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OUT & ABOUT
THE CASE OF THE MYSTERY WRITER
STORY: LEIGH NEELY
Author Ray Moore is a dapper Englishman who loves living in The Villages and writing mysteries with a delightful twist. He taught English to Secondary School students for 38 years before retiring and moving to Florida. On his fi rst day of retirement, his wife reminded him he’s always wanted to write but never had the time—now there was time.
An ardent fan of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Ray wrote his fi rst story about the two characters he most admired. However, the Literary Estate owns the trademarks and asked for their share. Ray went back to writing and came up with his own skillful characters.
“I knew I didn’t have the knowledge to write police procedurals, but I did want a detective like Sherlock Holmes,” Ray says. “Lyle Thorne is a former Metropolitan detective who has become a vicar for the Church of England. People know he was a detective sergeant, so they come to him when there are puzzling cases.”
The stories—and each book is a series of fi ve short stories— are set in the Edwardian period in a town based on the small town where Ray grew up. Reginald Knowles is the scribe in the series, and he’s writing the stories of Lyle’s cases after the vicar’s death.
Ray enjoys writing true puzzles, such as having a man who’s a daily jogger go into a tunnel and never come out. He says the mystery isn’t solved until the last page of the book.
With his love of literature, Ray also writes a Critical Introduction series where he draws on his many years of teaching the classics. His books are available on Amazon and Amazon. co.uk, Barnes and Noble, Kobo ebook Store, and Smashwords.
Like Sherlock Holmes, Ray has his own philosophy of solving crimes. “The truth is in plain sight,” he says. “It’s just the last thing you’d expect.”
Gregory Prevatt, CLTC, CFP®
Senior Vice President Portfolio Management Director Financial Advisor gregory.prevatt@morganstanley.com Nicole Silberstein
Client Service Associate nicole.silberstein@morganstanley.com Michael Monteith
Financial Planning Specialist Portfolio Manager Financial Advisor michael.monteith@morganstanley.com
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LEESBURG Leesburg Christmas House
Nov. 5 – Dec. 10, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ViaPort Florida Mall. An array of 50,000+ items handmade by more than 100 holiday crafters— dolls, toys, quilts, baked good, ornaments, jewelry. Friday, Nov. 25, 6 - 9 p.m.
49th Annual Leesburg Christmas Stroll Down Main Street
Enjoy an evening of live performances in Towne Square, the lighting of the Magical Musical Christmas Tree, jugglers, a Brass Jass Band, carolers, and visit with Santa for a picture. There will be hay rides, Uncle Donald’s Farm Petting Zoo, swings and spinners, arcade-style games, and more! Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 - 9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Parade
Visitors will enjoy dazzling Christmas lights, local groups performing, festive food, rides, and games for kids. Parade starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m.
Christmas On The Water!
6 p.m. Light Up Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Lighted Boat Parade Venetian Gardens, 201 E. Dixie Ave. Presented by the City of Leesburg and the Leesburg Boat Club, this events features food vendors and a night of sparkling lights and decorated boats.
MOUNT DORA
Saturday, Nov. 26
35th Annual Light Up Mount Dora
4:30 p.m. Pre-show Presentation 5:30 p.m. Lighting of Donnelly Park Come and see more than 2 million sparkling lights in a show with Christmas songs, dancers, and more! Friday, Dec. 2, 6 - 9 p.m.
24th Annual Mount Dora Christmas Walk
Free admission to a family friendly street party in downtown Mount Dora featuring live music, dancing, shopping, and Santa. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
56th Annual Christmas Parade
For details contact the Mount Dora Lions Club at 352-449-8443 or Terry Askins at 352-551-0133. communications@mtdoralions.org. Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Parade begins at Lighthouse on Grantham Point, across from Gilbert Park on Tremain Street and Liberty Avenue, Downtown Mount Dora. Friday, Dec. 3, 2 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m - 4 p.m.
39th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Tour several Mount Dora homes that are beautifully decorated for the holidays. This is a self-driving tour around Deer Island to the various homes. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information and tickets, call 352.729.6394 or visit MountDoraCenterfortheArts.org Saturday, Dec. 10, 5 - 9 p.m.
Children’s Christmas in the Park with Snow
Visit Donnelly Park for a chance to go snow sledding. For details contact Mount Dora Parks and Recreation.
TAVARES
Saturday, Dec. 3 - 5-p.m.
Christmas Parade Main Street Celebration
Wooton Park
THE VILLAGES
Monday, Nov. 28- 4 - 9 p.m.
Scooter the DJ, Tree Lighting Festival
Spanish Springs Town Square
UMATILLA
Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.
The Cracker Christmas Parade and Dog Jog
The Arts & Crafts Festival in Cadwell Park follows the parade.
WEBSTER
Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
White Christmas WILDWOOD
Saturday, Dec. 3, 12 p.m.
