Corrections

Recently published Tribune stories about former First United Methodist Church of Gilbert volunteer James Ward Chapman, accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl, have referred to him as “volunteer minister.” Chapman was never ordained as a minister.

A Page A11 story in Friday’s Tribune about U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell’s work on a new GI Bill should have said he represents Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

In Tuesday’s Tribune, a business story on Page A8 should have said space was still available at the Phoenix Convention Center for bookings in 2009 and 2010.

Thursday’s cover story on pages A4-A5 about Gilbert’s plans to attract bird-watchers should have reported the town is seeking money to fund a hydrology study at a new riparian area under construction off Higley Road, between Queen Creek and Ocotillo roads, not the existing area on Guadalupe Road. A suggested educational facility would also go at the new location, if it is built.

A story on Page A5 Friday  about the Queen Creek and Gilbert Highland High School teams going to the robotics national tournament should have reported Highland’s robotics team was the No. 2 seed. The No. 1 seed was the high school team from Las Vegas.

A story about English-Language learners that ran on Saturday’s Page 1 in the East Valley Tribune and inside all other editions should have said that “proficiency” in English for kindergartners is defined by skills like speaking with past and future tense — while allowing for occasional errors.

 A story on Page A3 of Monday’s Tribune on computers soon being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease gave an incorrect location for one of the branches of the Mayo Clinic. It is in Rochester, Minn., not Rochester, N.Y.

In Monday’s Tribune, a Page One story should have said Horse Mesa Dam generates 129,000 kilowatts, enough to power about 29,000 homes. The story incorrectly said it would be enough to power a typical residence for more than nine years.

In Monday’s Tribune, a story on Page A4 should have identified resident Jim Stephens as a former contract worker with the Apache Junction Police Department.

In Friday’s Tribune, a story on Page A7 incorrectly reported that a spokeswoman for Gov. Janet Napolitano said the governor is “likely” to veto a budget measure approved by the Legislature. In fact, Shilo Mitchell only talked about why the governor didn’t like the measure.

In Wednesday's East Valley Tribune an incorrect headline ran on A3. "Finances, eminent domain on ballot in Mesa," should have said "Finances, zoning dispute on ballot in Mesa."

A story should have said the new Chandler history museum would be built on the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chicago Street. The previous story incorrectly said it would be built on the southwest corner.

A story on eastvalleytribune.com about a proposed music theme park in Eloy failed to disclose that the writer who submitted the story is the son of a key lobbyist for the project.

In Tuesday’s Tribune on Page A1, the last name of Judah Nativio was misspelled as Naitivio in a story "Griswold champions Mesa’s potential." Also, it was wrongly reported that Nativio is a candidate in Senate District 19, which should be District 18.

In Friday’s Tribune, a story on Page A6 should have said the Chandler Police Department will use forfeiture funds seized from criminal activity to pay for a new DUI processing truck. The story incorrectly said grant money would be used to fund the purchase.

In Thursday’s Tribune photo information on Page A1 should have said Phil Mickelson won seven times in Scottsdale, Tucson and Palm Springs.

In Tuesday’s Tribune, a Page B6 story said Mesa Dobson girls basketball player Chandi Leith set a school record by sinking seven 3-point field goals.

In Sunday’s Tribune, a Page One story should have said that officers responded to a drive-by shooting near Alma School Road and University Drive.

In Friday’s Tribune, a Page A2 headline should have said work in 2006 on a sewage odor-control facility did reduce odors.

In Friday’s Tribune, an Arts & Life story on Page A12 should have said the Mesa Historical Homes Tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.