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ContactSarahat STADDEO@Gannett.com or (585) 258-2774. This website was created for residents in order to provide you with more convenience and opportunities to share ideas and information; get news and announcements; access an online resource center for important I, myself, personally 20 years ago sat down with Mr. Wes (Wayne Aarums father) and said, I love Wayne with all my heart, but I saw him interact in a way that was just inappropriate. , Fancher said he also has heard firsthand accounts from women who are truly victims.. Aarum has denied the allegations and continues to serve on staff at the camp. 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"I wish I had a more accurate way to respond to some of these things people are saying.". Attorney Kimberlee Norris said she interviewed 21 women who alleged inappropriate touch by Aarum. I have zero recollection of that. "He totally denies any wrongdoing whatsoever," said Dekalb, who is also a former member of the Chapel board. Bill wanted to make sure that every building was winterized so the camp could operate year round. Both of the local jurisdictions that were contacted in this investigation had determined that, given the passage of time (in some cases) or the nature of non-criminal allegations (in others), the allegations are not believed to be subject to criminal prosecution, they stated on The Chapel website. Dekalb appeared to place blame on the women who have come forward, even though leaders at The Chapel have described them as credible and courageous. Prior to becoming director of Circle C Ranch, Aarum worked as a youth pastor atBuffalo-area megachurch The Chapel in the 1990s. This was maybe 12 or so years ago. In the interests of fairness, the two reporters pursued interviews with supporters of Aarum. A friend of Ross & Wes was a man named Bob Lowe who was a very successful businessman. The lawsuit alleges The Chapel's executive pastor, John Camardo, used the abuse allegations against Aarum as a way to damage Aarum'sreputation and ability to conduct business, according to the filings. And at its best, local journalism reveals truths that leaders and institutions of importance would much prefer remain hidden. Chelsea Carnahan, 28, recounted how Aarum would stroke her back and hair, hold her hand and touch her legs during one-on-one counseling sessions and talks when she was a Pioneer High School student from 2006 to 2010. And this started 20 years ago, said Fancher. At this age, he began to take care of his health. On week ends there would be scores of men donating their time to help build the camp and Wes wife Marge was kept very busy feeding all these volunteers. information shared on its website on Monday. I have been a staff reporter at The Buffalo News since 2002 and currently am part of the watchdog team. Marges love for the Lord led her, along with her other jobs, to be the teacher of a womens weekly Bible study. I think she is in a place in her life where shes ready to come forward, the former employee said. Many of these people say he could not have possibly done what he is accused. There was documentation of people going to Wayne and saying, Hey listen, like, we love you, but you need to be careful of this.' BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) Three days after sexual misconduct allegations were raised about a Cattaraugus County youth camp director -- allegations the camp director denied -- additional women have come forward to say that they either witnessed or experienced as teenagers inappropriate sexual contact by Wayne Aarum. Wes said he didnt know. Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Daryl Dekalb, a Circle C Ranch Board Member, appeared to place blame on the women who have come forward, even though leaders at The Chapel have described them as credible and courageous. After Bible School, University and Seminary Wes went full time into the Lords work. all you can eat pancakes, eggs, juice, and coffee. It would have board-walks, hitching rails, a Sheriffs office with two cells, an old country store, a dining hall, a chapel, cabins that could accommodate 192 campers plus 32 counselors, a swimming hole (pond) and a corral that contained a herd of horses. It's particularly true, though, when enterprising reporters receivea good story tip and stay with it until they get to the heart of an important story that otherwise would never have been told. That was of the Lord. Click here to read the internal investigation report provided by Circle C Ranch. After meeting Wes and both of them realizing that someday they would be a team she went to Bible School to be better prepared to be the wife of a preacher. None agreed to interviews on the recordfor this story, and they didnot provide additional sources who would be willing to comment on the record.". My byline has run in the Ithaca Journal, USA Today, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and the New York Times. What else might develop? In its response to Norris report, the Circle C Ranch board suggests that the volume of complaints against Aarum was related to the work he did, often with troubled teenagers. Read the full story from News Staff Reporter Jay Tokasz. Specifically, in a portion of the story about Circle C's legal counsel having recommended at a meeting that Aarum resign, they took these steps: "The USA TODAY NETWORKreached out to Wayne Aarum, his son Josh Aarum, andboard members Daryl Dekalb and Wes Aarum Jr.for comment specifictothis matter. Ross had been a board member of Canadian Youth for Christ when Wes had been the President and was such a blessing to that ministry. Does public speaking or speaking in a group make you nervous? The camps parent corporation, Living Waters Ministries, said in response: At the outset, a flat statement: Wayne Aarum, the Operations Director of the Circle C Ranch, never engaged in any of the conduct described in Ms. Norriss report.. Weve asked for any information they can give ustheyve given us nothing, Aarum said. I dont want anyone else to have to go through what I went through. 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Last week, 7 Eyewitness News reported that at least 21 women have come forward to lawyers hired by The Chapel at Crosspoint to probe allegations of inappropriate touching and contact with girls by Aarum, a former employee of The Chapel who worked there in the 1990s. I worked in the ministry, my wife and I have worked in this ministry, all of those same years that theyre talking about. It is a credit to Taddeo's and Silvarole's reporting that they did everything humanly possible to find out more about what has occurred over the years at Circle C. Ranch. Some members defended Camardos handling of the situation, including an unidentified board member in the meeting who pointed to the Catholic Diocese of Buffalos troubles in recent years for sweeping all of this stuff under the rug.. Wondering what your camper will need? God knew that Wes would need a man that would be a confidant, a prayer partner, on who could give wise counsel and one who had the same soul-winning burden and vision for the camp that he had. These persons said they'dwitnessedAarumsactions, or heard aboutthemfrom staff or loved ones. Prior to 2020, when COVID-19 preventedthe camp from operating in the summer, Circle C Ranch would host grade and high school-agedchildren without their parents, according to former camp staff. Pastor accused of touching girls sues Amherst church over allegations. The investigation yielded an extraordinary amount of corroborating evidence from third party sources, most of whom were former staff members. Keeping his hands on their bodies way too long when it wasnt necessary at all.. In response to that written statement, Kimberly Norris, one of the founders of MinistrySafe, and the attorney who did The Chapel investigation provided the following information: "Neither the Circle C board (or its parent corporation, Living Waters Ministries) has ever contacted me, MinistrySafe or the law firm of Love & Norris. But in 2020, something changed. At least 21 women have come forward to lawyers hired by The Chapel at Crosspoint to probe allegations of inappropriate touching and contact with girls by Wayne Aarum, a former employee of The Chapel who worked there in the 1990s. We sift through all the news to give you a concise, informative look at the top headlines and must-read stories every weekday. But she never saw any improvement in Wayne Aarums behavior, she said. Percy, as they wanted to call him, was considered by many to be the founder of the Christian Camp Ministry. 7 Eyewitness News has also heard from more than a dozen people who have reached out to defend Aarum. She said, If they're thinking of sending their children there this summer, I want people to know.. Click here to read the statement from Circle C Ranch. She said she reported her complaints to Camardoafter Aarums denials were posted online at the camp website. "Circle C Ranch is aware of allegations raised against our President. Camps are also required to collect information about the vaccination status of each camper and staff member, and perform health screenings upon arrival. Drew Silleman. Getzville in New York, from 1991 to 2000 before becoming director of Circle C Ranch. Cattaraugus County Sheriff's officials confirmed that they are investigating the matter. Norris also wrote to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services with a list of dozens of inappropriate actions alleged against Aarum, including entering cabins without knocking or announcing himself, while girls were changing clothes; meeting alone with girls in his office after lights out; whispering intimate statements to girls, such as I love you and You are so beautiful; and giving back massages that included rubbing of girls buttocks. If you are interested in helping out please fill out the application below! The Circle C Homeowners Association is a non-profit corporation governed by a seven member Board of Directors. DeKalb suggested that the allegations were part of a campaign by Chapel leaders to acquire the youth camp. Aarum, who was a youth pastor at The Chapel, a large Buffalo-area church, and later the camp president at Circle C Ranch, a Christian camp in rural Cattaraugus County, was a well-known. Last week's investigation by USA TODAY Network New York State Team reporters Sarah Taddeo and Georgie Silvarole is just such an example. Last week, Aarum filed a civil lawsuit against The Chapel alleging defamatory statements. The owner of this property was George Peterson who was a board member of the Bible Conference Wes directed. As you've read, Taddeo and Silvarole spent months speaking to 16 women who described inappropriate and uncomfortable encounters with the man who hasbeen camp director or president for many years at Circle C Ranch. To more or less prime the pump?. Wes had been a youth pastor, pastor, evangelist, leader in Youth for Christ and director of a Bible Conference. Read the original investigation: These women say a Western NY pastor, Christian camp president abused them as teenagers, Aarum sues The Chapel: Pastor accused of abusing teens sues Buffalo megachurch The Chapel for $2.5M. If you are new to the Web site, be sure to complete the Sign Up information to receive a password to the private and secured portions of the site, as well as be added to our email list. That man was Mr. Ross Barker a businessman from Toronto. They initiated the whole process because she wanted [him] not to be able to work with kids anymore. Speaking the truth to a difficult situation can be met with hostility, fear, and a wide variety of other responses., The boards own investigative report also suggested that the unidentified women cited in Norris report may have misinterpreted Aarums gestures of good will because of a common type of trauma in their past that makes them ultra-sensitive to certain kinds of verbal Bible teaching or certain physical actions such as hugs that are entirely appropriate and not at all offensive to other women in the same circumstances.. In school, our teachers told us to "show our math," or how we worked out a problem. and we are celebrating 10 years of building community through these great events. Kens wife Joann was an R.N and she worked in a local hospital to help support them while the camp was being built. Click here to read a copy of the MinistrySafe report submitted to state officials. Officials at the Chapel said they were first made aware in 2019 of allegations about Aarum's inappropriate behavior at the camp and took that information to the Circle C Ranch board, according . But now that she is an adult, she said she would describe the interactions with girls as intimate and a form of grooming.. Click here to read the internal investigation. Bob asked how much interest? Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Reach him at mkilian@gannett.com. Hed get uncomfortably close to my face, and I remember thinking as a teenager about the tension of him being so close to my face, like is he trying to kiss me? said Carnahan, who now lives near Tampa and works in a restaurant. Sticht said she brought the complaints to Wes Aarum, the brother of Wayne Aarum who was also involved in ministry at the camp. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Wayne Aarum, a former senior high minister atThe Chapel at Crosspointin Getzville, New York, current pastor ofFirst Baptist Churchin Arcade, New York, and the operator ofCircle C Ranchyouth camp in Delevan, New York, stands accused of sexually assaulting at least twenty-one girls spanning decades. Aarum, 55,remains in his position as director of Circle C Ranch. WHAT TO BRING: WHAT NOT TO BRING: That was of the Lord. I have been a staff reporter at The Buffalo News since 2002 and currently am part of the watchdog team. investigation by USA TODAY Network New York State Team reporters Sarah Taddeo and Georgie Silvarole, These women say a Western NY pastor, Christian camp president abused them as teenagers, How emotional, spiritual abuse creates lasting trauma, Woman says she reported possible abuse at Circle C Ranch to police years ago, the camp announced a change for how it will operate this summer, Christian camp Circle C announces changes to summer program after abuse allegations surface, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Wes Aarum preaches at Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake in 2012. Women allege WNY Christian camp director has abused teens since 1990s. Percy, as he wanted to be called, was considered by many as the founder of the Christian Camping Ministry. We've seen nothing, heard nothing, and they're operating from an anonymous standpoint with everybody, and we believe they have an agenda to take over the ranch," Dekalb added. READ THE FULL INVESTIGATION:These women say a Western NY pastor, Christian camp president abused them as teenagers, Lasting trauma:He was my identity: How emotional, spiritual abuse creates lasting trauma. Its all lightweight stuff theyre bringing up anyway, Dekalb said. I found each of the women to be credible; patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed. Some Chapel members expressed anger and frustration over how leadership handled the investigation of Aarum, who was popular with many people connected to the church. Chapel leaders learned a few months later about additional allegations of inappropriate behavior by Aarum during his time as a church staff member from 1991 to 2000. When the camp went to pay Bob back he made it a gift to the ministry. He continues as First Baptist Church of Arcade pastor and Circle C Ranch director. Wayne Aarum, a former senior high minister at The Chapel at Crosspoint in Getzville, New York, current pastor of First Baptist Church in Arcade, New York, and the operator of Circle C Ranch youth camp in Delevan, New York, stands accused of sexually assaulting at least twenty-one girls in the 1990s. Editor's note: There are descriptions of alleged sexual abuse and opinions about survivors of alleged abuse that may be triggering to abuse survivors. She also attended First Baptist Church of Arcade, where Aarum is pastor, and volunteered at the Circle C Ranch in the winter. Website Terms & Conditions | CCHOA Privacy Policy| Social Media Policy | Feedback, Copyright 2015 2022 Circle C Ranch HOA | Design by Austin Web Design.com, South West Austin Toastmasters Welcomes Circle C Residents, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_C_Ranch. Daryl Dekalb, a Circle C board director, says that Aarum is a True Christian. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive," Aarum said in an email to USA TODAY Network reporters on April 28, 2021. Few of the women who came forward during the investigation knew other; the behavior complained of spanned DECADES. 1.) We have reporters standing by. You have permission to edit this article. Mr. Barker became the Vice-president and chairman fo the Circle C Ranch Board adn has worked with Wes in that capacity up to this very day. All fourdid not respond. She was saved as a teenager, went to Buffalo and became a Registered Nurse. Pine brook was a great soul-winning camp and that summer hundreds of teens accepted Christ. The church hired Norris last October to investigate. Aarum and his supporters have maintained that he is unable to properly address claims being brought against him because he doesnt know who has made them. I don't know, but one thing I am sure of is that Taddeo and Silvarole will be ready to write about it. A former camper and staff member at Circle C Ranch,a Christian camp in Cattaraugus County, has filed a lawsuit against the camp and its president, Wayne Aarum, accusing Aarum of grooming and sexually victimizing her between the ages of 9 and 16. One of America's most exciting Christian Camps. Aarum also said in a video posted to the Circle C Ranch website this summer that he never received complaints at the time the alleged abuse occurred about his behavior in either positions he's held at The Chapel or at Circle C Ranch. According to a report released by Ministry Safe. Thursday, April 8, 2021. Oh, and if you have a good story tip, on any subject, please let us know. If you are not a subscriber, or if you want a friend or loved one to enjoy the D&C like you do, please share this link with them featuring special subscription offers:https://bit.ly/3zlqulC. In an interview in March with WKBW-TV, Aarum said he had "zero recollection" of touching anyone inappropriately. Furthermore, Taddeo and Silvarole included what could be learned about how camp leaders dealt with complaints made about Aarum: "Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. New York, and the operator of Circle C Ranch youth camp in Delevan, New York, stands accused of sexually assaulting at least twenty-one girls in the 1990s. Aarum and the Circle C board members did not respond when asked how this . The camp was going to be a western town called Circle C Ranch (Circle C standing for Christ centered) and it would be legally owned by the Lord. But the allegations are from a small percentage of the young people Aarum has worked with over the years. No, he said when asked whether he ever touched anyone inappropriately. This website was created for residents in order to provide you with more convenience and opportunities to share ideas and information; get news and announcements; access an online resource center for important association documents and forms; join discussion forums; utilize the member directory; and much more. This helps build confidence among readers inthe validity of the work. While at that camp Wes got to thinking that maybe someday he would be able to start a camp where young people could come to know Christ. But the allegations are from a small percentage of the young people Aarum has worked with over the years. Little did he realize that 23 years later God would let him have the desire of his heart. Click here to read the full statement from The Chapel. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. The camp is veering from its traditional model this summer, insteadfocusing on "Family Camp Weekends" in July and August, according to information shared on its website on Monday. He was an authority figure and an adult; they were teenagers. The leadership of New York Christian camp Circle C Ranch defended operations director Wayne Aarum against claims that he engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with multiple girls beginning decades ago, saying an internal investigation showed there was "no substantial credible evidence" of misconduct. Anne Stych is a writer in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you are new to the Web site, be sure to complete the Sign Up information to receive a password to the private and secured portions of the site. Chelsea Carnahan told The News that Aarum stroked her back, hair and legs during one-on-one counseling sessions when she was a Pioneer High School student from 2006 to 2010. Aarums lawsuit was filed by Amherst attorneys Steven K. Long and Olivia T. Paulo-Lee on Wednesday, the same day the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle published a detailed account quoting several other women who alleged inappropriate contact. During his tenure at The Chapel, pastors spoke to Aarum multiple times about his conduct with girls in the youth group, according to excerpts from Aarums employee personnel file at The Chapel. The lawsuit alleges that leadership of The Chapel have become aware of the growing value of the camp property and that Camardo has sought since 2019 to dig up dirt on Aarum, with the aim of hurting his reputation and creating a more favorable board of directors to control the Circle C Ranch camp and the use and disposition of its land.. He bought drugs on this website https://terrace-healthcare.com/news/generic-cialis.html. The camp was going to be a western town called Circle 'C' Ranch (Circle 'C' standing for Christ centered) and it would be legally owned by the . Another alleged victim wrote to the I-Team that the inappropriate contact such as the unsolicited long hugs and hands near or on the breasts and hips were so disturbing that the youth group she was a part of confronted Aarum and his father. It matters in suburbs. But Dekalb defended Aarum as a "true Christian" and said he had done nothing wrong. In a written response to the allegations posted on its website, Circle C leaders defended Aarum, saying he has been systematically denied the right of every person in the American systemto know and confront accusers, and alleged that The Chapels leadership turned to social media influencers and the pastors of other churches to help distribute its anonymous claims., The leaders said sponsoring anonymous claims is directly counter to the Bibles specific teachings., In another documentone of seven on the siteCircle C accused the Chapel, a megachurch with an enormous budget, well over $12 million annually, of trying to acquire the Ranchs property, a very choice 315 acres of rural land, by demanding a board restructuring to exclude members of the family that began the Ranch in 1968 and has run it ever since.. Are celebrating 10 years of building community through these great events camps are also required to information. 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