Retiring After Forty Years On The Ice – But Never Laced Up The Skates

In Community, Local

Long time Cobourg employee Stefan (Stef) Sawicki’s last day was May 2, 2019 after over 40 years of working as an arena attendant.
Although Sawicki has been on the ice for over 40 years, he has never laced up the skates.
Sawicki worked at the Memorial Arena and at the Cobourg Community Centre on the Zamboni, but has never skated on the ice in his career.
The 65-year-old tried skating when he was a child in Toronto and didn’t like it.
For his life ahead, he plans on enjoying fishing and just taking it easy and “enjoy what’s left of life.”

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant

Read More...

Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing

Read More...

Video – Cobourg Mayor Comments on Post Consumer Plant Closure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DzqEm_-o8 Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland said he saddened to learn on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 that Post Consumer Brands Cereal

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu