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Music Therapy program holds meanings far beyond song lyrics Rock n’ Roll Combo member Adam Shepherd plays the drums on Oct. 12, inside the MSU Community Music School, 4930 South Hagadorn Road, in East Lansing. The MSU Community Music School’s music therapy program is aimed at increasing motor, verbal, and social skills through music for students with special needs. PHOTO:

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Not only is music entertaining, fun to create and to consume, but it also has a multitude of health benefits and is now used to help with development, growth and healing for people with special needs. The Music Therapy Clinical Services program, which holds monthly events at MSU’s Community Music school, serves to help special needs individuals develop motor, vocal, and social skills while enjoying the wonders of music. “When we do weekly music therapy, you see a lot of progress, you see progress in speech and social and communication,” Music Therapy Area Chair Cindy Edgerton said. Edgerton moved to Michigan in 1986 and began studying for her masters in music therapy in ‘88. She co-founded the music therapy program at MSU’s Community Music School in 1993 with Roger Smeltekop, a former music therapy professor at MSU, and she continues to work as a music therapist today. “I didn’t think the once a month that I would really see progress, but oh my gosh, when I look back I’m like ‘this is really cool!’” Edgerton said. “It’s amazing, the things that can happen through music, that are hard to happen in other ways,” She said. Held the first Wednesday of every month, “Together, Let’s Jam” is the result of a joint effort by MSU Community Music School and the Capital Area Down Syndrome Association. This event encourages MSU students, East Lansing residents and Capital Area Down Syndrome Association members to play music as a group using percussion instruments, piano, and singing. Another CADSA event, “Crazy Action Songs,” is held on the second Wednesday of every month and focuses more on movement and singing. Other group programs, such as “Rock n’ Roll Combo” sessions, are held weekly. Individuals are encouraged to play rock and pop songs by artists such as The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, chosen by participants, on several instruments. Adam Shepard, who regularly attends Rock n’ Roll Combo, has developed miraculously through his love of drumming. “I introduced music therapy to a nine year-old boy (Adam) who was diagnosed with autism, whose parents were told ‘do not expect him to speak, he will never speak,’” Edgerton said.

Edgerton said Adam first started making vocal sounds during a drum improvisation. “Today, if you come to one of our Celebrate Abilities we have every May, he will sing any song you want him to sing, he will be in front, he will know every verse to all the songs and he will communicate with the audience, which is the coolest thing,” Edgerton said.

“Definitely, (music therapy) is almost a must I think, something that (not only) helps him (develop), I think it helps calm him alot. ” Gordy Shepard, Adam Shepard’s father

Gordy Shepard, Adam’s father, said Adam has been in music therapy for about 22 years. “I originally put him in just because he liked drumming,” Shepard said. “At the time I don’t think I or anyone else knew the benefits MT (music therapy) would have for him, it’s just been wonderful for him. It’s funny how he will sing a song all the way through (and) try to get the audience involved, and play the drums. I don’t think there’s anything he enjoys more,” he said. Shepard, a resident of Laingsburg, said Adam has been interested in drumming since he was about eight-years-old. “Definitely, (music therapy is) almost a must I think, something that (not only) helps him (develop), I think it helps calm him a lot,” Shepard said. Edgerton said there are also many more stories like Adam’s, such as that of a girl with severely impaired movement. “Not once did they ever dream she would (wheel herself),” Edgerton said. “At one of our Celebrate Abilities, she wheeled herself out on the stage to get to her therapist.” Outside of events sponsored by CADSA, the program also hosts weekly music therapy sessions for individuals, weekly music lessons for special needs to help them learn instruments, Rock n’ Roll Combos that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays, an adult recreation group that meets on Wednesdays, and adult and children’s camps in June. “All kinds of things can happen through music therapy — the neat thing about music therapy is it’s for everyone,” Edgerton said.

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“I went outside my apartment and it was crazy, cars were honking everywhere, people were screaming ‘go green, go white.’ This miraculous win brought the city together and I wanted to be a part of that.” Evan Dunbar, general management sophomore on his rap song “We Are Spartans”based on U-M victory

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Police briefs for the past week report several drug incidents and break-ins BY CAMERON MACKO CMACKO@STATENEWS.COM

Here are the police incidents for Oct. 20, after meeting with MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor. CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT On Oct. 16, at a location on East Shaw Lane, a 19-year-old female student was allegedly inappropriately touched by a 42-year-old male from Lansing. The incident was reported to MSU police by the victim’s Resident Assistant and the case is currently under investigation. POSSESSION OF AMPHETAMINES At 12:30 a.m., on Oct. 20, MSU police responded to a call referencing the smell of marijuana. An 18-year-old male student in West Holden Hall was arrested with a minor in possession of alcohol and amphetamines. BURGLARY Between Oct. 13 and Oct. 18, an 18-year-old male student at North Hubbard Hall was the victim of a burglary. His Xbox 360 and controller were

reported stolen. He said he locked his door and kept the chain on the bathroom door. The case is still under investigation. BURGLARY On Oct. 16, in North Hubbard Hall an 18-yearold male student and a 19-year-old male student reported thefts from their unlocked room. Missing from the room was $300 in American currency and $100 in Chinese currency, as well as shoes valued at $995. The case is under investigation by the MSU police. POSSESSION OF LSD In Hubbard Hall, an 18-year-old male student was transported to Sparrow Hospital after reportedly having a bad trip on LSD on Oct. 18. Police responded to a medical call and once there spoke to the Resident Assistant. This does not represent every report taken by MSU police. For every incident’s time and location, view MSU police’s Clery Crime and Fire Log. To keep up to date with crime in the area, visit statenews.com for the crime tracker, updated most weekdays.

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Injuries plague Spartan football team, can’t slow winning streak BY MATTHEW ARGILLANDER MARGILLANDER@STATENEWS.COM

Injuries have taken their toll on the No. 7 ranked MSU football team (7-0 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) this season. The Spartans have battled through injury after injury and yet they are still undefeated — this is a team that battles through adversity. Before the season began, senior linebacker Ed Davis was out with a season-ending knee injury. MSU has lost four players in total for the season. Redshirt freshman cornerback Vayante Copeland went down with a fractured vertebrae against Oregon. Sophomore offensive lineman Dennis Finley broke both his tibia and fibula playing in place of injured junior tackles Jack Conklin and Kodi Kieler. Most recently, redshirt freshman cornerback Jalen Watts-Jackson suffered a fractured and dislocated hip as he was tackled into the endzone against University of Michigan. “In regard to, I guess, injuries and things of that nature, you always have a plan — if so and so goes down, there is always a plan in place,” head coach Mark Dantonio said last week. “That’s why you work your two’s, that’s why you recruit other players, those type of things. “I’ve said it all along, when things happen like this or like that, it should make your football team stronger in the long run, and that’s what we are always looking toward. Do we gain something from a loss? Yeah, we do, same thing. Whether it’s a player — losing a player or losing a football game, you have to gain something and you have to also gain from winning. We just deal with it. There is nothing you can do at certain times. You just deal with it.” DEALING WITH IT The secondary is where the Spartans have taken the biggest hit. They lost a starter in Copeland, a guy who was close to working his way into the rotation, and a valuable special teams player in Watts-Jackson. Senior safety and starter RJ Williamson is out with a torn bicep until the Penn State game on Nov. 28 at the earliest, and junior cornerback Darian Hicks is out with a concussion. Dantonio provided a few updates in regards to Hicks and Watts-Jackson. “Jalen got back last night, yesterday afternoon,” Dantonio said. “So he was in the offices yesterday in the training room. The update is it’s all set. His hip has been repaired and it’s set. He has to stay off of it for three months. So it’s a long process. And then after that, he’ll be able to start rehabbing it. Right now (Hicks is) questionable for the game. Whether he practices or not, we’ll game plan if he doesn’t practice. So right now, he’s questionable.” MSU is also without their senior All-American center and captain Jack Allen, who appeared to hurt his ankle against Rutgers. However, it is not all bad news for the Spartans as Kieler and Conklin are both back. Kieler returned against Rutgers and looked as if he was playing hobbled, but he looked much better against U-M. Conklin returned to the starting lineup against the Wolverines and looked good. If MSU can keep those two healthy and protect senior quarterback Connor Cook, you could see

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Freshman defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson lays on the ground after running the game winning touchdown on Oct. 17 during the game against University of Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Watts-Jackson suffered a broken hip and will be out for the season. PHOTO: ALICE KOLE

the Spartans begin to play up to their potential. MOVING FORWARD On Oct. 13 MSU’s depth chart featured two possible starters at every position on the offensive line because of injuries. This is why the Spartans have struggled to run the ball as of late and why they don’t appear to be letting Cook air it out. Cook’s blindside was exposed with Kieler and Conklin out, but with three winnable games on

“I’ve said it all along, when things happen like this or like that, it should make your football team stronger in the long run, and that’s what we are always looking toward.” Mark Dantonio Football head coach

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the schedule next: Indiana (4-3 overall, 0-3 Big Ten) at home, at Nebraska (3-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) and against Maryland (2-4 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) at home, the Spartans should be able to be more diverse with their play calling. MSU is favored to defeat Indiana and then comes a much needed bye week for the Spartans which should get them back Hicks, Allen and redshirt freshman running back Madre London. The Spartans had a bad string of luck to start the season, but they appear to be getting healthy when it matters most. Sophomore offensive lineman Dennis Finley is driven off the field during the Homecoming game against Purdue on Oct. 3 at Spartan Stadium. He broke his right tibia and fibula during the second quarter. PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

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2015 SPARTAN FOOTBALL INJURIES NAME: Ed Davis POSITION: Senior linebacker INJURY: Knee WHEN IT HAPPENED: Aug. 12 at practice WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Out for season NAME: Vayante Copeland POSITION: Freshman cornerback INJURY: Fractured vertebrae WHEN IT HAPPENED: Sept. 12 vs. Oregon WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Out for season NAME: Kodi Kieler POSITION: Senior safety INJURY: Leg WHEN IT HAPPENED: Sept. 12 vs. Oregon WHEN HE CAME BACK: Oct. 10 vs. Rutgers NAME: Jack Conklin POSITION: Junior offensive tackle INJURY: Knee WHEN IT HAPPENED: Sept. 26 vs. CMU WHEN HE CAME BACK: Oct. 17 vs. Michigan NAME: Josiah Price POSITION: Junior tight end INJURY: Ankle WHEN IT HAPPENED: Sept. 26 vs. CMU WHEN HE CAME BACK: Oct. 10 vs. Rutgers NAME: RJ Williamson POSITION: Senior safety INJURY: Torn bicep WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 3 vs. Purdue WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Unknown NAME: Dennis Finley POSITION: Sophomore offensive lineman INJURY: Broken leg WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 3 vs. Purdue WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Out for season

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NAME: Darian Hicks POSITION: junior cornerback INJURY: concussion WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 10 vs. Rutgers WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: unknown

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NAME: Madre London POSITION: Freshman running back INJURY: Knee WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 10 vs. Rutgers WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Unknown NAME: Jack Allen POSTION: Senior center INJURY: Ankle WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 10 vs. Rutgers WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Unknown NAME: Jalen Watts-Jackson POSITION: Freshman defensive back INJURY: Broken hip WHEN IT HAPPENED: Oct. 17 vs. Michigan WHEN HE’LL BE BACK: Out for season

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MSU police cracking down on moped rules BY DEJA GREEN DGREEN@STATENEWS.COM

Everyone sees mopeds whiz past them day after day, but it is important, as it appears more and more mopeders are roaming MSU’s campus, they understand the rules of the road to keep themselves and other students safe. As long as moped riders follow the laws and regulation for riding mopeds, they should be safe, MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. According to the Secretary of State, mopeds must be registered properly, unless they are being operated solely on public property. Other laws moped drivers must obey include wearing a helmet if the rider is under the age of 19, keeping both hands on the handle grips and only carrying one passenger at a time. Journalism junior TJ Morris said he always feels safe when riding his moped around campus. “I feel safe (when riding) because

I know what I am doing,” Morris said. “I am respected on the road because mine can go as fast as a car, but the (mopeds) that are slower are not respected. I do ride on the sidewalk, but only when I am going to the bike rack.” Mopeds must be properly registered in order to park on campus, which students can do by taking their ID and registration to the MSU parking office.

“I feel like an equal to a motorcycle. I definitely stretch the laws of mopeds. I don’t feel like I am respected as I should be.” Jordan Stross, Kinesiology sophomore

Kinesiology sophomore Jordan Stross said he views mopeds as being the same as motorcycles, even though he feels other cars and

motorcycles on the road do not adequately respect mopeds. “I feel like an equal to a motorcycle,” Stross said. “I definitely stretch the laws of mopeds. I don’t feel like I am respected as I should be.” McGlothian-Taylor stressed the most important laws to remember when riding a moped. “Moped riders are not allowed to ride on bike paths or sidewalks,” McGlothian-Taylor said. “We have had a number of complaints about people riding on the sidewalks and bike paths around the Brody and Wilson area.” McGlothian-Taylor said to combat the issues of students riding their mopeds on the sidewalks, police officers have been going out to patrol the Brody and Wilson areas. She said students who are caught riding their moped on the sidewalk will receive a citation. According to a representative from the 54B District Court, the citation for riding a moped on the sidewalk is $155. Human biology sophomore Eric

A person rides their moped on Oct. 7, at the intersection of West Shaw Lane and Chestnut Road. PHOTO: SUNDEEP DHANJAL

Glass said he feels you can get away with a lot when it comes to moped laws. “It’s basically like an upgraded bike,” Glass said. “I don’t feel like an equal,

cars pass me right up. When you ride a moped, I feel like you can get away with a lot. I don’t feel respected on the road, cars will ride really close to you.”

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The MSU Ultimate Frisbee team is hitting its stride in an attempt to top their 2012 campaign, which resulted in a 17th place finish at Nationals, an end of the year tournament for ultimate frisbee. But for the ultimate frisbee players at MSU, strategy is key. Michael Giles, a fifthyear senior and two-year captain for the team, knows the ins and outs of the game better than anyone. “I was captain last year, and last year we had more of

a coach, and he kinda took the lead role,” Giles said. “I’m kinda taking up the reigns as the main field general on the team, so I’m in charge of all the strategy.” Giles is looking to be a catalyst for MSU as they make their way back to the top of the Great Lakes region. The team has talent, and being one of the chosen leaders of the team, Giles has formed a strong bond with many of the teammates who look up to him. “In terms of actually being elected, it ’s all about just building relationships and

having the trust of your teammates, and also being a big part of the team on the field,” Giles said. The positions in ultimate frisbee resemble that of football. Giles, who is an offensive line cutter, said his position resembles that of a wide receiver. Handlers, or the throwers of the disc, would be the “quarterbacks”. ONLINE To read the rest of our interview with the ultimate frisbee team, go online to statenews.com

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Former MSU golf star Liz Nagel takes on the LPGA BY JOHN LAVACCARE JLAVACARRE@STATENEWS.COM

You might not be familiar with the name Elizabeth Nagel, but you should be. Nagel is a 2014 MSU graduate who has made the journey from star MSU golfer to LPGA Tour member. At MSU, Nagel was a three-year starter on the Women’s Golf team, helping MSU reach the NCAA Championships three times. In just her first season on the LPGA tour in 2015, Nagel made the cut at the U.S. Open in July. The State News caught up with Nagel and ask her a few questions about her incredible rise to the top. STATE NEWS: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING GOLF? HOW DID YOU START PLAYING?

Elizabeth Nagel: I have been playing golf as long as I can remember. When I was born my dad was playing on the minitours in Florida trying to reach the PGA, so I traveled with him and my mom as a baby and have always grown up around golf. He says he put a club in my hand as soon as I could hold one. I played in my first tournament when I was eight years old. SN: DID YOU EVER PLAY OTH-

Then-junior Liz Nagel hits the ball at hole 10 at the Mary Fossum Invitational on Sept. 16, 2012 at Forest Akers West Golf Course. The MSU golf team took second place at the 2012 Mary Fossum Invitational. STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

ER SPORTS SERIOUSLY IN YOUR YOUTH? IF SO, WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE GOLF AS YOUR MAIN SPORT?

EN: Like most mothers, mine put me in gymnastics and dance class as a little girl. The gymnastics career was short-lived, but I ended up dancing (ballet, hiphop, jazz) until I was around 15. Eventually, when my ballet recital fell on the same day as the High School Golf State Championship, I had to make a choice. Luckily it was an easy one. SN: HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO COME TO MSU? DID YOU COME HERE FOR GOLF REASONS?

EN: I was born in Lansing and grew up in DeWitt, but I was never more than a quick 15 minute drive to campus. I spent a lot of my childhood going to the children’s garden and enjoying the 4-H fairs out on Farm Lane. I also played two of my high school state championships at Forest Akers East and West, and coincidentally won both of them. I have dozens of family members who had also spent their college years in East Lansing and encouraged me to do the same. Playing for coach Stacy at Michigan State was always a goal in the back of my mind. I didn’t think it was truly attainable until she came to watch me when I

first played in the state championship on “her turf.” I was lucky to be recruited by such a successful college program. I wouldn’t be the player I am today without my time at Michigan State.

“I was extremely lucky to have coach Stacy and the entire golf program behind me and helping me as much as they could.” Elizabeth Nagel, former MSU golfer SN: WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST OBSTACLE YOU HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OVERCOME IN YOUR GOLF CAREER?

EN: I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer my junior year at Michigan State. I could sit here and talk forever about it, but the most important lesson I learned from having cancer is to surround yourself with the right people and always be able to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I hit some low points, as all “cancer patients” do, but the person I am now after the fact is so much stronger, much more resilient, and now I can tell my story

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and try to inspire others to fight through their own battles. I was extremely lucky to have coach Stacy and the entire golf program behind me and helping me as much as they could. I was even luckier to have the athletic training staff and Dr. Kovan and Tom Mackowiak in my corner, giving me all the best care I needed as I continued to play golf while trying to get rid of the cancer. I had the “best kind of cancer,” or so they say, but now I have such a better outlook on life and really a better understanding of the people around me and a realization of how truly blessed I am for the opportunities Michigan State and golf have provided me. If I’m ever having a bad day on the course or I’m unhappy with something in life I remind myself that everyone is fighting some kind of battle. Adversity comes in all shapes and sizes and it’s important for each of us to realize that we can only become stronger by helping and supporting each other. Spartans stand together, right? ONLINE To read the rest of our interview with Elizabeth Nagel, go online to statenews.com.

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Features MSU alumnus brings Success Series to campus BY ARIANA TAYLOR ATAYLOR@STATENEWS.COM

MSU alumnus Eric Thomas went from having nothing to becoming something. He went from being homeless and eating out of trash cans to being a nationally-renowned motivational speaker. Thomas is now giving back to his alma mater by aiding students in a free motivational program called the Success Series. “I was blessed to receive encouragements and positive affirmations that brought about significant, positive changes in my life,” Thomas said. “So as it was done for me, I now do for others. ... Our goal is to have a student body who is fully engaged.” Every Tuesday, Thomas and a guest speaker come to campus to speak to students about how they can have a successful transition into college, socially and

Baba Ojubanire said. “It’s like he knows exactly what to say.” Thomas said he thinks what makes his presentation so unique is it comes from the heart. “I’m not afraid to talk about my failures, I’m not afraid to talk about my fears,” Thomas said. Thomas was at the lowest point of his life when he dropped out of high school, left his mother’s house and became homeless. Thomas said the turning point for him was when he realized he was the cause of all his problems. He said once he took perEric Thomas sonal responsibility, knew someMSU alumnus and thing had to change. motivational speaker Thomas spent 12 years as an undergraduate and then earned At a recent meeting, Thomas his master’s degree from MSU. Thomas’ involvement with spoke to students about finding what is hindering them and then MSU goes even further. He was once an Academic Specialist for overcoming it. “I really like how he talks the Office of Supportive Services about changing our ways and while also creating the Advanattitudes,” marketing freshman tage Program. academically. C om mu n ic at ion ju n ior Ravonne Mckenzie said she comes every week. “He’s a good person, and he’s very motivational,” Mckenzie said.

“I’m not afraid to talk about my failures, I’m not afraid to talk about my fears.”

MSU alumnus Eric Thomas walks off after introducing motivational speaker Derrick Williams, far left, on Oct. 6 in Conrad Hall. Thomas hosts a motivational series, which sometimes features guest speakers, that takes place on MSU’s campus every Tuesday night. Thomas was a mentor to Williams for the past ten years. PHOTO: DEJAH DARKINS

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MSU retirees and local ladies knit for a cause BY MCKENNA ROSS MROSS@STATENEWS.COM

They say the best gifts are homemade, and the MSU Retirees Association Knitting Group could not agree more. Twice a month, about 30 retired women meet to knit pieces and donate to local charities. The women began meeting about 20 years ago and started with less than five members. Holt resident Rosemary Pavlik used to work in Human Resources at MSU and spent her free time knitting hats, mittens and scarves with her mother and donating them. Once she retired, Pavlik said she began to wonder if other women in the area would be interested in joining her. “When I retired I wondered, ‘gee, I (wonder) if anybody else wants to do this?’” Pavlik said. “Anyone on campus or off campus... So I put an ad in the MSURA newsletter and I thought maybe (I’d get) a couple ladies who would want to join. So I got a couple ladies to join.” The group has donated more than 26,000 items since its inception. The group donates to shelters, charities and other places in the Lansing area

that request pieces, including Pregnancy Services, City Rescue Mission and Grace Hospice. The ladies knit anything from hats to afghans and baby clothes to scarves. Pavlik first started the group because she said she wanted to help those in need in a way she knew how. “I really felt that God had been very good to my family, and I wanted to give back and that’s what started it all,” Pavlik said. “Most of the women here feel the same way. They just want to help the needy — that’s what it all boils down to. (The members) know that a lot of people in trouble out there and it’s not getting any better. It’s getting worse. We’re just trying to help wherever we can.” Many of the women involved are retired from MSU, but some are spouses of retired employees or just friends or neighbors of members. Swartz Creek resident Jackie Harnick said she joined in 2009 when she saw it in the MSURA newsletter. She said she called and asked to join, even though her husband was the MSU retiree, and the group was very welcoming. Since then, Harnick has invited three other women in her hometown to donate the pieces they work on.

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From left to right, Mason resident Edna Eckert, Lansing resident Nina McQueen and Holt resident Jane Johnson admire a hat and booties that Johnson knitted for a local pregnancy center on Tuesday at the Nisbet building, 1407 South Harrison Road, in East Lansing. PHOTO: CATHERINE FERLAND

“They’re what we call ‘silent knitters,’” Harnick said. Many of the women said they first joined because they wanted to donate their knitting. East Lansing resident Lorane DeYoung said she’s been a part of the group for about

12 years. “I think it’s important to the community, and my husband did too,” DeYoung said. “He pushed me out the door.” But DeYoung said she thinks they all come back for reasons other than

just knitting. “Look around, it’s such a great group and we’re still doing the same thing we’ve done before,” DeYoung said. “We’re still doing something I think is important and as a result I keep coming back.”

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