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Show Fiesta Days 2009 Grand Marshals Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF W R I T E R in," he said. "The main reason the program has grown so much is because of the thousands of volunteers that we've Jack and Deanna Swenson have been had in the community, between coaches selected as grand marshals for this year's and building ball fields. We've also had Fiesta Days grand parade. Baseball fans a great city administration over the years in Spanish Fork owe a lot to Jack Sw- with mayors, city councils and city adenson, even if they don't know it. Sw- ministrators that have been really supenson was instrumental in establishing portive. That's the main reason we have the Spanish Fork Recreation Program the facilities and the number of teams and has seen it flourish over the years. that we have participating." In 1952, Swenson was approached by It also doesn't hurt that people in Lloyd Evans about coaching the first Spanish Fork love to play ball. organized Little League Team in Span"Spanish Fork is kind of a unique ish Fork. Although only a sophomore at place in that it's a ball-crazy town. If Spanish Fork High, Swenson jumped at you don't spend your summers at the the chance to coach the Yankees. ball park, well, I don't want to say "We had to travel to Payson and you're crazy, but that's where most peoSpringville and Provo and Orem to find ple spend their time," Swenson said. games to play," Swenson recalled. Swenson and his wife Deanna have Swenson was Parks and Recreation lived in Spanish Fork most of their Director for Spanish Fork City for 50 married life, except for one year when years. He was also employed by Nebo Swenson was employed by the Tooele School District. School District. The Swensons had four Courtesy photo "I had the best job in the whole world. See SWENSON • 9 It was one there's a lot of satisfaction GRAND MARSHALS: Deanna and Jack Swenson are this year's grand marshals. FIESTA DAYS EBS EMPLOYER BENEFIT SERVICES Payroll Services & Human Resource Solutions Proud to support the community! SALEM DAYS RICK B. AlNGE Certified Public Accountant 204 East 400 North, Suite B Salem UT 84653 • 798-3539 |