Dustin Reichwald
Whitewater High School Students Participate in Model United Nations
Story by Greg Stewart, Social Studies Teacher at Whitewater High School; Pictures by Alyssa Nelson.
Whitewater High School students, along with thousands of students from nearly 100 schools across the country and the world gathered at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago to debate issues ranging from the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons to rethinking aid in Sub-Saharan Africa. Now in its 30th year, the Model United Nations of the University of Chicago, staffed entirely by students and alumni from the University of Chicago, is one of the largest high school conferences in the country and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious.
From Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 4, more than 2,700 high school students, representing the member states of the United Nations, discussed the merits and complications of nuclear non-proliferation and passed resolutions concerning the economic development of indigenous communities. MUNUC XXX, as the conference is known, holds simulations involving delegations of students who work with one another in their respective committees to produce mock resolutions on global issues.
The MUNUC XXX keynote address was given by Ms. Melissa Kilby, the executive director of Girl Up. As the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, Girl Up engages girls to take action. Led by a community of nearly half a million passionate advocates raising awareness and funds, our efforts help the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl.
Muriel Sandra Williams, 90 years old, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Muriel was born in Whitewater on July 26, 1927, the daughter of Floyd Jolliffe and Bernice (Hanson) Jolliffe.
She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1945. She attended Whitewater Teachers College, Stout State University, and UW-Madison, where she graduated in 1949 with a major in home economics education and a minor in chemistry.
Muriel taught high school home economics in Menomonee Falls 1949-1951. She worked at the UW-Whitewater Theater Department Costume Shop designing and creating costumes as well as teaching the theater students sewing and design skills.
On August 11, 1951, Muriel married Daniel Garfield Williams. They lived and raised their family in Whitewater for 54 years. They then moved to Montfort, WI in 2005 and lived there until when they moved to Skaalen Home.
Muriel was passionate about family and devoted to Danny and to raising her children. She loved holidays and get-togethers with family and friends. She was incredibly talented. She was an amazing cook. She loved gardening and had a “green thumb”. She loved sewing, machine embroidery, weaving, spinning, knitting, painting (especially rosemaling), and photography. She belonged to Round Table and enjoyed the camaraderie and art/craft skills of the group. She demonstrated spinning and weaving to students. She excelled musically, including saxophone and piano, and instilled the love of music in her children. She volunteered as a foods and clothing leader in 4-H. She joined the Tri-Delta Sorority while at UW- Madison and kept in touch with some of her sorority sisters over her lifetime. She and Danny loved taking day trips traveling around Wisconsin.
Surviving are her children, Tracy Williams of Madison, DeAnn Preston of Grapevine, TX and David Williams of Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Danielle (Doug) Emery and Whitney (Luke) Oas: great-grandchildren, Cooper and Jaxon Oas; nieces and nephews, Sue Anne Jolliffe, Dean Jolliffe, Patty Jolliffe, Tim (Sandy Jolliffe), Scott (Tanya) Jolliffe, Bob Jolliffe; cousins and sisters-in-law.
Muriel was preceded in death by her parents, her children Bryan Williams and Dana Williams, her siblings, Russell Jolliffe and Floyd Jolliffe, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater.
Visitation will be held on Friday, 2/9/18 at the Nitardy Funeral Home from 4 -6 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
***RESOLVED*** Natural Gas Leak near Starin Road – Please Avoid Area
Due to a natural gas leak near Starin Road, the following campus buildings are being evacuated: Upham Hall, Ambrose Health Center (University Health and Counseling Services), and the University Bookstore.
Starin Road between Warhawk Drive and Prairie St. is closed. Please avoid this area while crews work to fix the leak.
Visit emergency.uww.edu for details.
Upcoming City Meetings: Week of February 5th through 11th
Alcohol Licensing Committee – Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 6:10 PM, Municipal Building Community Room. For agenda, 
Common Council – Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 6:30 PM, Municipal Building. For agenda,
Community Involvement and Cable TV Comission – Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Municipal Building. For agenda,
(Time and Date has been corrected from the original posting, Updated Feb 6 @ 8:30 PM)
***Reminder*** “Becoming Ryan: Eating Disorder Recovery” – Featuring Ryan Sallans, Monday, February, 5, 2018
Public speaker, consultant, diversity trainer, and author Ryan Sallans will speak at the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. Sallans, who specializes in eating disorders, campus inclusion, and workplace issues impacting the transgender and LGBTQ community, will share his story of his recovery from anorexia nervosa and his transition from female to male. “Becoming Ryan: Eating Disorder Recovery” is free and open to campus and community members.
When: Monday, February 5, 2018, AT 7 P.M.
Where: Hamilton Room, University Center, UW-Whitewater
City of Whitewater Seeks Citizen Input for Hiring of New Police Chief
The City of Whitewater and the Police and Fire Commission are looking for citizen input during the hiring process of a new Police Chief. The new hire will replace current Chief of Police, Lisa Otterbacher, upon her retirement in June.
Citizens are encouraged to respond to three simple questions regarding the open position on the police force. To submit questionnaire,
Reflections of the Past Grand Re-Opening, Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 AM
Reflections of the Past announces the Grand Re-Opening of their store after recent damage from a fire in a neighboring building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held by the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 AM, 182 W. Main Street, Whitewater WI.
There will be in-store specials, refreshments, and a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. Reflections of the Past has a wide variety of vintage clothing, today’s ladies latest upscale fashion, beautiful theatrical costuming, jewelry and vintage accessories.
Take a few steps to the back to be welcomed to another Non-Profit Organization, Touched by a Paw Cat Rescue and Shelter. Housing adorable cats and kittens, Janna Burhop appreciated all the help from the community, volunteers, and fire rescue for saving the cats; all the cats were alive and well after the fire thanks to everyone who was there to lend a helping hand. If interested in volunteering at Touched by a Paw, contact Janna at 262-473-4769 or visit www.touchedbyapaw.org.
The Grand Re-Opening will give everyone a chance to see the great renovations to the business.
Daily hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM -5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4: 00 PM.
Out Rebound Hunger Fundraiser, February 8th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Additionally, there is a chili dinner from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the Whitewater High School cafeteria. A goodwill donation is appreciated. All proceeds will go to the Whitewater Food Pantry.
UW-Whitewater Basketball Recaps
Men’s Basketball: No. 12 UW-Whitewater 74, UW-Stout 55
The Warhawks (16-5 overall, 6-4 WIAC) shot 11-of-19 from behind the arc and 53 percent from the floor in the first half to outscore the Blue Devils, 46-29, before maintaining the lead in the second half.
Junior guard Mitchell Pfeifer led the Warhawks with 22 points, including six made 3-pointers. Junior guard Dalton Menke added 20 points and also sank six 3-pointers. Junior guard Andre Brown tallied 12 points and five assists. For complete story from UWWsports.com,
Women’s Basketball: No. 19 UW-Whitewater 94, UW-Stout 52
The Warhawks (18-3 overall, 8-2 WIAC) recorded 94 points in the matchup, which was their most in a single game since scoring 96 points on November 4, 2015, against Illinois Wesleyan.
Senior guard Brooke Trewyn recorded a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Senior forward Andrea Meinert added 13 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Becky Raeder tallied 11 points. For complete story from UWWsports.com,
Photos by Peter Mischka, courtesy of Bob Mischka.