What People Are Saying About Us

"Thank you for making our Grand Opening so special. You composed a wonderful cry that perfectly showcased what we do."

Dennis and Benita Offerman
Sweet Offerings Confectionery

"Just a little note to say A BIG THANK YOU!!!! for crying for us at Cold Stone Creamery... It was so much fun and you both did an awesome job!!!!"

Tony and Kris Bilello

"Thank you so much for adding such an amazing element to our wedding - your wonderful and unique "cry" to our union! You made the ceremony even more memorable and special than it was alreadly going to be."

Hilary and Larry Grant

"This letter is in support of our very own Official Town Criers, Bev and Jerry Praver.

Bev and Jerry give much of their considerable time and talent to making events in our communities enticing, effervescent and entertaining. We have much, here on the Central Coast of California, to be thankful for. Bev and Jerry are included in that list."

Shirley Bianchi, Supervisor District Two
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

"The Cambria Community Services District is grateful for your unique contribution to numerous important events in Cambria and your unflagging community spirit."

Vern Hamilton, General Manager
Cambria Community Services District

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to express our appreciation for all your support you have given to the youth of Cambria and to the community center. You are an excellent representation of the spirit of Cambria. You are able to speak very loudly and passionately about a wide variety of subjects. And you are and inspiration to the community with your "cries" which are delivered professionally, articulately and with good humor."

Joan Cobin, President
Community Center of Cambria

"You have been key supporters of the Historical Society and we all appreciate not only your efforts, but also the wise, gentle, and good-spirited way in which you go about your work. Cambria is very fortunate to have official town criers and we are particularly fortunate that you are the generous, public-spirited individuals that you are."

John Ruml, President
Cambria Historical Society

"What a great time!!! Thank you for helping make it such a success."

Julie Barrow, Sanctuary Community Liaison at the Half Moon Bay Office
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

"Bob and I want to thank you for the outstanding performance you gave the night of the reception. Bob was overwhelmed and talked about it all the way home and then throughout the holiday. You folks add a dimension that most of us had never had the pleasure to see."

John Toal
R. L. Rickards Western Art

"Joann Dodenhoff was truly surprised at her special send-off on her last day of work at Cookie Crock, Friday, Sept. 5. Town Criers Jerry and Bev Praver regaled her with their clever proclamation honoring her 14 years of employment at Cookie Crock."

Cookie Crock Market
Cambria, California