Mercer Island Patch Week in Review: May 9-14

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

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Junior David Oppenheim went 3-4 and homered in the loss.

Thirteen MIHS Senior girls were honored in a reception sponsored by the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Board of Directors.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

MISD officials warn that other staff layoffs are still possible if the Mercer Island Schools Foundation doesn't meet its "Bridge the Gap" fundraising goal of $1.2 million.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Mercer Island Legislators Judy Clibborn and State Senator Steve Litzow say a proposal to move Mercer Island into a Seattle-based legislative and congressional districts has been shelved at a local Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Mercer Island falls short against stingy Kangs defense.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Island Park Elementary students sew pillows to donate to homeless families.

Hundreds of potential bachelorettes expected to try out on June 4 for the ABC show.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Students and school officials march down Island Crest Way to Island Crust in honor of Israeli Independence Day.

Three students were awarded $500 each for their achievement in the arts.

(May 3-9) One 15-year-old was arrested Friday for marijuana possession and two 12-uear-old boys are accused of threatening a female classmate.

With a lot of support and a little luck, Edee Phillips brings together all the ingredients for a successful Farmers Market, opening in June.

MONDAY, MAY 9

The cause of the fire, which is still under investigation, caused an estimated $10,000 in damage.