Mercer Island Patch Week in Review: April 4-9

Throughout the week up to Sunday morning, these were the top stories on Mercer Island Patch:

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Taking a two-run lead in extra innings, the Islanders gave back three in a dramatic come-from-behind win for the Kangs.

The city is seeking civically-minded residents to fill 18 positions, including Youth & Family Services positions for three 8th graders and three 10th graders.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

It is likely that either your CPA or you have already filed your 2010 tax return, but if you haven't, here are some last-minute tips.

(Police Blotter April 5-7) Police took a 47-year-old local resident into custody on suspicion that he likely attacked an 84 year-old man waiting in his car at Northwest Yeshiva High School.

Run privately by Lewis Stevenson for decades, his death in March and the family decision to sell the estate leaves local horse boarders little choice but to find stables off-island.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Mercer Island Library Children's Librarian Margaret Martin won the Visionary Award for 2011 from the Washington Library Association

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

The 84-year-old resident was charged with 28 counts of securities fraud for allegedly taking $1.4 million from fellow parishioners and acquaintances made through the Mercer Island Covenant Church.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Mercer Island School Board President Lisa Strauch Eggers is stepping down to accept a position as top lawyer at an international architecture firm.

Four bills supporting safety and transportation issues headed to floor votes.

MONDAY, APRIL 4

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be going "orange" this week to let drivers know to slow down by the work zones.