Flags are lowered in Huron-Kinloss this week to honour a former Reeve and local businessman.
Mike Snobelen passed away on Saturday at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.
Snobelen served as Reeve of the former Township of Huron from 1976 to 1980. He was also a member of Bruce County Council.
He is best known for founding Snobelen Farms, a producer, processer and seller of local grains. Founded in Ripley in 1971, the family-owned company now operates grain elevators eight locations across southwestern Ontario, employing around 60 people.
"It has been an honor to know Mike, not only because of the outstanding businessman he was but also because he always made time for people," said Mayor Don Murray in a release. "His family's commitment to the community has been equally remarkable, making a positive impact across the province."
The Township of Huron-Kinloss offered its sincere condolences to Snobelen’s family and friends during this time, and says flags will be flown at half-mast.
