Local residents celebrate 202 years of Christmases

Two Havre women this year are celebrating, between the two of them, 202 years of Christmas.

Care and Comfort Home residents Eleanor Bickel and Helen Kallenberger each celebrated their 101st birthdays this year, Kallenberger a few weeks ago, Dec. 5, and Bickel Sept. 16.

Kallenberger didn't say much Sunday, leaving most of the speaking to her family members who were at the Christmas party at Care and Comfort. Her daughter Judy Kinsella said she had a comment at her 101st birthday party, though.

"She said, 'I don't feel 101,' Kinsella said.

Kallenberger grew up and celebrated Christmases on the F...