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In heavily Dutch West Michigan, surnames can confound. You dont have to tell that to Rich E. VanderKlok and Rick VanderKolk if you can tell one from the other. The two are running in separate Ottawa County state House races. VanderKloks in a ten-person primary race to replace Rep. William Van Regenmorter of Georgetown Township. VanderKolks in an eight person field to replace Rep. Barbara Vander Veen of Allendale. Standing out is a trick, and a key to victory. VanderKolk and VanderKlok hope to capitalize on the name confusion, in a sort of two for one way. The two recently sent out a joint press release suggesting in the words of Rick VanderKolk The Klok/Kolk combo for Ottawa County would represent the area very well.
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