Utah Valley State College and Citizens' Resource for Utah County have organized a Primary Candidate Expo on Saturday in UVSC's student center grand ballroom.

The event runs from 12:30-5 p.m. and will include debates between congressional, legislative and county candidates. The event is open to the public.

U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah, and John Jacob, who are competing for the GOP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District, will debate at 1 p.m.

From 2:15-3:45 p.m., the Republican candidates for Utah County commission seat A -- Jerry Grover and Gary Anderson -- and for county clerk/auditor -- Cary McConnell and Bryan Thompson -- will debate.

State legislative candidates will debate starting at 3:45 p.m. The undecided Republican races are in District 58 between Rep. Jim Ferrin, R-Orem, and Orem City Councilman Steve Sandstrom, and District 61 between Keith Grover and Garr Judd.

The primary election that will decide the nominations takes place June 27.

UVSC is at 800 W. University Parkway in Orem. For more information, go to www.citizensresource.org or call (801) 426-6415.

ALPINE

A dearth of available construction crews and machinery has slightly delayed construction on a controversial charter school in Alpine. "We are just now mobilizing," said Glenn Way of U.S. Charter Development, the firm hired to build Mountainville Academy. "Every contractor in the state is working their fanny off and it is going to take us 24 to 36 hours to get people on the job. We are in the process of mobilizing a grader and backhoes." School organizers had vowed on Tuesday to begin construction Wednesday after Alpine Planning Commissioners refused to consider their preferred site plan.

AMERICAN FORK

The American Fork Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday for upgrades to its computer system. New computers, a remote server and other equipment are making it possible for the library collection information to be available online. Patrons may place holds on books, check their fees, pay fines, and check the status of holds they have placed. "I have heard a lot of real positive comments from people in the community," said LeRee Parkinson, who is on the library staff. "They will be able to look online. I think it will be a great asset to the community."

CEDAR HILLS

Residents may take green yard waste to the Timpanogos Special Service District at 5050 W. 6400 North in Utah County. The green waste is incorporated with sterile byproducts to produce compost. Compost is still available for purchase at $15 per cubic yard. More information is available by calling 756-5231.

HIGHLAND

Mack Croft, a city resident, has sent a letter to the Planning Commission expressing concern about the way the irrigation ditches were going to be at the proposed Day's Meadow subdivision, at about 6150 W. 10680 North, on more than 11 acres. Developer Steve Hoyal told the commission in a recent meeting, "We are already addressing the issues of the irrigation ditches. Only two people take water from the ditch, Croft and myself. I have to use it so I will make sure it will be easy to access from the diversion box on the northeast corner of the subdivision." He also told the panel he was in the process of getting the engineering completed to pipe the ditch on the south side of the project. The 13-lot subdivision received a recommendation for final approval on May 23.

LEHI

The Roundup Youth Art Contest entries are due Friday at the Hutchings Museum, 55 N. Center St. by 5 p.m. The museum opens at 11 a.m. Categories are drawing, sculpting and photography with four age groups -- grades K-3, 4-6, junior high and high school. Prizes will be awarded and all entries will be displayed at the Hutchings Museum during the Lehi Roundup. More information is available from Pam Gordon at 768-4560.

MAPLETON

The City Council adopted a $3 million budget for the city's 2006-07 fiscal year on Tuesday, an amount approximately $300,000 higher than the city's 2005-06 budget. Some of the increase can be attributed to salary adjustments and the hiring of new personnel in various departments. Bell said a study of salaries in other cities showed that approximately eight people working for Mapleton City in various areas had comparatively low salaries. As a result, their salaries were raised to meet the average of those cities.

OREM

The Orem High School softball team is holding a camp for pitchers and catchers. Registration is Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Orem High softball fields, 175 S. 400 East. The camp costs $40 for four days and is open to girls of all ages. The instructors will be current and former college players and coaches. For more information, contact Coach Ed Jarvis at (801) 450-0961.

PAYSON

The Lion's Club is sponsoring a fundraising yard sale to help the blind, community Boy Scout Pack 1577 and other community projects. The sale will be from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday. The sale is being conducted at Moore Sheet Metal, 858 E. 100 North. Donations are also being accepted prior to the sale and can be dropped at the same address.

PLEASANT GROVE

The Pleasant Grove Swim Team is holding a Triathlon fundraiser on Saturday. The event is for all family members and all proceeds benefit the team. For more information or to register, visit www.pgtri.com. Registration forms also are available at the Pleasant Grove Recreation Center, 65 E. 200 South.

SANTAQUIN

Santaquin City Recreation Dance is open for enrollment. Classes are conducted on Tuesdays throughout the summer with ages 3 through 5 meeting from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 6 to 8 years old from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Those age 9 or older meet on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dancers will have an opportunity to perform at local parades and the Santaquin Days talent show. Those interested in dancing this summer may call the city at 754-3211 for more information on enrollment and cost.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Saratoga Springs City Council approved the proposed preliminary plat for the Utah Lake Hills development, at approximately 4100 South, just west of Lake Mountain Estates. The development is about 22 acres.

Water service for phase one of the development is available. Future phases of this development will be subject to the construction of adequate water facilities.

SPANISH FORK

American Leadership Academy is sponsoring a girls basketball camp Monday through June 15. The camp will run 9-11 a.m. each day for ninth- through 12th-graders and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day for third- through eighth-graders. The cost is $25.

Participants should come dressed in athletic clothes and athletic shoes. No black sole shoes. The academy is at 1172 Delmonte Road.

SPRINGVILLE

The City Council passed a $48.7 million budget for 2006-07 on Tuesday. This year's budget is based on a $2 per month increase for sewer service and other increases in city service fees. The council is also looking to increase the business license fee but wants to discuss that increase with the Chamber of Commerce.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page C2.