Sporting a red bow tie, mayor Jon Costas poses for a photo with a statue of Orville Redenbacher following a unveiling ceremony at Valparaiso's Central Park Plaza Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Gail Tuminello, left, helps artst Lou Cella unveil a statue of her father Orville Redenbacher during a ceremony in Valparaiso's Central Park Plaza Tuesdya Sept. 4, 2012. Redenbacher, who passed away in 1995, brought attention to Valparaiso as the name and face of the nation's best selling popcorn. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Spectators gather to take photos following the unveiing of a statue of Orville Redenbacher at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Patti Setzler hands out free popcorn during an unveiling ceremony for a statue of Orville Redenbacher at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. Setler works for the city in the mayor's office. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Chester Inc. CEO Peter Peuquet smiles while unveiling a plaque dedicated to Orville Redenbacher and Charlie Bowman at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. Peuquet worked with both men starting in 1964. Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission executive director Stu Summers looks on at back. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Bill Wellman shows off his red suspenders while chatting with Ron Bush at an unveiling ceremony for a statue of Orville Redenbacher in Valparaiso Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. Red bow ties and suspenders where in fashion in honor of Redenbacher who passed away in 1995. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media

Stu Summers takes a peak to make sure everything is in order before an unveiling ceremony for a Orville Redenbacher statue at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012. Summers is director for redevelopment for the city. | Andy Lavalley~Sun-Times Media