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CANDIDATE FOR THE 37TH

Merrell 'Skip' Crane

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We Can Do This Together!

An educator for over 20 years and a civic servant of countless organizations, Merrell 'Skip' Crane knows Mercer County. 

Crane's candidacy focuses on the needs of the 37th District, especially in areas of broadband, sewer and water, and economic growth. 

VOCATIONS

  • Bluefield Auto Club (AAA), 16 Years of Experience as a Travel Counselor

  • Tazewell County Public Schools, Educator / Administrator, 1976 - 1998

  • Four Seasons Answering Service, Co-Owner, 2000 - Present 

ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICE BOARDS

  • National Education Association, 1976 - 1998

  • Bluewell Lions Club | 2018 Lion of the Year

  • Bluewell Improvement Association, Founder & President 

  • Friends of Pinnacle Rock Foundation, Treasurer

  • Mercer County Planning Commission, Current Member (Led the fight for the Dilapidated Building Ordinance)

  • Mercer County Litter Control Volunteer

  • Mercer County Volunteer Fire Department, President of Mercer County Fire Board

  • Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vice President (2020-2021)

  • Mercer County Health Department, Volunteer, 2021 (helped with Vaccines)

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

  • Summit Players, Vice President, 1984 - 2000

  • Bluefield Preservation Society, Founding Member & Treasurer. Formed the volunteer group that restored the Granada Theater

  • Bluefield Fine Arts Commission, Treasurer, 2006 - 2010

  • Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation (BARC), Current Member 

  • Bramwell Theatre Corporation, Current Member and Longtime Tour Guide for Historic Homes

  • 4 Pals Productions, Founding Member and Company Manager, Live Theater Troupe

SKIP KNOWS THE 37TH

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