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Greenwich - News February 25, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) Greenwich Police Arrest One of Their Own (Patch) Greenwich Police arrested one of their own this week. Officer Donnell Fludd is facing charges of stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from a series of incidents involving a Greenwich woman. Teachers, Administrators Among Top Earners in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) Former Police Chief David Ridberg shows off his award for outstanding achievement from the Lions Club in April 2011. 'Moderation Seems to Always Be the Answer' (Patch) FAIRFIELD: " Teachers are easy targets for the 'failure' of education. Poverty is the basic cause of student disengagement. More Greenwich News Greenwich Firefighters Train for Water Rescues (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - Many of Greenwich's firefighters grew up in town and, as kids, came to the Boys & Girls Club , where many learned to swim. Dog vs. Train Commuters: Dog Wins (Patch) It was a dog-day kind of evening for Metro-North commuters on the New Haven line Thursday-thanks to a Greenwich canine that slipped out of his collar and bounded onto the railroad tracks near Henry Street in Byram. Fairfield County Mail Distribution Center to Close (The Daily Greenwich) STAMFORD, Conn. - The United States Postal Service will be closing the processing and distribution center in Stamford, a press release said. Greenwich police blotter: Town man faces assault charge (Connecticut Post) A Greenwich man was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with a physical dispute with a woman Thursday morning. Cutout creations bring world of animals to life (The Greenwich Post) Many of us can remember something from our childhood that inspired a dream that we had or still hold on to. Ex-BET Chair Steve Walko to Run for State Rep (Patch) Barely 12 hours after veteran state Rep. Lile Gibbons announced she would retire from the legislative post she's held for 12 years, Stephen Walko, the former chairman of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, announced he would seek the GOP nod to succeed Gibbons. Greenwich Business Proto Labs shares up 81% in debut (Star Tribune) The Maple Plain maker of custom parts ended its first day of trading on the NYSE by nearly doubling its IPO price. Hedge fund manager Lampert gains $160 million on Sears shares acquired from Ziff family (Pensions & Investments) Edward Lampert, the hedge fund manager who controls Sears Holdings Corp. , has more than $160 million in paper profits on shares of the retailer acquired last month from a long-standing client, the Ziff family. Kaufthal Elected to Blyth's Board (PE Hub) Ilan Kaufthal was named to Blyth Inc.'s board of directors. Kaufthal is a senior advisor at Irving Place Capita l. Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth designs and markets candles and accessories for the home.