Winners by the book in Porter County

clipped from www.post-trib.com post-trib.com Member of the Sun-Times News Group Costas, Velazquez for Valpo, Portage In Valparaiso, Mayor Jon Costas has shaken off the city's reputation as a quaint but slightly sleepy place. Although Olson isn't seeking re-election, he's supporting Democrat City Councilwoman Olga Velazquez to carry on his work. Already, she is pushing for the creation of a "riverwalk entertainment complex" along Burns Waterway -- a grand plan for a long-neglected and abused natural resource.