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Beaver No. 1 takes a bath at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah in Ogden recently. This beaver, one of six injured in a mid-March diesel spill at Willard Bay, gets a bath three times a day. (KERA WILLIAMS/Special to the Standard-Examiner)

Center chewing over groundbreaking beaver data, DNA tests

Becky Cairns Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 11:15pm

A mystery is gnawing at the branches of the rescued Willard Bay beavers’ family tree.

Beaver No. 6 is likely related to No. 5 — but is he also related to No. 2? Are No. 3 and No. 1 siblings? Is Momma the mother of two of the juveniles, or all five of them — or none of them?

DNA testing may be able to sort out the relationships of the six animals injured in a recent diesel fuel spill at the bay and now recovering at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah.

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Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is awarded an honorary degree during Weber State University’s 2013 spring commencement at the Dee Events Center in Ogden on Friday. See slideshow of Friday’s graduation at www.standard.net

WSU graduates enjoy chance to shine; Huntsman speaks

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 8:08am

OGDEN — Weber State University’s class of 2013 packed the hallway at the Dee Events Center on Friday, excited and chattering despite the early hour of the general commencement ceremony.

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Jackson Capener (left) and Zachary Gray enjoy the speed of the Red Rock Rally ride at Lagoon in Farmington on Thursday. (REYNALDO LEAL/Standard-Examiner)

Lagoon's new rides send families whippin' and spinnin'

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 26, 2013 - 12:18am

FARMINGTON — Doubling the fun by doubling up on the ride action: That is Lagoon’s aim this season with the unveiling of two new rides in Kiddieland.

Red Rock Rally, a Southern Utah-themed jeep ride with a whipping action, and Tipsey Tea Cup, a self-spinning ride, were introduced to the media by Lagoon officials Thursday.

“There are so many children in Utah, Kiddieland is an important part of Lagoon,” said Lori Capener, Lagoon art director.

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Sulfate of potash lines the bottom of evaporation ponds at Great Salt Lake Minerals Corp.’s facility outside of Ogden on Tuesday. The sulfate of potash is harvested by filling large ponds with water from Great Salt Lake and allowing it to evaporate out, leaving minerals behind. (BENJAMIN ZACK/Standard-Examiner)

Environmentalists happier with Great Salt Lake Minerals expansion changes

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 6:09am

OGDEN — Great Salt Lake Minerals Corp. submitted a revised permit application Tuesday to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand its solar evaporation ponds in a move it maintains will have less adverse environmental impact than a 2009 proposal.

GSL Minerals is the only U.S. producer of sulfate of potash, which is a specialty fertilizer used to grow fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Dave Hyams, a spokesman for GSL Minerals, said the company is seeking a permit to expand production of sulfate of potash from the current level of about 350,000 tons annually to about a million tons at the end of 30 years.

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Genevieve Felix, 5, looks at a boa during Repticon in Farmington on Saturday. (REYNALDO LEAL/Standard-Examiner)

Creepy? Reptiles actually make great pets, say some

Dana Rimington Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 22, 2013 - 6:46am

FARMINGTON — Snakes, spiders, and salamanders, oh my! These exotic animals may be out of the comfort zone for some, but for others, they are deemed lovable pets.

There was a host of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, including frogs, iguanas, bearded dragons and tarantulas on display Saturday and Sunday at the Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Convention at Legacy Events Center in Farmington.

It was exactly why the Prestwich family from Bountiful came to the show. Nine-year-old Avram Prestwich dreams of one day catching big snakes as a career.

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