NORFOLK
John R. Broderick, Old Dominion University's acting president during the search for a permanent top administrator, received a temporary $70,000 raise Monday, increasing his salary to $282,000 per year.
The Boards of Visitors made the raise retroactive to June 15, when Broderick assumed the duties of Roseann Runte, who left to take the same job at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He will receive the extra pay until a new president is on board. The board also voted to review Broderick's original salary when he returns to his vice president job.
Board Rector Marc Jacobson also announced Monday that further interviews with candidates for president will be held over the next 15 days in closed meetings at undisclosed locations.
- Matthew Bowers
VIRGINIA BEACH
About 50 attend rally supporting McCain
A group calling itself Virginia Veterans for McCain held its first Hampton Roads function Monday with an Oceanfront rally for the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.
About 50 people gathered for the 11 a.m. event at the Naval Aviation Monument at 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Rep. Thelma Drake, a Republican who represents the 2nd District and is running for re-election in November against Democratic challenger Glenn Nye, spoke at the rally.
Drake touted Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, as a strong candidate on military issues.
- Aaron Applegate
NORFOLK
Play Day will be held at Tarrallton Park
The city, in conjunction with the nonprofit organization KaBoom, will host a Play Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tarrallton Community Park.
Free activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, kickball and carnival games.
Free snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy will also be offered at the event.
The first 300 participants who register starting at 9:30 a.m. will win prizes.
Although the event is for all ages, children 7 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For information, call (757) 441-2400.
- Debbie Messina
CHESAPEAKE
City creates tourism advisory board
The city has created an advisory board to help with tourism and marketing efforts, as well as public relations.
The Tourism Advisory Board is made up of representatives from Chesapeake's hotel, retail and restaurant communities.
The chairman of the board is Jon Siebring of the Chesapeake Marriott.
- Mike Saewitz
NORFOLK
Church to host free party in Shoop Park
Mount Hermon Baptist Church will host its Community Outreach Day in the Shoop Park section of Norfolk on Saturday.
The free party is in its second year.
It includes children's activities, health screening, entertainment, music and Bible and food basket giveaways.
The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. event is open to the public and will be held on the church grounds at 3101 Lens Ave. For information, call (757) 855-7989.
- Steven G. Vegh
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