Nehemiah Persoff Celebrates his ninetieth birthday

Nehemiah Persoff celebrated his ninetieth birthday in August, 2009 and Jerry was there to read a proclamation in his honor. The celebration took place at an art gallery where his paintings were being displayed and sold.

Bev and Jerry present the bride and groom

After presenting an original cry at the cocktail reception, Bev and Jerry led the guests in a procession through the gardens to the dining room where they presented the newly married couple, Melissa and Alex Afterman, before the wedding dinner.

Bev and Jerry with part of Congress

Bev and Jerry pose with Congresswoman Lois Capps and Congressman Sam Farr, both of California, at the grand opening of the Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon, California. This facility is administered jointly by The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and The San Luis Obispo Coast District of California State Parks.

Bev and Jerry at Cold Stone Creamery

Bev and Jerry extol the virtues of Cold Stone Creamery as they shout, "Passion is without a doubt the beating heart of Cold Stone Creamery - passion for people, passion for success, and, above all passion for ice cream".

Jerry gets their attention

Jerry gets the attention of the audience during his second cry of the 2005 Los Angeles Town Crying Competition in front of the historic Los Angeles City Hall.

Bev makes a point

Bev makes a point during her third cry of the 2005 Los Angeles Town Crying Competition in the courtyard of the Edendale School.

Joann reacts to our cry

Joann Dodenhoff was truly surprised at her special send-off on her last day of work at Cookie Crock, Friday, September 5, 2003. Town Criers Bev and Jerry Praver regaled her with their clever proclamation honoring her fourteen years of employment.

Bev and Jerry with Shirley Bianchi

Bev and Jerry posing with Shirley Bianchi, Supervisor of District Two of The County of San Luis Obispo, California in front of Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in June, 2003.

Bev Competing in the 10th World Town Crier Championships

Bev doing her best at the 10th World Town Crier Championships held in May, 2003 in Newquay, Cornwall, England.

Jerry Competing in the 10th World Town Crier Championships

Jerry giving out his loudest "Oyez" in Newquay in May, 2003.

Town Criers and Their Escorts at The Eden Project

About ninety Town Criers and their escorts converged on the Eden Project about four miles east of St. Austell in Cornwall, England.

Members of The American Guild of Town Criers competing in the 10th World Town Crier Championships

Front l to r: Bev Praver, John Karsten (Holland, MI), Wieda Karsten (escort) Redmond O'Colonies (Martinez, CA), Back l to r: Jerry Praver, Andy Hansen (LaConnor, WA), Judy Jewell (Anacortes, WA).

2009 Tulip Time Town Crier Competition in Holland, Michigan

Just before the 2009 Tulip Time Town Crier Competition in Holland,Michigan, criers and their escorts pose in front of City Hall. While they normally cry together, Bev and Jerry are required to compete separately in competitions. This competition included three criers from America, three from Canada and two from The Netherlands. Jerry finished in third place.

Bev and Jerry in the Pinedorado Parade

Bev and Jerry doing their thing on the Cambria Historical Society float in the annual Pinedorado Parade in Cambria, CA, in September, 2001

Town Criers at The 9th World Town Crier Championships

Forty seven Town Criers and their escorts pose for a group photo before competing in The Ninth World Town Crier Championships in Anacortes, Washington in August, 2001

Town Criers at Play

Doing the "bell dance" while waiting for the results of the competition to be announced at Newquay, Cornwall, England in May, 2003.

Town Crier at Rest

Bob Rose of England showing the anxiety a crier goes through waiting for his name to be called to cry in the world competiton.

Two headed Town Crier?

Melva Stott of Winchelsea Lorne, Australia and Bev with a two headed Town Crier. Actually, it's Kevin and Julie Ward of England keeping warm under his cape.