huish renovation has progressed over the past years.

Contributing significantly to the physical construction efforts inside the former movie theater are Steve Decker and Craig Zeeman. “Their innovative construction techniques have turned ideas and concepts into functioning reality,” said Richard Lindsey, President of the Huish Performing Arts and Cultural Education Center (PACE) project.  

Mr. Decker was working for Kay General Contractors when he started his construction efforts there.  “He's the one who turned my ideas and sketches into a set of architectural drawings,” said Mr. Lindsey. “Then he, along with Craig, put countless hours into constructing the stage and implementing their own ideas to bring it to where it is today. I simply cannot overlook their expertise and skills that helped make this project a reality.”

Others who have contributed to the Huish PACE project since it began nearly a decade ago include:

Killis Almond - Janis Barlow & Associates - feasibility study

Jeff Ballew - fund raising committee

Robin Ballew - fund raising committee

Shawn Balzly - demolition, construction

Janis Barlow - Janis Barlow & Associates - feasibility study

Dale Barnett - HVAC

Keith Barnett - Payson Lock & Key (locksmith)

VL Barnett - HVAC

Ryan Beagles - Royal Engineering - Huish electrical system design

Carolyn Bowman (past secretary) - Chamber of Commerce

Glen Boyle - Structural Engineer

Mark Caron - MHC Sign & Design - signs

Ruth Anne Christensen - Performing Arts Specialist

Steve Decker - architect, draftsman, construction foreman

Marva Loy Eggett

Ron Eggett

Dan Ellsworth - electrical consultant

Wendel Eves - electrician (service entrance)

Dani Fati - concrete

Cody Fitzwater

Michelle Fitzwater

Mike Hardy - city council, current board member

Patty Heaton - interior designer

Brian Hulet - city council, current board member

Sandy Hummer - current board secretary

Duane Jensen - plumbing

Keith Johnson - electrician

April Jones - stage consultation/testing

Jay Jones - locksmith

Clark Kay - general contractor, current board member

Zoe Kennedy - stage construction

Kirk Kimball - current board member (fundraising)

Joan Landes

Richard Lindsey - demolition, stage & lighting system design, stage construction, documentation

Ed McAvoy - construction foreman

Kirk Mikesell - stage construction

Susan Mikesell - webmaster, social media specialist

Kaye Moos - stage construction

Dennis Morganson - restoration committee

Kelly Morganson - restoration committee

Tim Morganson - restoration committee

Paul Mower - projection equipment

Mike Olson - The Payson Chronicle - publicity

Colton Patten - demolition, stage construction

Scott Phillips - roofing & heavy equipment

Cal Reece - photography, history

Terry Simmons

Mez Stewart - draftsman, architect

Steve Stewart

Lana Sumsion

Gordon Taylor - past president, building purchase, project coordinator, grant writer

Karen Taylor - concept

Steve Twede - stage consultation

Brad Vantassol - roofing

Keven Verwer - plumbing

Katie Willes

Denise Windley - The Payson Chronicle - publicity

Craig Zeeman - stage design & construction, floor coverings, sound engineer

If you would like to contribute to the project, financial donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/27z6xzr9.

For more details on the project, log onto http://www.huishpace.com/.


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Pictured above: Richard Lindsey with lights acquired for the theater.