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Kim Clijsters 3.0 refers to the third phase in Kim Clijsters's extraordinary sports story, in which she sought her place again in professional tennis after previous comebacks and a rich career. Clijsters became one of the greatest Belgian sports icons of all time, with a career characterized by talent, perseverance, and the courage to start over again and again. After her first retirement in 2007, her story seemed complete, but in 2009, she surprised the tennis world with an unprecedented comeback. As a young mother, she immediately won the US Open and confirmed her status as an absolute world champion. In 2012, another retirement followed, this time definitively—or so it seemed at the time. Her record was solid, with multiple Grand Slam titles and a world No. 1 ranking, along with a reputation as a complete player with power, speed, and fair play. Clijsters 3.0 began in 2020 when Kim, at the age of 36, announced her intention to compete at the highest level again. Not driven by rankings or titles, but by a love of the game and the personal challenge of discovering her limits. This third phase was fundamentally different from previous comebacks, and modern women's tennis was physically faster and younger than ever. Clijsters had to compete against a generation that had grown up with her as an idol. Although this comeback didn't yield any major sporting successes, Kim Clijsters 3.0 took on a different meaning. It was less about winning and more about inspiring resilience and demonstrating that top-level sport remains possible even after classic career moments. She became a symbol of lifelong learning, of starting over without guarantees, and of daring to fail in the public sphere. Today, Kim Clijsters 3.0 primarily represents a mentality: not being stuck in a version of yourself, but evolving with every phase of life. Her third chapter confirmed that her legacy lies not only in trophies but also in her role as an example for athletes, parents, and anyone who ever considers pursuing a dream once more.

This monument was unveiled on March 8, 2001, as a memorial to the war years 1940-1945 and to the more than 800 soldiers of 11 nationalities who lost their lives in the Leudal area. The Monument of Tolerance is a regional monument. It serves as a lasting reminder of the soldiers who died in the entire area comprising the present-day municipality of Leudal, the territory of the municipality of Nederweert located east of the Wessem-Nederweert Canal and the Noordervaart canal, and the territory of the municipalities of Maasgouw and Roermond located west of the Meuse River. A CD-ROM containing this information is placed at the heart of the monument. These fallen soldiers can be viewed in a database on our website. The bronze statue was created by sculptor Thea Houben from Roggel. It consists of a semi-arc on an equilateral triangle, symbolizing the Divine. The seagulls represent freedom. The sword with the laurel wreath and the clasped hands represent the battle that has been fought and the brotherhood that endures despite death. The design of this application, as well as the symbolism of the seagulls, was conceived by John Wagemans. The base of the monument is paved with cobblestones, one for each fallen soldier. The red rays in the paving symbolize the nationalities of the fallen. Source and more: https://monumentoftolerance.com/nl/monument

idyllic place, and ready to grind (was on Sunday morning)

Very nice. Great tip.

In the 14th-15th century, a new Gothic church was built in Reppel, with a two-aisled nave of two bays. This Gothic church was made entirely of marlstone. The western tower has two sections under a constricted spire (slate). The substructure and plinth are made of fairly roughly hewn limestone blocks. In 1790, the three naves were placed under one roof; the southern nave had already been widened and built of brick. Only the western tower and the choir remain of this small Gothic church. In 1925, under the pastorate of C. Lenaers, the nave of the old church was demolished according to a design by architect J. Deré, and a new nave was built perpendicular to the original orientation, between the tower and the choir, with a choir on the northern side. The church is located within the walled churchyard. The new church is a two-bay cruciform church, with a straight bay choir and three-sided closure. Saddle roofs (slate). Brick plinth with natural stone trim. Pointed arch windows in a profiled brick and natural stone frame, with natural stone tracery. The straight choir bay is blind. Sacristies on both sides of the choir. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Parish Church of Saint Willibrordus, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/70775

The Sint-Elisabethsmolen (Sint-Elisabeth Mill) was a watermill on the Leubeek, belonging to the Sint-Elisabethsdal Monastery. Only a ruin remains of this mill. The oldest mention of the mill dates back to 1278. At that time, the monastery received permission from the Lord of Horn to demolish the Roggel watermill on the Roggelse Beek and rebuild it near the monastery. The mill was owned by the monastery, but had to pay tribute to the lord for its use. It was a compulsory mill, and in 1416, it was again decreed that the entire village of Roggel had to have grain milled at this mill. The authenticity of this document was later questioned: the farmers preferred to grind at the Leumolen. In 1796, the monastery was dissolved by the French, and the mill was confiscated and sold. In 1840, it was replaced by a stone mill, larger than the Leumolen. It served as a grain mill, sawmill, and oil mill. In 1844, the mill was set on fire, but was rebuilt. When the German troops withdrew in 1944, the mill was still used to store ammunition. This was destroyed by the retreating soldiers, along with the mill itself. A ruin remained. Renovation of this mill began in 2014. Starting from the ruins, a modern superstructure was built, into which a large, modern waterwheel was installed in 2015. This is connected to a generator that produces electricity, which is used, among other things, by the adjacent restaurant.