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Springville • Every summer for nearly four decades, folk groups from around the globe have gathered to share their cultural heritage — from clothing to music to dance — in one small Utah city.

The World Folkfest started in 1986, and will be held in Springville this year from Tuesday through Saturday. This year, 10 countries are represented at the festival, including Ukraine, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Poland.

The performance groups arrived Sunday afternoon at the Springville Art Museum in four big buses, and were greeted by host families with cheers and waves. Soon, the complex around the museum’s entrance became a sea of suitcases as participants unloaded.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – TARC Children’s Services will have a fall gathering to give awards to recipients and dedicate playground equipment.

TARC, Inc. officials said will have the fall gathering from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the TARC, Inc. playground located at 2701 SW Randolph in Topeka, Kan. Officials said the speaker and awards presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. The event will be moved indoors if necessary due to weather.

According to TARC, Inc. officials, recipients receiving the following awards will be announced and will receive a plaque for the special honor. Awards include the Children’s Services Advocacy Award, Children’s Services Service and Support Award, Medical Professional Award, and the Mark Miller Award.

TARC, Inc. officials said newly installed…