Edison High School graduate Nicholas J. Lange...

Edison High School graduate Nicholas J. Lange completed the U.S. Army

ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as

“Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The training

is designed to develop and evaluate each cadet’s potential as a

leader. Commanders assess each cadet’s performance and progress in

officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the

course. Lange is the son of James H. and Mary E. Lange of Huntington

Beach. He graduated from Edison in 1994 ... Scott McGuffin has been

named as the new general manager of Meadowlark Golf Club. McGuffin

will oversee the club’s golf and restaurant operations. McGuffin

lives in Costa Mesa and is a member of the Kiwanis Club chapter for

Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley ... Surf City residents Clay and

Suzie Lindsey celebrated the birth of their first grandchild, Payten

Rose Kobzeff, who was born on Oct. 1. Payten’s parents are Greg

Kobzeff and Aubree Lindsey of Long Beach.

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