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!

Belleville Police – Belleville Man Charged with Break and Enter (Name Released)

On April 9th, Belleville Police responded to a community organization in the city’s east end following a report of

Read More...

Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Concerning AI Generated Meme

(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released a statement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 concerning a meme

Read More...

Ontario Protecting Workers’ Paycheques by Banning Uniform Charges at Large Companies

(Today's Northumberland file photo) Proposed STAR Act would also strengthen oversight and transparency of talent agencies to protect entertainment workers As

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu