Chase has been in existence 150 years. Pictured is the old Nelson Store in Chase.
Courtesy photo/Chase Township Public LibraryCHASE — The public is invited to help the town of Chase celebrate its 150th year anniversary.
Established as a post office in 1872, Chase boomed less than a decade later, when the logging industry really took off.
Although the town never rose back to its former glory before the big fire of 1892, it is still a strong community, as those who support the Chase Township Public Library can attest.
The celebration, also serving as a fundraiser for the library with a chili cook-off, will take place 3-5 p.m. at the Chase Township Public Library, 8400 E. North Street, Chase. The event will be hosted outside, but will move indoors if weather is bad.
The celebration will start with a kid’s costume parade. There will be a costume contest for kids and adults. Costumes must be family-friendly. People can dress in what costume they planned for this Halloween season, but also have the option of competing in a contest to dress like a “Chasite” from 150 years ago — in the spirit of the sesquicentennial.
A scavenger hunt will feature clues and stories from the town’s interesting history, and T-shirts will be available for sale commemorating the town’s 150th anniversary. Kids can color a historic-themed picture.
People can enter their favorite chili recipe, and will compete against Chase businesses for Chase’s best chili. With $1 per vote, people can help determine the winner.
To top everything off, a Chase 150th birthday cake will be served.
