Janie Mattern. (Submitted photo)

Janie Mattern. Janie Mattern spent a lifetime being a hero and serving others. Today, as a resident at Memory Lane at Valley View Retirement Community, she still serves others. Once, a family from Venezuela visited her and told us that Janie and her husband supported them when they were new to America. Another time, she was visited by an Atlanta Braves player who said she helped him while he was playing for the State College Spikes. Today, Janie cares so much for her fellow residents and team members. We often hear that it is better to give than receive, and Janie puts this into practice every day.

— Cara Aungst

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