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By Times Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007

LAND O'LAKES

Man dies when chevy leaves road, hits pole

A 35-year-old man died Tuesday when his Chevy Trailblazer hit a concrete pole on Collier Parkway around 11:30 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Joe Knebel of Land O'Lakes was heading south on Collier Parkway and drove into the northbound lane. The Trailblazer went off the road and overturned several times before crashing into a power pole. Knebel was not wearing a seat belt, the FHP report said. It is not known what caused the Trailblazer to leave the road.

Store welcomes master knifemaker

Harvey's Hardware will welcome Tony Bose, renowned Case knife crafter, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday at the store, 5400 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Bose is a knifemaker with 35 years of experience and he is a collaborator with W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. A Mother of Pearl collectible knife will be on display, as well as a complete collection of Bose's collaboratives, customized, limited edition Case Saddlehorns - one of Bose's permanent patterns - will be on sale. The knives bear Bose's signature and a special Harvey's Hardware embellishing. Door prizes and special gifts include polishing cloths, bandanas and other accessories. To learn more about W.R. Case including its collectors club, Case College and more, visit www.wrcase.com. Bose's works can be viewed at www.knifetalkforums.com and www.bladeforums.com.

HUDSON

4-week-old's death appears accidental

The investigation continues into the death of a 4-week-old baby after she was found not breathing at home, Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to 15609 Madeline Drive around 9:18 p.m. Tuesday, where they found Naomi Rose Taylor, born Oct. 8. A preliminary investigation shows the baby's mother and father were sleeping with her in the same bed, woke up and noticed she wasn't breathing. Pasco Fire Rescue tried to resuscitate her en route to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, where she was pronounced dead at 9:39 p.m. No foul play is suspected. The infant's death appears to be accidental, according to a preliminary investigation by the Sheriff's Office.

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