Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
Isaiah Kadletz of Mount Dora, FL has received the 2024 Ray Aviation $11,000 scholarship awarded by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534.
A formal award presentation was held on May 11, at the Leesburg International Airport before the chapter’s monthly Young Eagle rally to honor this conscientious young man.
Isaiah has been active in Chapter 534’s aviation youth program, Squadron 534 for several years. He attends regular Saturday work sessions in the chapter’s hangar and works closely with several of his adult mentors.
For the last couple of years, he has been learning the necessary skills needed to build an all-aluminum aircraft.
He has worked closely with Wayne Broadfield, a certified Airframe and Power Plant aircraft mechanic, and Mark Banus building a Murphy Rebel single-engine plane.
Isaish’s interests are diverse, he is interested in learning how to fly as well as how to build and repair aircraft.
He took his first Young Eagle flight at the age of eight with EAA Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport. Now at age 16 he will begin flight instruction at the same airport.
His long-term goal is to become a missionary pilot. To get there he says he wants to get his Private Pilot License, instrument rating, seaplane rating, and tailwheel endorsement.
The $11,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship will help move him along the path he has plotted for himself. This will help pay for a large portion of his initial expense for flight training.   He will do this at Sunair Aviation at the Leesburg International Airport in Florida.
The Ray Aviation Scholarships are provided by the Ray Foundation and are managed by the National Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh WI.
If you would like to find out more about the Ray Aviation Scholarship, go to the following website,
< www.eaa.org/RayScholars >
The scholarships are administered through affiliated and prequalified local EAA Chapters. EAA Chapter 534 has been qualified by the national organization and has had the honor to award the Ray Scholarship on five previous occasions and Isaiah’s will be number six.
At the Leesburg, FL chapter young people who wish to compete for the Ray Scholarship must be active within the chapter’s aviation youth program, appear for an interview by the scholarship committee, and prepare an essay as to their interest in aviation. The committee then makes a recommendation to the board of directors of Chapter 534 for their approval.
Chapter 534 is proud of all that Isaiah has accomplished so far and wish him well on his journey to become a missionary pilot.
If you would like to know more about EAA Chapter 534 you may go to their website at, < www.eaachapter534.org >
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Visit the Minneola Farmers Market, every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 9 pm. at Minneola City Hall at 800 N. Hwy 27, Minneola.  See you there.
Visit the Minneola Farmers Market, every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 9 pm. at Minneola City Hall at 800 N. Hwy 27, Minneola. 
See you there.
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20may7:00 pm8:30 pmClermont Toastmasters
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Toastmasters International, established in 1924, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Clermont Toastmasters is part of an organization with more than 280,000 members in 14,700 clubs across countries. 
Toastmasters help members deliver their message clearly, concisely, and with confidence. Meetings usually last about 90 minutes.  Anyone 18 and older can join the club and visitors are always welcome!
(Monday) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Citrus Tower
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E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
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22may9:00 am3:00 pmSpring U-Pick
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Join us for our spring blueberry, sunflower, zinnia, peach and seasonal vegetable u-pick at Southern Hill Farms! Stock up on blooming flowers, sweet blueberries, juicy peaches or a medley of fresh vegetables. Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market including raw, unfiltered honey, hand-poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more! We can’t wait to share our farm with you this season. Quantities cannot be guaranteed. U-pick is first come, first served. Please check our Facebook or Instagram page before making your trip to the farm.
There are no admission fees to enter our seasonal u-pick events, and pets are not permitted. Please see below for more event details. Thanks for loving your local farmer!
At the farm:
Blueberry, sunflower, zinnia, peach and seasonal vegetable picking
Southern Hill food trucks serving lunch
Seasonal donuts, blueberry cobbler, and more sweet treats available in our bakery
Refreshments like our blueberry lemonade, farm-made cocktails, seasonal craft beer and more available for purchase
Shopping handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market
Complimentary yard games
Covered playground
Rooftop deck
Fire pits
Permanent restrooms with baby changing tables
Picnic tables – first come, first served
Prices:
You are responsible for paying for everything you pick.
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue – debit and all major credit cards accepted.
Complimentary admission and parking
U-Pick Blueberries: $5/lb.
Pre-Picked Blueberries (when available): $6/lb.
U-Pick Peaches (when available): $4/lb.
U-Pick Sunflowers: $2/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
U-Pick Zinnias: $1/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
Flower Field Pass: $6 per person ages 10 and $4 per person for ages 3-9. The pass includes one complimentary u-pick sunflower.
Pre-Picked Sunflowers: $3/flower (when available)
Check out what’s available with up-to-date pricing here.
Keep in mind:
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue. Debit and credit only accepted.
Farm visitors must refrain from bringing animals during u-pick events in compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
Southern Hill Farms strictly prohibits outside alcohol, coolers, and/or catered meals.
Drones are prohibited at the farm during our public events.
Southern Hill Farms is a working farm, you will be parking and walking in grass and unpaved areas.
All events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather and crop availability.
Always check our website on the day of your planned visit for final event details.
Directions:
Address – 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714.
Hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entry onto the farm ends at 2:30 pm.
(Wednesday) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Southern Hill Farms
1665 Schofield Rd.
Southern Hill Farms 16651 Schofield Rd Clermont FL 34714
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Visit the Minneola Farmers Market, every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 9 pm. at Minneola City Hall at 800 N. Hwy 27, Minneola.  See you there.
Visit the Minneola Farmers Market, every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 9 pm. at Minneola City Hall at 800 N. Hwy 27, Minneola. 
See you there.
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23may9:00 am3:00 pmSpring U-Pick
Join us for our spring blueberry, sunflower, zinnia, peach and seasonal vegetable u-pick at Southern Hill Farms! Stock up on blooming flowers, sweet blueberries, juicy peaches or a medley of
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Join us for our spring blueberry, sunflower, zinnia, peach and seasonal vegetable u-pick at Southern Hill Farms! Stock up on blooming flowers, sweet blueberries, juicy peaches or a medley of fresh vegetables. Shop our handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market including raw, unfiltered honey, hand-poured candles, handmade sugar scrubs and more! We can’t wait to share our farm with you this season. Quantities cannot be guaranteed. U-pick is first come, first served. Please check our Facebook or Instagram page before making your trip to the farm.
There are no admission fees to enter our seasonal u-pick events, and pets are not permitted. Please see below for more event details. Thanks for loving your local farmer!
At the farm:
Blueberry, sunflower, zinnia, peach and seasonal vegetable picking
Southern Hill food trucks serving lunch
Seasonal donuts, blueberry cobbler, and more sweet treats available in our bakery
Refreshments like our blueberry lemonade, farm-made cocktails, seasonal craft beer and more available for purchase
Shopping handcrafted products and merchandise in our Southern Hill Farms Market
Complimentary yard games
Covered playground
Rooftop deck
Fire pits
Permanent restrooms with baby changing tables
Picnic tables – first come, first served
Prices:
You are responsible for paying for everything you pick.
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue – debit and all major credit cards accepted.
Complimentary admission and parking
U-Pick Blueberries: $5/lb.
Pre-Picked Blueberries (when available): $6/lb.
U-Pick Peaches (when available): $4/lb.
U-Pick Sunflowers: $2/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
U-Pick Zinnias: $1/flower *Flower Field Area Pass required to enter
Flower Field Pass: $6 per person ages 10 and $4 per person for ages 3-9. The pass includes one complimentary u-pick sunflower.
Pre-Picked Sunflowers: $3/flower (when available)
Check out what’s available with up-to-date pricing here.
Keep in mind:
Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue. Debit and credit only accepted.
Farm visitors must refrain from bringing animals during u-pick events in compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
Southern Hill Farms strictly prohibits outside alcohol, coolers, and/or catered meals.
Drones are prohibited at the farm during our public events.
Southern Hill Farms is a working farm, you will be parking and walking in grass and unpaved areas.
All events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather and crop availability.
Always check our website on the day of your planned visit for final event details.
Directions:
Address – 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL 34714.
Hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entry onto the farm ends at 2:30 pm.
(Thursday) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Southern Hill Farms
1665 Schofield Rd.
Southern Hill Farms 16651 Schofield Rd Clermont FL 34714
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