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lilli lllllilllll 4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 17th, 1979 R a mon nlavs Dart Bender, the eight months -the abandoned service station Sammy (the boy) who played 'Meatballs' which was show- old racoon played his part in Also pictured above is aprt in the recent movie ing in the àrëa A desolute scene LEE MAJORS (Continued from page 1) will be no pictures taken of thé set or Mr, Majors, and Mr. Majors will not be giving personal interviews. "It has been written in his contract"' We did as we were tpld, sneaking a few shots here and there. 10:15 a.m., Friday, October 12, 1979, he came, front seat, passenger side of a conservative conservative 4-door yellow ford, wearing wearing dark sunglasses and a cowboy hat, pulled low. He jumped quickly out of his car into his waiting Winnebago. Wow, that was him, he's here! It's Lee Majors. While keeping an eye on the door of Lee's temporary lodging, I learned as much about his movie as I could. With the help of a school bus driver (she asked all the questions), this is what I learned. The movie is called, "Last Chase" starring Lee Majors and Meredith Burgess, a totally Canadian venture except except for the two stars. The budget is $5 million, directed by Martyn Burke. The movie should be on television within two years Among the various extras and small part actors was an eight month old racoon, "Bender". His small part in _ the film was, to be rummaging in a back corner of the station where Lee walks in and spots him. Bender twas to add a bit of life .to the deserted, abandoned service station. Why did Martyn Burke pick the 115-35 Highway so near to Newcastle'and Orono, for his big movie? A good question, asked by many onlookers. According to my source (the woman in "charge of finding^ suitable sets) this place was chosen because they needed an abandoned station and it was titrée to 'the city' (Toronto). A slight movement out of the corner of my eye caught my attention. It was Lee, sneaking behind vehicles and whatever else he could find that would separate him from spectators. He did not look as tall arid big as he does on T.V., but he sure looked more handsome, He strode his way over to the unused gas pumps and knelt between them. His porsche was behind him and he started to pump the last dregs of fuel that had been left in the holding tanks of the station when it had been deserted. As the director shouted instructions to Lee, the star assumed different poses, and looked around. I was determined to get some good pictures and began to shoot over the shoulder of my bus-driver friend. As Lee was looking around, he spotted spotted my shutter-clicking activities. activities. Às I lowered ■ my camera to advance the film, he shook his finger at me. Wow! Recognition! Cloud, nine! Immediately after, a set director came over to me and threatened, "You'll have to put your camera away or we'll have to throw you off the set". I left the old Fina station only long enough to return Elaine and Margaret*to work. The day was certainly exciting, and one that I will always remember. Also in my memory bank will be the boss's'"Who's Lee Majors?" For the rest of this week "Last Chase" will be shooting At Mosport. CONSUMER BEAT Caution Required With Wood Fires As energy costs continue to climb, many people are rekindling rekindling an old flame - wood fires. With proper forest management, wood can provide a cheap, Clean,, renewable energy source. But don't forget you're playing with fire. An* improperly improperly installed or maintained maintained fireplace, stove or combination wood-oil unit is a fire hazard. Use common sense and follow a few simple guidelines: guidelines: • install only units that have been certified for use with wood by the Canadian Standards Association, or Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada. 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