Funeral Arrangements set for Former U.S. Rep. Lane Evans

Funeral arrangements for former U.S. Rep. Lane Evans are as follows:

* Visitation will be from 12 noon-6:00 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary (6601-38th Avenue in Moline) on Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9.

* Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, at Sacred Heart Church (1608-13th Street in Moline).

Former U.S. Rep. Lane Evans, who represented the 17th Congressional District from January 1983 through 2006, passed away November 5th after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Evans, who was born in 1951, graduated from Alleman High School and served in the Marines from 1969-71. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Augustana College in 1974, and earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977.

Throughout his congressional career, he was lauded as a champion of organized labor and veterans. In 2010, the Navy Operational Support Center on Arsenal Island was officially renamed the Lane Evans Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center.

He won every one of his congressional campaigns, starting with his 1982 victory against Ken McMillan. His final win came in 2004, and he left Congress in 2006 due to Parkinson's disease.

Statements on the Passing of Lane Evans

Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Lane Evans:

"I was incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Lane Evans last night after his long battle with Parkinson's disease.  He left us far before his time, but will always be remembered for what he did for our nation's veterans and his strong advocacy for rural Americans.  It is an honor to represent the Iowa side of the Quad Cities that he called home."

Former U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, who served as Lane Evans' District Director for his entire tenure in Congress, said, "Lane was an extraordinary, ordinary man. Lane's legacy of a politics of purpose and principle will live on in the thousands of people he touched."

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said, "Illinois lost one of its kindest, most caring public servants with the passing of my friend and colleague, Lane Evans ... When I last visited him, I told him our friend Barack Obama still remembered his quiet courage as a Congressman ... Thank heavens for Lane Evans."

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos said, "Lane Evans will be sorely missed by all those who he touched, but his legacy of service will never be forgotten."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Representative Lane Evans.

"Lane Evans embodied the picture of a dedicated public servant. His commitment to protecting our servicemen and women has helped thousands of returning veterans receive the treatment and care that they deserve. As a stalwart of progressive politics in the Quad Cities, his work to boost the middle class and provide a fair shot for all has impacted countless eastern Iowans. Lane was a proud Marine and was always a gentleman. Today, Ruth and I extend our deepest condolences to Representative Evans' family, friends on this tragic loss."

CHICAGO – Nov. 6, 2014. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Lane Evans, who represented Illinoisans in Congress for 24 years.

"Lane Evans dedicated his life to serving the people of Illinois, and I am deeply saddened by his passing.

"During his long career representing Illinois, Lane worked closely with my father in Washington. His life represents the ideal of public service. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues."

Evans, 63, had been battling Parkinson's disease. A U.S. marine who worked to help fellow servicemen affected by exposure to Agent Orange, Evans served in the 17th Congressional District of Illinois from 1982 until 2006.

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RIT has hosted popular contest for middle school students for eight years

Middle school students can participate in Rochester Institute of Technology's eighth annual Math Competition for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, April 10-12, 2015, at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, N.Y.

This competition is designed to promote math as fun and engaging and features three rounds that test speed and accuracy, teamwork and additional math skills.

Coaches and students can find the registration form and more information online at www.rit.edu/NTID/mathcompetition. There is a $90 registration fee for each team of four students, and a $25 registration fee for students who register individually.

The registration deadline is Dec. 15, 2014. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend as well.

One of nine colleges of RIT, NTID was established by Congress in 1965 to provide college opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who were underemployed in technical fields. Today, 1,387 students attend NTID; more than 1,200 are deaf or hard of hearing. Others are hearing students enrolled in interpreting or deaf education programs. RIT is the most accessible campus for deaf students, providing unparalleled support services with more than 150 interpreters, tutors and notetakers who support students in and out of the classroom.

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When we see men and women in military uniforms, many of us want to walk up and thank them for devoting their lives to preserve our freedom. Many national chains with locations in our area are doing just that by offering veterans free stuff for Veterans Day and beyond.

• Great Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, is offering veterans a free hair cut from November 11 through Dec. 31 2014. Customers come in for a service on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran, redeemable through the end of 2014.   
• Golden Corral, the nation's #1 grill buffet franchise, is offering veterans a free buffet meal and beverage on November 17 from 5-9PM.

• Great Clips Free Haircut For Veterans 

Great Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, is giving veterans a free haircut from Veteran's Day, November 11, through Dec. 31 2014.

How It Works:

• Customers come into any U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 and, with the purchase of a service, receive a free haircut card to give to a veteran.
• Limit one card per customer.
• The free haircut cards are redeemable by veterans at any U.S. Great Clips from Nov. 11-Dec. 31, 2014 with proof of service. The promotion applies to veterans only.
• Veterans who visit Great Clips in the U.S. on Nov. 11 receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to redeem by Dec. 31. AfterNov. 11, veterans must have a free haircut card to get the free haircut.

• Golden Corral Free Meal and Beverage for Veterans

Golden Corral, the nation's #1 grill buffet franchise, will thank thousands of active-duty and retired U.S. military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and beverage, while raising donations for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans).  At all of its restaurants nationwide, Golden Corral will serve free dinner buffets with beverage from  5PM to 9PM on Monday Nov. 17 to any person who is serving or has served in a United States Military branch, including the National Guard and Reserves - identification is not required.

The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square invites you to their Annual Holiday Open House Sunday, November 23rd from noon to 4 pm.

The shop will be bursting at the seams with all kinds of holiday clothing, ornaments, wreaths and wall décor, collectibles and many beautiful gift items.  Plan on stopping by and helping us to ring in the season as we unveil all of our wonderful holiday items. What a great way to help in the fight against cancer!  If you are looking for something for yourself or for someone on your list, this is a great place to start. Watch for a sneak peek on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/QCdiscoveryshop

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop.  All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research, patient services, education and advocacy.

The shop will be closed Saturday, November 22nd to prepare for this event.