by Michael Cunningham

Susan Rimato presenting Lexie Haehl with the Hazard Award. Dana Armington photo

Susan Rimato presenting Lexie Haehl with the Hazard Award. Dana Armington photo

The Robert Hazard Young Artists Scholarship for 2013 has been awarded to Alexandria (Lexie) Haehl of Old Forge. Susan Rimato and her sons, Rex and Remington, created the scholarship to support young artists in the Adirondacks, and to celebrate the creative life of their late husband and father Robert Hazard.

The fund supports young artists who demonstrate artistic merit and dedication, and programs and projects which further the development of the arts for children and young adults.

Haehl will attend St. Lawrence University in the fall, pursuing an International Relations degree.

The Robert Hazard Scholar-ship especially supports young artists and musicians who actively display and perform their art.

Haehl has been particularly active, producing wonderful art for shows in school, galleries, and currently at View.

Robert Hazard was a popular and influential singer, songwriter and bandleader, and his early development included a deep conviction to become an artist.

His love of the Adirondacks brought his family to Old Forge and was evident creatively in his later music and songwriting.

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