A WORD FROM THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Dear residents of Eguelshardt,
The start of the year is also the time to share with you, through the municipal newsletter, a look back at the past year. With the covid period now behind us, in 2022 we were able to return to a less restricted way of life than in previous years. Thanks to this newfound freedom, local players had the opportunity to express themselves, organise events and showcase their work. The municipality's action followed the same momentum:
- Replacement of a valve and a water meter on the main drinking water pipe at the place called "Hochkopf", and similar work on the site of the private school "l'Etoile du matin".
- Studies and work towards the "Living School" label: building a dry stone wall, laying out a path paved with cobbles and sandstone, creating additional parking spaces, grassing, and an intergenerational garden to be set up with residents so as to pass on a love of working the soil to our pupils.
- Another major project for the municipality, at the study stage before work begins: "conversion of the Presbytery into a classroom and after-school facility". (The first work by municipal staff took place during 2022.)
- Work to make access to the ruins of Waldeck Castle safe.
- Completion at the end of 2022 of the installation of a mobile phone mast at the place called "Schwadelick" in Waldeck, to improve reception.
Our constant aim is to meet the needs of and provide services for every generation. The identity and richness of rural life lie in knowing how to come together to share. We would also like to thank all the municipal staff for their commitment in enhancing our living environment, welcoming the children in a caring atmosphere and helping residents with their administrative procedures. We also pay tribute to the commitment of all the volunteers who work every day for our village, and to the associations that have distinguished themselves through the richness and quality of their events throughout the year. We wish each and every one of you a good and happy 2023.
« AU FIL DU TEMPS » ASSOCIATION
Dormant for 2 years due to health restrictions and the unavailability of the village hall, the « Au Fil du Temps » association has resumed its activities. Its members met at the General Meeting on 8.12.2022 to elect a new Management Committee. The committee met on 28 December 2022 at Eguelshardt Town Hall to discuss future activities, in particular the first group meal, which will take place on 26 January 2023 at the Hostellerie du Couvent in Oberbronn. All seniors, young and not so young, are welcome in the Association and can register with the secretary: Daniel Raud – Tel: 0387062276 or 0608600026, email: raud-daniel@orange.fr
TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The Table Tennis association informs you that it is organising a public walk on 5 March 2023 – make a note of it now.
BOUYGUES MAST
Bouygues informs us that at the end of 2022 their teams succeeded in commercially opening the radio-telephony site located in Waldeck.
A few adjustments remain to be made so that all operators are 100% operational.
BIRTHDAYS 70 AND OVER
Birthdays in January 2023:
- Christmann Yvonne
- Muller Yves
- Vuillod Jacques
- Lang Danielle
- Letzelter Camille
- Christmann Astride
Congratulations!
TUBEO
The MOSAIK CRISTAL TV channel is now available on channel 31. The switch took place automatically, with no need to retune. For subscribers without an « HD » receiver, the channel is available in « SD » on channel 68.
BAFA TRAINING
BAFA GENERAL TRAINING FROM 18 TO 25 FEBRUARY 2023
The BAFA (youth leader certificate) takes place in 3 stages (to be completed within 30 months).
A BAFA general training course is being organised at the Grange aux Paysages in Lorentzen over 8 days. Topics covered will include discovering the roles and responsibilities of a youth leader and the public, trying out activity techniques and approaches, and teamwork.
After this training, a 14-day practical placement and a 6-day advanced course will still be required to obtain the BAFA.
Contact and registration: Association Loisirs Jeunesse Pays de Bitche, 2 rue de l’Agriculture 57410 Rohrbach-Les-Bitche, 03 87 09 85 26 loisirs.jeunesse57@gmail.com
ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS
Loisirs jeunesse offers a range of activities scheduled for the Winter holidays (between 13 and 24 February 2023), open to all young people aged 11 to 17 in the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Bitche (and beyond). A minibus is provided to make it easier for all young people to get to the activities. Bookings must be made before 10 February.
More information: Youth Coordinator: J-Michel Zottner: 07 86 84 85 15, www.loisirs-jeunesse.fr, Facebook page: Loisirs jeunesse
NEW IN EGUELSHARDT
After several years of experience in fine dining, Liliane Scheidler and her husband Michel are opening the doors of their home to welcome you to a Brazilian table, taking you on a journey to discover authentic dishes. For any information and bookings, contact Liliane on 06 40 35 63 99.