Good morning, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg!(Neighbor) - Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)

THE QUOTES

'It hurts the employees, and it hurts the district. Our share of costs has just skyrocketed.'

- Schaumburg Township Library Director Michael Madden, talking about an increase in health insurance costs. Library employees will see increases in their health insurance costs of, in some cases, more than 100 percent, with the majority of employees incurring a 20 percent to 60 percent rise in out-of-pocket costs. Costs for an employee and his or her family with the highest level of coverage, for example, has increased this year from $742 a month to $862.

'We will be open.'

- Barrington Unit District 220 Public Information Coordinator Debbie Villers, dispelling rumors that some schools would not open on time next Tuesday because of construction projects. Workers may still be putting the finishing touches on additions and renovation projects started over the summer at Lines and Grove Avenue schools in Barrington when students start classes, but students are still expected to be there. At Barrington High School, renovations and additions will keep going through this school year, next summer and probably into the next school year.

'I was young once and I understand ... I'm not trying to be a bad guy, but they don't have the right to trash our property.'

- Martin Peek, who lives directly adjacent to Conant High School and was among those who asked the village for relief from students parking on side streets in his neighborhood

'We spend most of our waking evening cleaning up the trash.'

- Martin Peek

THE BRIEFS

Mothers group to hold clothing sale at church

One Plus One Mothers of Multiples Club of Schaumburg will hold a fall and winter children's clothing sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg.

Previously owned children's clothing, toys and baby equipment will be available for purchase at garage sale prices. Admission is 50 cents. No strollers will be permitted.

For details, call (630) 415-1433.

One Plus One is a not-for-profit support group for mothers of twins, triplets, and other multiples. The group was established in 1973.

WACO sailboat regatta to be held on Labor Day

Three thousand toy boats will compete on Labor Day, Sept. 6, during Schaumburg's Septemberfest at the Schaumburg Yacht Club Regatta presented by the Woodfield Area Children's Organization.

Each numbered boat will have a matching 'boat charter' ticket number. Mayor Al Larson will announce the start and give the play-by-play. Fire department hoses spray the boats across the Prairie Center pond as anxious ticket holders crowd the shoreline awaiting the first three boats to finish. This annual SYC Regatta is sponsored by the Omron Foundation of Schaumburg and other local businesses. All proceeds will be used by WACO to take more than 700 underprivileged children from many local communities on WACO's Christmas Shopping Spree. Children are provided with volunteer escorts and money to spend on gifts for their families. For many of these needy kids, this is the only Christmas they might have. Nancy Cook, the new vice president on the WACO board, said, 'Everyone has so much fun watching this silly race, and kids we help can enjoy their family Christmas. So everybody's a winner.'

The $5 tickets will be sold in advance by WACO and at their tent at Septemberfest. For tickets, call (847) 490-5946