SCHOOL LIFE
School started again on 1 September, after our third class was closed. This year the pupils are split into two groups. The nursery and CP (first year of primary) pupils are taught by Ms Kiffer, assisted by Ms Petrel, the ATSEM. The CE1 to CM2 pupils are taught by Ms Burgun and Ms Wagner.
We wish them a great school year!
1 September also marked the retirement of our ATSEM Isabelle, who hands over to Solène, who will now look after our youngest children! After Patricia's retirement in 2025, a page is turning. We warmly thank Isabelle for taking care of our children, drying their tears and helping each of them grow up with tenderness and kindness. Her creations, crafts, patience and dedication have contributed greatly to the children's development, and they are saying goodbye to their ATSEM with a great deal of emotion! We wish her a happy and well-deserved retirement!
HUNT DATES
We have been given the first driven hunt dates for the Hanu 3 Lot 5 hunting area. They will take place on:
- 15 November 2026
- 28 November 2026
- 13 December 2026
- 26 December 2026
- 17 January 2027
BRIOCHE OPERATION
On 10 October the traditional "brioches de l'amitié" (friendship brioches) round will take place again, in support of associations of parents and friends of people with disabilities. The door-to-door round will run from 9am to 12pm; meet in front of the hall at 8:30am. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the town hall by phone or email. Thank you in advance for taking part.
WALK
On 25 October 2026 the Inter-Association is organising a walk of about 10 km followed by a choucroute (sauerkraut) lunch. Start at 9am, meet at 8:45am at the shooting range.
Adults: €15, under 12: €7.50, under 6: free.
Lunch is also available for people not taking part in the walk.
Bookings with Bertrand Baldauf: 06 81 69 90 40.
BANNSTEIN NOW 50 KM/H
To make part of the road through Bannstein safer, this area has been classified as a built-up area since the summer, which lowers the speed limit to 50 km/h. Other sections also need safety improvements, and a study of the entrances to and the road through Eguelshardt village is under way.
COUNCIL MEETING OF 03/09/26 IN BRIEF
- Declaration of intent to sell – section 1, plot 66: the municipality will not use its right of pre-emption.
- Declaration of intent to sell – section 2, plots 19, 20, 143, 236: the municipality will not use its right of pre-emption.
- Membership of the AGEDI joint syndicate: ahead of a change of software and to save money, the municipality has chosen to change provider.
- Membership of CAUE57: to get support with town planning and the environment, the municipality joins this advisory agency.
- Membership of CoFor Moselle: as the ONF already manages the municipal forest, the council did not consider it useful to join the association of forest municipalities of Moselle.
- Membership of an HR social benefits provider: this membership for the municipal staff has been postponed pending further information.
- Grant for school trips: at the request of some parents, a grant of €40 per child and per trip will be paid on request at the town hall.
- Grant to the Ligue contre le Cancer: to be fair towards other requests, the municipality decided not to award a grant.
- ONF agreement: item postponed for lack of detail.
BIRTHDAYS 70 AND OVER
Birthdays in September and October 2026:
- 5 September: Behr Lucien, 72
- 15 September: Jochum Bernadette, 77
- 18 September: Riff Jean Michel, 74
- 21 September: Koelsch Gabrielle, 81
- 25 September: Steinmann Sophie, 70
- 3 October: Hendrich Geneviève, 77
- 11 October: Ruser Horst, 76
- 15 October: Bauer Marie-Claude, 70
- 20 October: Pistorius Marie-Claire, 84
- 23 October: Cunha-Cardoso Marlène, 78
- 24 October: Feierabend Hannelore, 80
- 29 October: Eibel Huguette, 70
We wish them a happy birthday!
CIVIL REGISTER OF THE LAST FEW MONTHS
Anthony Louis and Manon Houpert entered into a civil partnership (PACS) on 24 April at our town hall. Congratulations!
Anaia was born on 17 May 2026, daughter of Suplon David and Mivula Katanda Lenea. Congratulations to the happy parents.
Harter Yann and Pétrel Solène have moved to rue Nationale. Welcome to them.
Mr René Nies passed away on 18 June aged 94.
Ms Odette Roth passed away on 8 July aged 87.
Ms Jacqueline Tousch passed away on 10 September 2026 aged 86.
We offer our deepest condolences to their families.