Our Column Writers

	Our Lifestyle Columnists for All Editions
	Judy Calhoun is the Executive Director for the Larimer County Humane Society in Loveland. She writes our monthly column on ‘Pets Are Family’ and covers many health and wellness issues on pets. Judy can be contacted at Email Judy.
	Carol Cooke Darrow, CG, is past president, speaker, and an instructor at the Colorado Genealogical Society in Denver. She writes our monthly column on genealogy and volunteers at the Denver Public Library. Carol can be contacted at Email Carol.
	Eileen Doherty, MS, is the Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontological Society in Denver. Since 2005, she has also been an adjunct instructor of sociology at Fort Hays State University, her alma mater. She serves on the City and County of Denver’s Adult Protection Task Force and a variety of other senior organizations and committees. She writes our monthly column on gerontology. Eileen can be contacted at 303-333-3482 or Email Eileen.
	Martha (Marty) Coffin Evans, Ed.D, is a retired educator and superintendant of schools, and a freelance writer with MACE Associates, LLC. She writes specialized columns in all editions and our Reflections column in the Boulder edition. Marty can be reached at Email Marty
	Robert (Bob) Larson, ASEE, MBA, author, and media consultant is our ‘Technology Is Hip’ writer for all editions and writes a genealogy column bi-annually in the Larimer edition. Bob uses technology in his everyday life. He is also our Marketing Director. Bob can be contacted at Email Bob.
	Ron Stern (aka Global Gumshoe) is the author of our travel series as seen in all editions. After retiring from law enforcement in the 1980s, Ron became an author on health, then started writing articles and books on his worldwide travel experiences, which is his passion. You can contact Ron at Email Ron.
	Josh Weller is a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration in Denver. He writes our ‘Social Security Today’ column each month. Josh can be reached at Email Josh.
	Janine Vanderburg is an older adult advocate and Director of Changing the Narrative in Denver. She was a former member of the Denver Commission on Aging. She writes our ‘Ageism’ column each month. Janine can be reached at Email Janine.
	Our Lifestyle Columnists for Our Denver Metro Editions
	Dr. Henry L. Armington Sr. is the pastor at Central Baptist Church in Denver and writes our ‘In The Spirit’ monthly column. For more inspirational nuggets, please visit www.cbcdenver.org or phone 303-296-6618.
	Bea Bailey is a TV host, author & lecturer. Bea has authored a best selling book, entitled, “Farewell, My Friend” and is conducting presentations and book signings throughout the United States and Mexico. She writes our monthly column on “Uniquely Bea’ regarding everyday life matters. For more information please visit www.farewellmyfriend.net. Bea can be reached at 916-745-3454 or email her at Email Bea.
	Beth McCann is Denver’s District Attorney. She was elected in November 2016 and was sworn into office on January 10, 2017. She is the first female District Attorney in Denver’s history. Beth brings extensive prosecutorial, legal and managerial experience, proven leadership, and community perspective to the Denver DA’s office. Contact the Denver DA Office at 720-913-9000.
	Karen Stewart Karen is the Program Manager for Jefferson County Human Services Aging and Adult Services and Project Coordinator for Jefferson County Aging Well. She co-writes our monthly column on ‘Aging Well’ with other agency contributors. For more information, call 303-480-6700.
	Our Lifestyle Columnists for Our Boulder County Editions
	Dr. D’Anne Rudden is a Doctor of Audiology, who is board certified by the American Board of Audiology. She was the first audiologist in Longmont, who attained this certification. D’Anne writes our monthly column on Ask D’Anne. She can be reached at 303-651-1178 or at Email D’Anne.
	Rick Romeo is a partner with the elder Law firm of Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC in Louisville and Denver, providing a broad array or services for the elderly and their families. Rick was named a top lawyer in Elder Law by 5280 magazine for the past 3 years. Contact the firm at 303-604-6030 or visit www.elderlawcolorado.com.
	Matt Kissane is the Director of Listener Services and our column writer for the Audio Information Network in Boulder. Matt studied journalism at Columbia College Chicago and worked a semester internship for the Chicagoland Radio Information Service (CRIS), the area’s reading service for the blind. AIN is among the nation’s leading resources for blind, visually impaired and print-disabled individuals, providing its listeners with free access to recorded programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The only service of its kind in Colorado, their services allows registered listeners to access audio programs online, through downloaded podcasts, on TV or over the phone.
	Our Lifestyle Columnists for Our Larimer County Editions
	Erin Alt is the Program Manager for the Larimer County Office on Aging. This Office has been providing services to older adults and their family members through community based programs. She and other Office On Aging staff (Caregiving, Events, Ombudsman, & Local Resources) write our monthly column on important senior issues.
	Susan Baker is an audiologist, hearing specialist, and owner at Advanced Hearing Services in Fort Collins. Susan writes our monthly column on “Do You Hear Me Now?” She can be reached at 970-221-5249.
	Bill Beyers is an attorney in Loveland, whose practice focuses on estate planning, elder law and special needs planning. He co-writes our monthly column on ‘Elder Law’ with partner Will Beyers. He is currently one of only 10 attorneys in Colorado who has achieved the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Bill can be reached at 970-669-1101 or visit his website at www.BeyersLaw.com or Email Bill.
	Shelley Polansky is our monthly column writer for BBB Alerts & Tips. Shelley is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Better Business Bureau in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. She also sends weekly emails to all BBB members on different alerts and tips. Shelley can be contacted at Email Shelley.
	Brad Hoopes is the Founder of Remember and Honor.com and a recent author of his 2017 book “Reflections of Our Gentle Warriors,” about 70 personal stories of veterans from his WWII interviews. Brad will be using those stories in his monthly column. Brad was a past Guardian and Board member of the Honor Flight Northern Colorado volunteer organization.
	Our Lifestyle Columnists for Our Weld County Editions
	Will Beyers is a partner of Beyers Law in Loveland, CO. He co-writes the column on elder law with partner Bill Beyers in our Weld County edition. Will can be reached at 970-669-1101 or visit his website at www.BeyersLaw.com or Email Will.
	Holly Darby works for the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. This Office has been providing services to older adults and their family members through community based programs such as the annual Weld Senior Symposium. She and other Office On Aging staff (Caregiving, Events, Ombudsman, & Local Resources) write our monthly column on important senior issues.
	Michael Buckley is our news contributor in Larimer and Weld counties since September 2008. He has a passion for advertising, marketing and public relations. Michael was previously a principle in an advertising and publishing company, which published a state-wide magazine and represented an independent television station. As a former Vice President of Operations for a group of radio stations, Michael often acted as station manager, was involved in administrative duties, directed the advertising sales teams and actively pursued public relations efforts on behalf of the various small and medium market AM stations. Michael can be reached at Email Michael.
	Brad Hoopes is the Founder of Remember and Honor.com and a recent author of his 2017 book “Reflections of Our Gentle Warriors,” about 70 personal stories of veterans from his WWII interviews. Brad will be using those stories in his monthly column. Brad was a past Guardian and Board member of the Honor Flight Northern Colorado volunteer organization.
	Shelley Polansky is our monthly column writer for BBB Alerts & Tips. Shelley is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Better Business Bureau in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. She also sends weekly emails to all BBB members on different alerts and tips. Shelley can be contacted at Email Shelley.
	Michael Rourke is a a veteran prosecutor and has served both the 18th and 19th Judicial Districts as a Deputy District Attorney. Michael was hired by the 18th Judicial District in 1997, and worked there until 2004. In 2005, Michael came to Weld County as a Chief Deputy District Attorney, and was promoted to Assistant District Attorney in November, 2007. He remained in that position until his appointment as District Attorney in 2016. Michael can be reached at phone: 970-356-4010 or Email Michael.