The Campbell Reporter

  July 14, 1999    Campbell, California  Since 1999

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    Winston Chew


    Winston Chew's Last Chance

    One man's obsession with nostalgia comes up against the law


    After hearing two years' worth of complaints from Winston Chew's neighbors regarding the agglomeration of debris gathered in his Campbell lot, city council voted to give Chew only 14 days to abate his property. Chew will have until July 20 to eliminate the junk, which one contracting company estimates will fill four 40-foot dumpsters. But what looks like junk to Chew's neighbors is actually the fruit of Chew's lifelong obsession of collecting odds and ends. Chew, who has lived at 1321 Porgy Court in San Jose since November 1996 (the house falls under San Jose's jurisdiction; the lot is in Campbell), has accumulated a myriad of items, including used tires, old wooden boards, chain link fence materials, and a rocking chair, among thousands of other things.   More

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    Project Sentinel

    Nonprofit agency works as community watchdog for fair housing issues.
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    Peninsula Banjo Band

    Volunteer players donate proceeds from performances to charity.
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    Council Watch

    Parks commissioners recommend against dogs using new park at former drive-in.
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Cover Story
Resident given two weeks to remove junk from his property

News
Council Watch: Winchester Drive-In site park

Project Sentinel works against housing discrimination

The Peninsula Banjo Band donates performance proceeds to charity

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Debbie Farmer attempts to explain "Why?"

Music education has many benefits

Notebook
News Stand

Talk of the Town: How should the budget surplus be spent?

Public Citizen: Cartoonist and comedienne Jacqi Bowe

Police Blotter

Gardening
Take a tour of area nurseries

Sports

Sports Briefs

Local athletes prepare for Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game

Moreland, Campbell winning in all-star Little League tournament

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