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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This metro Phoenix city has a new water park. Here's where you can slide, splash and swim
Just in time for people seeking relief from the relentless 100-degree temps and generally unbearable heat of summer, Surprise has opened Rescue Oasis Park and Soak Station 309, a huge new recreation complex at Cactus and Perryville roads. And that's not all, folks. The new Oasis Swim Center opens on May 24. It will have a recreation pool with six slides and a walking channel, an Olympic-style 50-meter competition pool, an adventure pool with two rock climbing walls and a zip line plus cabanas and rentable spaces. 'Residents had been asking for another pool for recreation and swim lessons. I am so proud to not only be able to deliver, but in such an incredible way. This pool and park really have something for everyone," Patrick Duffy, District 3 Councilmember, said in a press release. Rescue Oasis Park has a basketball court, sand volleyball court and a playground with swings, slides, spring riders and more. Kids can cool off at the Soak Station 309 splash pad. The final piece of the Rescue Oasis public safety and recreation complex is Fire Station 309, which has four apparatus bays, EMS and decontamination rooms, 10 firefighter dorms and more to support the city's growing need for emergency services. 'The Rescue Oasis complex demonstrates Surprise's commitment to enhancing the community experience for our growing community with investments in both public safety and quality of life projects,' Mayor Kevin Sartor said in a press release. 'This complex allows the city to not only provide responsive emergency services but also offers the community a safe place to play and connect.' Go to to see a complete schedule of Oasis Swim Center swim sessions and fees for city residents and nonresidents. Details: Rescue Oasis Park is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; the splash pad is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 12361 N. Perryville Road, Surprise. Coming soon: Water park debuting tallest waterslide in Arizona with 'toe-curling 65-foot drop' Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: New Surprise AZ water park: Rescue Oasis splash pad and more
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TV's Dallas stars now as another legend from iconic 80s soap series dies
The series followed an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who owned an independent oil company Ewing Oil as well as the cattle-ranching land of Southfork Dallas was an iconic TV series that aired between 1978 and 1991, quickly becoming a fan-favourite with its ensemble cast. The series followed an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who owned an independent oil company Ewing Oil as well as the cattle-ranching land of Southfork. It originally focused on the marriage of Bobby and Pam Ewing, whose families were enemies. However, as the show went on, JR Ewing became the main focus with his dirty business and many schemes. The series starred the likes of Steve Kanaly, Victoria Principal, Priscilla Presley, Patrick Duffy and Lesley-Anne Down. Most recently, Priscilla Pointer - who played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth - died aged 100, with her family paying tribute in a statement. With the death of Priscilla, we take a look back at the Dallas stars... Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Barnes Wentworth) Priscilla Pointer has died aged 100, her son confirmed this week. The Dallas and Carrie star died "peacefully in her sleep" at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Her family wrote in a touching Instagram post: "Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs. She most definitely will be missed." Priscilla died shortly before another milestone birthday, with the Honeysuckle Rose star was due to turn 101 on May 18 this year. The actress was married twice - first to American director Jules Irving from 1947 until his death in 1979. They shared three children, including director David Irving and Oscar nominee Amy. Priscilla was therefore mother-in-law to Steven Spielberg during his marriage to Amy between 1985 and 1989. She then wed Robert Symonds in 1980 until his death in 2007. Linda Gray (Sue-Ellen) Linda Gray's character, Sue-Ellen, was the long-suffering wife of iconic Larry Hagman's JR Ewing. They were introduced after she won Miss Texas in 1967, which meant she was both gorgeous and feisty. During the show's run, the actress was considered one of television's most gorgeous stars - parallel to Joan Collins in Dynasty. The 84-year-old still looks stunning. Linda is still acting, with the star joining the cast of Amazon Studios drama series, Hand of God, with Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in 2017. In October 2023, it was announced she would feature in Lifetime movie, Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas, which follows five soap opera icons as they reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running former (fictional) series, The Great Lakes. Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing) The Dallas heart-throb was so important to the rating of the show that they brought him back from the dead. But, Patrick Duffy, known to millions as Bobby Ewing, looks a little different from his soap days at the age of 76 years old. Fans knew him with thick black hair but, as time went by, it was only natural for him to rock a different look; slicked back grey locks and a suave look. Patrick is also well known for his role as Frank Lambert in Step by Step, Stephen Logan in The Bold and the Beautiful and in NBC's Welcome to Sweden. Patrick most recently starred in The Family Business in 2024 as Sheriff KD Shrugs A practising Buddhist, Patrick has been married to wife Carlyn for over four decades before she died in 2017. He has been with Happy Days actress Linda Purl since 2020. Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing) She famously played Pamela Barnes Ewing, who was considered the show's vixen. And, these days, Victoria Principal is just as gorgeous as she was back then. The 75-year-old still boasts impressive skin, glossy brunette locks and a youthful figure, which isn't surprising as she own as skincare company called Principal Secret. She's also the best-selling author of three books about beauty, skin care, and health: The Body Principal (1983), The Beauty Principal (1984), and The Diet Principal (1987). Victoria has stayed away from acting and her last TV appearance was for the Dallas Reunion in 2004. Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs) Best known for his role as Ray Krebbs -the illegitimate son of Texas oil baron Jock Ewing - Steve's character was a loveable rogue. In fact, during the show's run, he was considered a bit of a 'DILF' by viewers. Not least because TV producers often had him shirtless in pre-watershed scenes. When not showing off his Texan tan, he would fully-embrace the cowboy thing by riding horseback in a checked shirt and Stetson. These days, Steve is 79 years old and looks a little different to his character, but still rocks a similar cowboy look. He has been married to his wife, Brent Power, since 1975. Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Famous for marrying the one and only Elvis Presley, Priscilla also found fame by playing Jenna Wade. Back then she sported blonde hair and bewitched a generation of young men who ranked her one of TV's top women. Since leaving the show, her image changed dramatically over the years and she embraced a more Gothic-inspired look. The icon is now 79 years old and still as iconic as ever. She made her panto debut in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in London in 2012 opposite Warwick Davis. She reprised her role as the Wicked Queen in 2014. Priscilla, the biopic focusing on her relationship with Elvis, which was directed by Sofia Coppola, came out in 2023 starring Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny. It was based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll. Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes) As Cliff Barnes on Dallas, Ken Kercheval's on-screen character was based on the late Robert F. Kennedy. However, his alter ego never enjoyed the same sex-symbol status as the famed politician. Instead, his character was often seen drinking whiskey while feeling sorry for himself while failing to compete with JR Ewing. Fortunately, Ken was much more successful and won countless female fans for his sharp-suited appearances on chat shows. The star died aged 83 from pneumonia in April 2019. Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing) Charlene played Lucy Ewing in the hit series which started back in 1978 and was known for her sly ways and romantic plotlines. At a height of just 4'11', she was nicknamed the 'Poison Dwarf' by the late Sir Terry Wogan, due to her antics on screen, as well as her height. Considered a huge sex symbol while on the show, she commanded over £36,000 per episode.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Duffy & other stars set to appear at the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival
MARSHFIELD, Mo. — 'Dallas' and 'Step by Step' star Patrick Duffy will be a special VIP guest at Marshfield's Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival is scheduled for Apr. 24-27 where several actors from shows like 'The Little House on the Prarie', 'The Waltons', and 'Mama's Family' will be in attendance. There will also be presidential family descendants and Disney stars as well. Duffy will be participating in the Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show on April 25 and 26 at the Marshfield Community Center. He will also be the speaker at the 15th annual State Dinner on Saturday, April 26th at 7 p.m. at the Marshfield Community Center. Visitors can expect several vendors, fun activities, and guest speakers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
15,000 new homes in four years? R.I. housing officials set ambitious target.
Rhode Island Department of Housing Policy Analyst Patrick Duffy, right, presents the draft Housing 2030 plan before the Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability on Feb. 13, 2025. To his left: Acting Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard. (Screencap/CapitolTV) The Rhode Island Department of Housing envisions 15,000 new homes receiving building permits within the next four years — assuming each of the state's 39 municipalities are on board. Acting Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard and department Policy Analyst Patrick Duffy presented that lofty goal in the state's draft Housing 2030 plan Thursday before the Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability. The plan is expected to be made open for public comment some time in March, Goddard said. Goddard is one of the commission's 17 members. The state in 2023 commissioned Abt Associates of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to draw up a statewide housing plan meant to guide policy decisions and future. 'It will also help guide the use of federal funds, which of course, remains to be seen,' Goddard told the panel of lawmakers, referring to the ongoing court battles over the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and aid. 'We remain hopeful.' The housing department's presentation notes fewer than 8,500 new homes were permitted for construction between 2019 and 2023. A lot of the state's blame still lies on local zoning ordinances that prevent higher density structures from being constructed. Roughly 20% of Rhode Island is zoned for two-family homes, according to the housing department's presentation. The housing department also wants to get more towns to allow developers to bypass local zoning under the state's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, which limits the ability of municipalities to block projects if less than 10% of their residences qualify as affordable. Only eight communities across the state have hit or exceeded that 10% goal in the three decades the law has existed, according to the housing department's presentation. 'We're treading water,' Duffy said. So how does the state plan to get towns on board in building more homes? By meeting with municipal leaders to see what makes sense to construct in their communities. The Housing 2030 plan also calls on providing technical assistance to towns looking to create more homes. 'Having goals is one step, but actualizing on those goals and getting there is going to require action,' Duffy said. High property costs have also contributed to the state's slow construction rate. Land values skyrocketed 81% between 2012 through 2022, according to the housing department presentation. House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale, a Foster Republican, placed much of the blame on people who work in Boston, who he said bid with cash on the spot and waive all home inspections. 'Our professional children who are trying to establish themselves in Rhode Island cannot compete with that,' he said. 'There is a very real dynamic that the more we build, the more we're building for Boston.' Commissioner David Caldwell, president of the Rhode Island Builders Association, commended the state's lofty goal, but said it will all mean nothing if developers can't quickly get their necessary permits. He cited the yearlong process to open ECHO Village, the 45 one-room shelters off Victor Street in Providence that were first assembled last February and finally welcomed the first occupants on Wednesday. The state had planned to get the shelters open by last March, but were delayed partly because officials struggled to figure out how the cabins fit into the state's fire and building codes. Fire permits were ultimately approved in April 2024. A building permit was issued last June. An opening ceremony for ECHO village took place on Tuesday. 'The ECHO Village project, unique though it may be, is an example of how hard it is to get anything done in this state,' Caldwell said. 'I can keep you here from hell to breakfast with all the ways this just gets dragged out endlessly to the point where folks like me just don't bother anymore.' When he meets with developers from across the country, Caldwell said they can't believe how long it takes to get a permit. Indeed, a 2019 analysis by the Wharton Residential Land Use Regulatory Index found that the Greater Providence area was the third most heavily regulated metro area in the country for housing — just behind San Francisco and New York. The state's performance was cited at least three times during the meeting. 'That's shameful, we need to work on that collectively,' Goddard told commissioners. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
