Bio: Gurtner, Al – Speaks at Colby Library (9 Mar 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Gurtner, Leonhardt, Kuehling, Hamann

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Mar 2023

Al Gurtner, local author, spoke to a group on March 9 at the Colby Community Library (CCL). Gurtner explained the writing process of his book, “A Village Called Unity,” which was published in 2022 after years of collecting photos and researching Unity history. He entertained the audience with stories of his interviewing process and gave credit to Kris Leonhardt and Denny Kuehling for assistance in the publication. He thanked his family for supporting his project and tolerating his increasing collection of photos and paperwork. The books are available for purchase at the Colby Community Library, Ray’s Market, and through Gurtner. Al is shown speaking with attendees Rich and Joyce Hamann of Curtiss after the presentation.