Community Briefs 2/15/23

Comprehensive Financial Solutions to open Millsboro office

Comprehensive Financial Solutions announced a new branch office will open soon at 28485 Dupont Blvd., Building 2, Millsboro.

With its main office in Salisbury, Md., the CFS team chose Millsboro as a second location because of its growth and the town’s business-friendly mindset. With renovations underway, the Millsboro office is set to open in early spring.

“The Town of Millsboro is excited to welcome Comprehensive Financial Solutions to Millsboro. We appreciate their investment into the town and considering Millsboro for expansion,” said Jamie Burk, town manager.

“To say we are excited about the growth we’ve seen would be an understatement. We have had key new hires over the past six years who have been instrumental in our firm’s growth, culture and vision. In addition to what our founders started over 35 years ago and what our new hires have brought to the firm, I cannot wait to see what the next 35 years bring to our team and clients,” said JD Schroen, CFS president.

CFS provides personalized solutions to its clients across Delmarva and throughout the United States, including financial planning, small business retirement plans, and tax, insurance and wealth management.

To learn more, go to cfsfinancial.com.

Hunter Harmon named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley recently announced Hunter Harmon, a financial advisor in its wealth management office in Rehoboth Beach, has been named to the firm’s Pacesetter’s Club. The global recognition program taps financial advisors who, early in their career, have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Harmon, who has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2017, is a native and current resident of Rehoboth Beach. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides access to a wide range of products and services for individuals, businesses and institutions, including brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, cash management and lending products and services, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information, go to morganstanley.com.

Local businessman files for trademark protection

Lewes massage therapist Robb Leech took the first step to protect his intellectual property by filing for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Dec. 6.

Having designed a new style of deep muscle massage, Leech seeks to protect the use of the name Fusion Jolt Method Massage in Class 044 medical and veterinary services. 

“It will one day revolutionize a new, high-standard style of massage therapy industry around the world,” said Leech. “It took me over six years to design this new style of deep muscle massage. It has helped thousands of people live a better life and be able to enjoy life. Fusion Jolt Method Massage sought a trademark for the name of the business to protect the brand identity and to protect from legal issues associated with branding our style of massage.” Leech said he used Trademark Engine to assist with its filing.

“We are thrilled we could help Robb Leech with his trademark application, and we look forward to providing them our full suite of automated assistance throughout the life of the trademark,” said Andie Trochesset, Trademark Engine brand driver.

For more information, go to fusionjoltmethod.com.

Theatre students to present ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Feb. 17-19

Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions will present “Alice In Wonderland” opening at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17.

Performances continue at 2 p.m.,  Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19.

Parents and children familiar with the book or discovering it for the first time will love this dazzling, wacky play as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in a madcap series of adventures immortalized by author Lewis Carroll.

With thriving theatre arts programs for children and youth, the Milton Theatre team is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware's talented youngsters. Guided by Milton Theatre directors and educators, aspiring theatre professionals hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round.

For tickets, go to MiltonTheatre.com or call the box office at 302-684-3038.

The Milton Theatre is located in downtown historic Milton at 110 Union St. along the Broadkill River.

Genealogical society to meet Feb. 18

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at Lewes Public Library with an online option via Zoom. Current members will automatically be sent a meeting link. Nonmembers are welcome and may request an invitation link by emailing programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than Tuesday, Feb. 14. Speaker Suzan Bates will discuss using genealogy newsletters for research.

"PERSI and AGBI are two finding aids for location information in history centers and/or genealogical societies’ newsletters,” said Bates. “Transcriptions, including civil records, family Bible pages and tombstones are just some of the sources embedded in these newsletters, a mainstay of genealogy research before computers. How do you access these newsletters?” Bates has been researching her family history for over 45 years. After a full career in education, she now combines teaching skills with extensive genealogy research experience and training in work as a presenter, researcher and consultant. Bates’ presentation specialty is step-by-step instructions for various researching, archiving and technology skills for genealogists and family historians. For more information, go to scgsdelaware.org.

Multiple myeloma support group to meet Feb. 18

The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m., every third Saturday via Zoom. For the Feb. 18 meeting link, email Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. To learn more, go to myeloma.org/delaware.

RSVP by Feb. 18 for Columbiettes event

Delaware State Columbiettes will host their annual Basket Auction from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Holy Cross Church Parish Life Center on South State Street in Dover. Tickets are $25 per person and include a buffet dinner, dessert, coffee and iced tea. There will be many fabulous gifts as well as a raffle with three great prizes. Reserve seats by Saturday, Feb. 18, by contacting Mary Jane Deni, 69 Comanche Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966, 302-841-8831 or diamondmj@aol.com.

Salisbury UU minister to deliver message Feb. 19

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an in-person and livestreamed service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19. The Rev. John Wright, minister from the UU Fellowship at Salisbury, Md., will deliver the message, “We Begin Again in Love.” “How much time do any of us have, and what will we do with it? At the end of our days, will there be grudges, regrets, old hurts and angers that we’ve held on to? Or can we find a way to remind ourselves to let go of those things?” said Wright. For more information, go to uussd.org.

Free financial class for retirees set Feb. 21, 23

Financial Strategies for Retirees, a free educational dinner event, will be offered at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, Feb. 23, at Eden restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. 

Presenter Len Hayduchok, Dedicated Financial Services CEO, will address what retirees need to be doing with their money to keep their lives enjoyable and fulfilling. 

Participants will learn effective and timely strategies to get more predictable income, reduce taxes, and earn returns to combat inflation without the worry of market volatility.

There is no cost or obligation, and no products will be sold. Seating is limited. To guarantee a space,  RSVP by calling 800-560-0912.