Culbertsons plead guilty -- Former Eagle Mountain mayoral candidate Richard Culbertson and his wife, Kathleen, pleaded guilty last week to fraud and racketeering charges.

Kathleen Culbertson gave a tearful plea of guilty to three counts of communications fraud and one count of pattern of unlawful activity, all charges reduced to Class A misdemeanors. She faces a maximum of one year in jail for each count and $18,600 in fines, along with restitution.

The Culbertsons were charged in a mortgage fraud case in which they allegedly used their daughter's and son-in-law's names to buy a home.

The Culbertsons allegedly used Ashley and Nathan Barnum's names to obtain multiple home loans and also inflated their income on applications by more than $10,000 per month. One loan was earmarked for remodeling and landscaping work, but the $59,324 was pocketed by Richard Culbertson instead, according to court documents.

-- Janice Peterson

UVU to celebrate transition -- The UVUphoria celebration Monday will feature a variety of events for the public, including a Library Showcase from 1-6:30 p.m., with free entertainment and a sneak peak at the new library, a Family Fun Fest from 4-6:45 p.m. at PACE Park (just south of the McKay Center) with free activities, entertainment, food vendors and more, followed by a concert featuring country stars Collin Raye, Josh Gracin, Joe Nichols, the UVU's Got Talent finalists and Johnny B as emcee in the Brent Brown Ballpark at 7 p.m. Fireworks and a dance on the tennis courts just north of the Ballpark will follow at approximately 10:30 p.m.

To help manage traffic during UVUphoria festivities celebrating Utah Valley State College's transition to Utah Valley University, College Drive between UVSC's roundabout at the intersection of University Parkway and Sandhill Road and the McKay Center will be closed from 4-7:30 p.m.

Event traffic entering campus at the roundabout will be directed east around campus to access free event parking. Traffic coming to UVSC from the north is encouraged to take the Orem Center Street exit and head south on 1200 West to access campus event parking, due to UDOT construction on University Parkway.

For more information about UVUphoria activities, go to uvu.edu.

Clothing swap -- A clothing "swap" will be held in Saratoga Springs on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donated items may be dropped off on Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Organizers say the intention is to provide for families in need, but anyone can attend. Families can donate clothing they have outgrown, and select new pieces in appropriate sizes. All cothing should be cleaned and in wearable condition.

If not tagged, donors are asked to mark the size of the item with masking tape. Questions can be directed to Bonnie at 360-5876.

Princess Tea Party -- On Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. and noon Eagle Mountain City Library will be hosting two Princess Tea Parties. Registration will begin on July 1 and a $2 fee is required for each attendee. Each party will be limited to 40 participants. For more information contact Michele Graves at 789-6623.