The newly formed Exeter Historical Society has two projects in the works, and they need your help.

First, the society is putting together a town business directory that will include all businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, churches or any other social group located within the town.

According to member Stewart Bean, the society hopes to have the information collected and published by the end of January.

There is absolutely no charge to be included in the directory, Bean said, so it is our assumption that not one organization or business would want to be left out!

That means, however, that someone from each business or organization needs to contact a historical society member to learn what type of information is needed for the directory.

The other project is organizing several memorial honor rolls for the town.

Bean said the society plans a memorial honor roll listing the past holders of the Boston Post Cane. The ebony and gold cane, which was presented to the town by the Boston Post Herald in 1909, has been possessed ever since by the oldest living citizen.

Anyone who knows an Exeter resident who was a holder of the Boston Post Cane is asked to contact a society member.

The society also plans to prepare four honor rolls recognizing Exeter residents who served in the military. It is seeking names of individuals who served in World War II, in the Korean War, the Vietnam War or the Persian Gulf War.

Bean said lists of town residents who served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Aroostook War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and World War I are “already typed up and in a glass frame in the town office.

“What we’re really trying to do is to create honor rolls for all those who served from World War II on up,” he said.

If you have information either for the business directory or names of individuals who have served in the military conflicts mentioned above, you may call Bean at 285-7903; Deanna Wetzler at 379-2449; James or Julie Leavitt at 379-3190; or Nancy Agnew at 379-2877.

You may also mail the information to the Exeter Historical Society, P.O. Box 141, Exeter 04435-0141.

And, if you are interested in this new organization that is working to preserve the history of Exeter, you are invited to attend its next meeting at 6 p.m., Monday Jan. 15, at the Exeter town office.

Here’s a great holiday gift to give your pet.

The Searsport Lioness Club is sponsoring a Rabies Clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Searsport Public Safety Building on Main Street.

Dr. Yvette Lahaye will be administering the shots for $8 apiece.

You are asked to have dogs on leashes and cats in carriers at the event.

And, for Searsport residents, dog licensing will be available at the site.

Members of the Northern Maine Medical Center Guild have decorated the Memorial Christmas Tree, which is located in the lobby of the hospital at 143 East Main St. in Fort Kent.

CaroleAnne Dube writes that in addition to the holiday enhancement this tree brings to the hospital, it is also a fund-raising activity for the Guild.

For a $5 donation you can purchase a Christmas ornament in memory of a loved one and have it placed on the tree.

Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments go toward the purchase of equipment and other items to ensure the comfort of patients.

If you would like to participate in this fund-raiser, call Guild President Joan Sylvain at 834-3372, or Diane Fongemie at 834-5802 or 834-3124.

Here’s a nice way to start your holiday shopping weekend.

The Belfast Lions Club is sponsoring “Breakfast with Santa Claus” 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Waldo County Shrine Club, on Northport Avenue in Belfast.

The menu, provided to us by Phil Crosby, sounds delightful.

It includes eggs to order, pancakes, omelets, home fries, baked beans, pastries and coffee. The price is $4 for adults and $2 for children under the age of 12.

And, we understand if you bring a “Toys for Tots & Teens” gift, you can have your picture taken, free, with Santa Claus.

Proceeds from the event benefit Belfast Lions Club charities.

We continue today with the holiday wish list compiled by United Way of Eastern Maine for its partner agencies, with requests that individuals or businesses might be able to fill this holiday season.

The Good Samaritan Agency needs 20-inch globes for high school classrooms; one or two copies of “The Foxfire Book;” literature in large print for high school English classes; biographies of American persons in history, especially women; and copies of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet.” It also needs The Occupational Outlook Handbook. For its day care program, Good Sam needs pull toys, matchbox cars and an adult-sized rocking chair. Call 942-7211.

Literacy Volunteers of America Waldo County needs books for adults and children, easy-to-read and instructional books, crafts, mechanics and animal-interest workbooks. It also needs early education textbooks, simple crossword books and other puzzle books. Also on its list are notebooks and the board games Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. Volunteers are needed to read to shut-ins, nursing home residents and hospital patients. The organization also needs a small refrigerator for use by tutors and students. Call Frances Walker at 338-2843.

Community Health and Counseling Services needs art supplies for individuals of all ages, movie passes, Lincoln logs, blankets and towels. Call Ann Wiersma at 947-0366, Ext. 546.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402;

990-8288.