FARGO At Bethany Retirement Living on South University Drive, 108-year-old Helene Sandvig walked to her own birthday party on Monday, Nov. 25.

Sandvig lives independently, walks on her own and has sharp memories about her life on a farm near Leonard, N.D.

Many have asked the former country school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and 4-H Club leader what her secret is to living a long life.

She has a very practical explanation.

"Everyone asks me and I say it is in the genes," Sandvig said. "My folks lived to be into their 90s and two of my brothers lived over 90. But of course, we worked hard and kept healthy and busy."

Since Sandvig has no immediate family, Bethany organized the party with Sandvig's friends and old neighbors.

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