Goessel High News Today

The November meeting of the Goessel Goal Getters was at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 at the Goessel High School Library. The Roll Call was “What projects are you enrolled in?” It was answered by 20 members, five parents and three leaders. There were introductions of eight new members. The Pledges wer

Small cast, big laughs at Goessel High School spring musical by Jackie Nelson GOESSEL – In a throw-back musical, vocal music teacher Braden Unurh and his cast of Goessel High singers will be performing You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown May 8, at 7 p.m. and May 9, at 3 p.m. at the Goessel High Auditorium. There will be no limit on attendance, though masks will be mandatory and social distancing is highly recommended. For residents unable to attend t...

By MADELINE REIDA Staff writer If you drive west of Goessel, you might encounter a pasture with a flock of sheep overseen by a pair of llamas. While it might seem odd to encounter Peruvian camelids in the midwest, to Carol Duerksen and Maynard Knepp, they’re just another part of their farm. “We got our first llama shortly after we moved here, 33 years ago,” Carol said. “They’re here to help guard the sheep.” Although llamas usually are seen as cute animals, popular in toys, video ...

Mennonite Heritage Museum kicks off spring with local artists on exhibition GOESSEL – The Mennonite Heritage Museum will be celebrating the beginning of its spring hours on March 2 with an exhibition of quilting and carving art by local couple Martha and Clarence Klassen.  Museum Director Fern Bartel has made a point to bring in local artists and new exhibitions to the museum.  “I think this is tremendous. Too many times I hear, ‘Oh, I’ve been to the museum.’ and so it’s awesome t...