2nd Time Called Out for SRT

For those of you who may not have heard, Charlie got called out as an SRT (Special Response Team) member for his second time to assist in a situation that took place at 370th and Jefferson just north of Orange City, IA yesterday.  I headed home for my lunch break at 12:00 p.m. yesterday when shortly thereafter I received a call from Charlie asking if I was home and if I could get his duty boots, pants, and SRT gear together...I knew what that meant.  Although, I got butterflies in my stomach I kept my cool quite a bit better than the very first call he received.  I don't know if it was because it was the second time around now, or if it was because I had no clue what was all involved in this specific situation at all.  Either way, I just tried to remind myself that he is trained in what he does, they have protective gear for a reason, and everything is ultimately in God's hands.  I was happy to receive a call from him shortly after 3:00 p.m. to hear that they were done and that everyone was ok.  Here is the report that was released regarding the situation if you are at all interested in hearing the story:

NEAR SIOUX COUNTY, Iowa (KTIV) -

     A tense situation came to an end Tuesday afternoon in rural Sioux County, Iowa resulting in a man taken into custody.

     It took a joint SWAT team with officers from Sioux County, Plymouth County and Le Mars police to get a man out of a home. That man was Gilberto Trejo-Olmedo.

     Authorities say Olmedo was wanted on several charges including operating while intoxicated, interference with official acts, and disorderly conduct.

     Trejo-Olmedo is an employee at a dairy farm, at 370th Street and Jefferson Avenue, north of Orange City and also lived on the property.

     It all began around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning when Sioux County officials attempted to server their warrant.

     When they arrived at the home, some occupants warned that Trejo-Olmedo, who was sleeping in the basement at the time, may have been armed.

     Officers proceeded to clear the home and employees at the dairy.

     Negotiators worked for more than an hour and a half to get Trejo-Olmedo out, with no success, until about 2:00 p.m.

     "Ultimately what the SWAT team did is administer some gas into the basement, which did bring him out shortly there after and we took him into custody," said Sioux County Sheriff Dan Altena.

     Trejo-Olmedo was taken to the Sioux County Jail where he faces an additional charge of interference with official acts resulting from the standoff.

     His bond has not yet been set.

     Tune into News 4 at six... to see you how the sheriff's department is using a new type of "tip line" to find suspects like Trejo-Olmedo.

There is also a short video that was shot by Channel 4 news out of Sioux City shortly after the arrest was made...and yes Charlie is in it, you should be able to spot him, just look for the tall guy ;)   Here is a link to the video if you're are interested in seeing it:  http://www.ktiv.com/story/15069912/update-man-arrested-identified-following-orange-city-ia-standoff?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6043984

I hope you are all having a great week!

~Jamie~



Zomermaand Reunion "Camp Out"

This past weekend we had a very fun, relaxing and laid back time spent with the Zomermaand Family.  Charlie and I were sad to see Sunday evening come to an end.  We had such a blast at the Zomermaand Reunion "Camp Out" this weekend that took place in Paulina.  It was so nice to see all of our family members, especially those that live far away that we don't get to see very often.  It was nice to catch up and spend some time enjoying the beautiful weather together.  We enjoyed swimming, the guys golfed, we played several outdoor games-Frisbee, bean bag toss, ladder ball and also enjoyed several bon fires as a family.

Here are some pictures I captured from the weekend that I thought I'd share:

Charlie taking his niece Megan's three wheeler out for a spin

Teresa & Jiff being pampered by nieces Erin & Lexi

Spending some time with my niece Zoey

Family gathering at Grandma's cabin for a potluck lunch...yum :)

Grilling the millions of burgers, hot dogs, & brats over one fire for the entire Zomermaand family

Bean Bag Toss & Ladder Ball Golf after the pot luck gathering

Beach time

Charlie playing Frisbee with some cousins, his nephew & nieces

Getting ready to take Zoey on a walk while some went to grab supper put on by the park

Time for a Frisbee Game

We're already looking forward to next years Get Together!!!

4th of July!

What a beautiful 4th of July weekend we had.  I look forward to this weekend every year.  I think this is one of my family's favorite holidays.  We all try to get a couple days off from work, head up to the lakes and enjoy the weekend as a family at my parents cabin on Silver Lake.  We had a great couple of days boating, swimming, skiing, wake boarding, tubing, sun tanning, doing crafts, having water wars, playing bean bag toss, watching fireworks and so much more.  I have an amazing family & I feel so blessed to have had the three days off that I did to spend it with them.

Here are SEVERAL pictures from this weekend that I tought I'd share with all of you.

Charlie, Jamaica & Coyer having a water war

Boat, Swimming & Beach Time

Charlie skiing

Coyer making "Pizza Pies" as he calls them ;)

Coyer having fun with Uncle Charlie

Myself skiing

On Saturday Mom decided she'd rather spend her day in the ER

(Ok not really...but she did go in at 4 a.m. Saturday morning and wasn't released until that evening)

She had sharp back pains, so they did multiple blood tests as well as a CT scan & couldn't find anything :(

She's looking a lot better here than she did earlier that day

(Our WHOLE family decided it would be a good idea if we all went to visit her...we were quite a big clan)

Charlie & Jeff spent Saturday morning playing in a golf tournament with a bunch of other guys including

Kelsie's boyfriend JD...sounded like they had fun-looks like Kedren wanted to go too.

Us girls, Danny & the nephews decided to hit

"Pirates Cove Beach" for the day

Picnic at the beach

Charlie & I took a fishing boat up, so we all took turns out on the fishing boat

Guy time

Girls Craft Night...while the men are out fishing

Coyer decided he wanted to join us and make his own little craft too

Kelsie's finished product (side 1)

Side 2

Mom & Jamaica's (Side 1)

Side 2

Mine

Kansas' (side 1)

Side 2

 Kasondra's (side 1)

Side 2

 

Bean Bag Toss Time & Relaxing

Dad & mom relaxing on the swing outside after being released from the hospital

Us girls decided to take the boat out on the lake

for the fireworks that were being

shot off on Silver Lake the night of the 2nd

(The guys took the fishing boat out)

Some quick family pics. before church Sunday morning

Mom & her girls

Charlie & I

Charlie had to work Monday (the 4th) so we headed back home Sunday night.

But...I just couldn't stand missing the family tradition of going to Arnold's Park & watching

the fireworks on the beach as a family.  So as soon as Charlie got off we headed back up for the night!

A little "cha cha slide" on the beach

Sisters (missin' Kels though)

Beautiful Sunset

We hope you all had a safe & fun 4th as well.  Tonight Charlie & I are looking forward to heading to Paulina when he gets off work as we have the Zomermaand Reunion "Camp Out" there this weekend.  We look forward to lots of swimming, fishing, bonfires, outdoor games & fun spent with the family.  Hopefully I remember to take some pictures to share with you from the weekend!