Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Wayne Aarum and his wife, Julie, in an interview with WKBW-TV about allegations that Wayne Aarum inappropriately touched girls and young women while a youth minister at The Chapel and at Circle C Ranch, a Christian camp he runs in Delevan. 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. The News reported in April on the allegations and Chapel investigation. She also said Aarum on occasion grabbed her from behind and pulled his pelvis tight to her body. 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. Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Teenagers have also historically made up the majority of employees at the camp, working as counselors, in the kitchen or in maintenance roles throughout the summers. They know Mr. Aarum personally, often for decades, and they know he would never intentionally harm anyone.. Aarum recently tested positive for Covid-19 and was seriously ill. and we are celebrating 10 years of building community through these great events. Theyspoke to 19 other individuals including persons who worked at the camp, relatives and local pastors. 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. In late 2019, allegations of abuse against Aarum began picking up momentum when Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer who worked there in 2006, shared her story with leadership at The Chapel. 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. A few months later Wes realized he needed $10,000 more. He has consistently denied all of the allegations against him. What else might develop? "Circle C Ranch is aware of allegations raised against our President. To make a donation,click here. There was a problem saving your notification. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). A Christian minister with ties to a Getzville megachurch and a popular Cattaraugus County youth camp stands accused of sexual misconduct with teen girls -- but he denies the allegations. MinistrySafe, the Texas organization hired by The Chapel to investigate the claims, stated that 27 people came forward to corroborate some of the alleged behaviors, though Aarum denied the allegations. A detailed report written by Norris to State Children and Family Services officials was given Sunday to the 21 women who came forward. Aarum left his role at The Chapel in 2000. The inappropriate behavior included stroking legs and touching clothed breasts and genital areas, according to a letter Norris sent to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. 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. The longtime director of a Christian youth camp in Delevan is refusing to step down despite complaints that he inappropriately touched young women and girls. Some things have changed but these three things will never change! I have been a staff reporter at The Buffalo News since 2002 and currently am part of the watchdog team. Neither I nor MinistrySafe (or any representative of the law firm) have ever offered information for payment to Circle C or Living Waters Ministries. Click here to read a copy of the MinistrySafe report submitted to state officials. I don't know, but one thing I am sure of is that Taddeo and Silvarole will be ready to write about it. 10451 Ashcraft Rd Delevan, NY 14042 One of America's most exciting Christian Camps. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. ContactSarahat STADDEO@Gannett.com or (585) 258-2774. We all knew starting on Monday -- when the campers arrived -- we all could pick out which of our girls were going to receive the most attention, be the favorite and the ones we would keep an eye on, Heather Sticht, a former employee of the camp, said in an interview with 7 Eyewitness News. According to a . For an overview of the site and a few ideas as to how it can help save you time and get you connected with your community, click About Our Website. Less than a week after the USA TODAY Network New Yorkpublished its investigation into the allegations against Aarum in June, Circle C Ranch announced it would pivot its typical summer camp schedule for 2021 to family weekends, which would include parents as well as children. Email:[emailprotected] You have permission to edit this article. "Wayne has ministered to thousands and thousands of kids over the years, and we never heard anything from anybody.". Missed chances:Woman says she reported possible abuse at Circle C Ranch to police years ago. WHAT TO BRING: WHAT NOT TO BRING: But Dekalb defended Aarum as a "true Christian" and said he had done nothing wrong. She said, If they're thinking of sending their children there this summer, I want people to know.. "Waynes work prevents teenage suicides, avoids teen pregnancies, postpones too-young marriages, helps confront bullying at school, teaches how to respond appropriately to parents and authority figures, how to survive peer pressure, and how to defend their faith in a kind, positive way, the board said. Aarum said that he met a year ago with John Camardo, executive pastor at The Chapel, and Camardo told him that he was accused of abuse of spiritual authority and inappropriate interactions but refused to more clearly define those charges. No, he said when asked whether he ever touched anyone inappropriately. Attorney Kimberlee Norris said she interviewed 21 women who alleged inappropriate touch by Aarum. But now that she is an adult, she said she would describe the interactions with girls as intimate and a form of grooming.. An internal investigation earlier this year by Texas attorney Kimberlee Norris found 21 women who alleged Aarum touched them inappropriately when they were teenagers or young women. Camardo did not respond Friday to a voicemail and email seeking comment. According to information shared on its website, Circle C Ranch said state restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the sudden change in programming to include now the parents of children. Last week's investigation by USA TODAY Network New York State Team reporters Sarah Taddeo and Georgie Silvarole is just such an example. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. At this age, he began to take care of his health. Just after the story published, the camp announced a change for how it will operate this summer, emphasizing the presence of families there and not individual teens. There was a problem saving your notification. A copy of the report, which was obtained by 7 Eyewitness News, stated: In the course of the MinistrySafe investigation, these behaviors were communicated: -stroking legs (outside clothing and on bare skin), -touching vaginal area- outside clothing (in shorts or jeans), -touching, rubbing and stroking breasts, outside clothing, -stroking from hips to breasts, clothed, on the side of the body, -pressing penis into back of girl (hugging from behind), -rubbing penis repeatedly in a girls presence, -extended hug of a partially dressed girl", The report stated that 27 people came forward to corroborate some of the alleged behaviors, including hand rubbing inside of thighfailing to honor preference NOT to be touched and meeting 1/1 with girls late into the night.. Powered by Kenny & Elle Campbell and friends of victims of abuse. If you are an abuse survivor, or you would like to share your experiences about the events described above, please send an email to Charlie.Specht@wkbw.com or Hannah.Buehler@wkbw.com. Aarum has denied the allegations and continues to serve on staff at the camp. 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. "So much so, we are changing our traditional schedule to give your family the chance to experience everything we are offering this year.". Weve asked for any information they can give ustheyve given us nothing, Aarum said. That always raises the risk that someone will find the teacher to be too close for comfort. I can honestly say no., Aarum added, Did someone contact them before MinistrySafe did? Aarum and the Circle C board members did not respond when asked how this . The suit is seeking more than $2.5 million in damages for "harm to reputation, mental anguish, humiliation, embarrassment, and emotional injury," as well as an additional $625,000 in financial damages, according to court filings. He continues as First Baptist Church of Arcade pastor and Circle C Ranch director. That man was Mr. Ross Barker a businessman from Toronto. At 18 years of age he was the lifeguard at Pine brook, a very unique teen camp in Pennsylvania whose founder was Percy Crawford. I still dont know, although they have accused me and pretty much condemned me, I dont know what Im accused of, Aarum said. 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Circle C Ranch, the Christian children's camp in western New York facingallegations that its director has inappropriately touched teenage girls, announced drastic changes to its summer plans this week. Its all lightweight stuff theyre bringing up anyway, Dekalb said. The Ranch owed (Snell) a heightened, fiduciary duty of care because they held themselves out as being able to provide a safe and secure environment for children, the lawsuit read. 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 spanning decades. According to a report released by Ministry Safe. I remember a lot of hugs lasting a little too long.. Little id any of us realize what a blessing that would be, as the Winter Snow Camps have brought in thousands of campers with hundreds of them accepting Christ.. The Chapel first hired MinistrySafe in 2019 to improve its policies after unrelated sexual abuse allegations at its Lockport worship site were reported by The Buffalo News in 2019. Other inappropriate behaviors allegedly occurred during his time as Circle C Ranch director, since 2000, although none of the complaints related to behavior within the past five years. Some of the allegations date back to the 1990s, when Aarum ran a ministry program for high school students at The Chapel. Wondering what your camper will need? ORIGINAL STORY:. Bob asked when he would pay it back? It would have all the mystique of the Old West and it would look like a town in the 1800s. Wayne Aarum and his wife, Julie, in an interview with WKBW-TV about allegations that Wayne Aarum inappropriately touched girls and young women while a youth minister at The Chapel and at Circle C Ranch, a Christian camp he runs in Delevan. If you are interested in helping out please fill out the application below! Yet for decades this alleged abuse continuedeven though leadership at both The Chapel and Circle C Ranch were confronted about Aarum's conduct at least 20 times in the past 24 years. Follow heronTwitter @Sjtaddeo. If I have offended you, I will apologize, he said during a church service in April. Many of these people say he could not have possibly done what he is accused. The family camp experience includes activities likechapel services, all-you-can-eat meals, horseback riding, laser tag androck wall climbing, according to the website, andfamilies will stay overnight together in the camp's on-site lodging. 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. Aarum is seeking $3.1 million in damages. 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. Some former staff said Aarum typically targeted specific girls who were pretty, slim, emotionally fragile or those who had father issues and that girls complained to staff asking for help in avoiding [Aarum]., In a March statement, The Chapels board and pastoral leadership said both their leadership and MinistrySafe have found the allegations to be credible.. Circle C Ranch, the Christian children's camp in western New York facing allegations that its director has inappropriately touched teenage girls, announced drastic changes to its summer. After article publication, the law firm has been inundated with calls and emails from additional fact witnesses and victims. Miracle after Miracle, God has provided for Circle C Ranch and as long as God continues to provide, we will continue to serve Him! 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. That investigation found more than 20 women who said Wayne Aarum touched them inappropriately or fostered inappropriate and abusive relationships with them, both at The Chapel in the 1990s and later at Circle C Ranch, according to a report prepared by MinistrySafe investigator Kimberlee Norris. Women allege WNY Christian camp director has abused teens since 1990s. 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. But 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a former employee at the youth camp who said she has spoken with one of the alleged survivors. Chapel leaders say they began hearing troubling allegations about Aarum in October 2019 and again in February 2020. Michael Kilian is executive editor of the Democrat and Chronicle. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We sift through all the news to give you a concise, informative look at the top headlines and must-read stories every weekday. Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife.". The work poses many challenges. Circle C stands for "Christ Centered" which is the purpose and continues to be the. It made me mad watching the interview., Aarum, reached by phone denies that and all the allegations, saying again he wants the opportunity to talk with "anyone who has a problem with him. Victims come forward in Circle C sexual-misconduct case. In her lawsuit, Snell accused Circle C Ranch and its parent organization, Living Waters Ministries, of negligently retaining Aarum on staff and thus allowing him unfettered and unsupervised access to minors on the campgrounds and during other activities, according to the court filing. In late 2019, allegations of abuse began picking up momentum when Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer who worked there in 2006, shared her story with leadership at The Chapel. None agreed to interviews on the recordfor this story, and they didnot provide additional sources who would be willing to comment on the record.". Click here to read the internal investigation. When you are a leader of a church and somebody comes to you and says somebody on your staff abused kids while he was on your staff, what would you expect him to do? the speaker said. 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 . More: Christian camp Circle C announces changes to summer program after abuse allegations surface. Aarum said in his lawsuit that the relationship between the church and the camp began to cool after the death of church founder James Andrews in 1999 and the start of a more expansionist and financially oriented management of the church under new Lead Pastor Jerry Gillis. That's a Christian camp for young people nearDelevan, New York, a village southeast of Buffalo and southwest of Rochester. Got a story tip or comment? The Chapel also hired MinistrySafe, an independent legal firm that looks into abuse allegations in Christian settings, to investigate allegations that abuse occurred at The Chapel in the 1990s. 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. Wes said none its for the Lord. As Ross Barker said, without Marge we would have never made it. How true! 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. He met Margaret Stevenson who had been born on a farm in Pennsylvania (which would prepare her for life at the Ranch). Aarum denied such behavior last week, saying, I can tell you right now I never did thatand I would love an opportunity to talk to them.. More history on Circle C Ranch can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_C_Ranch. I dont want any more children to be affected. Sometimes he would grab her from behind and pull his pelvis tight to her body, she said. Please consider becoming a digital subscriber. Such stories cannot be rushed. To more or less prime the pump?. Wayne S. Aarum claimed in a defamation lawsuit that The Chapel and its executive pastor, John Camardo, engaged in a sustained campaign of . But she never saw any improvement in Wayne Aarums behavior, she said. Earlier this week, Circle C Ranch staff members said the camp is open to house Afghan refugees arriving on U.S. soil after fleeing the Talibans takeover in the country, according to the story from WIVB in Buffalo. DeKalb suggested that the allegations were part of a campaign by Chapel leaders to acquire the youth camp. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. Call our office at: (716) 492-3687. My evaluation of credibility is based upon 30 years of past experience interacting with fact witnesses and abuse survivors. A number of women former high school youth group members under Aarums leadership brought allegations of sexual and emotional abuse against Aarum from that time period earlier this year. I dont want any more children to come through his camp.. $10- ages 10+ $5- ages under 10 Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. 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. But the allegations are from a small percentage of the young people Aarum has worked with over the years. Im not anonymous, she said. 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In her lawsuit, filed last month in Cattaraugus County under the state Child Victims Act, Snell claims Aarum, 55, touched her inappropriately between 2008 and 2015, when she was a minor, including touching her genitals, breasts and buttocks; rubbing her inner and upper thighs and pressing his pelvis into her back. Circle C Ranch Director Wayne Aarum filed a $2.5M lawsuit against The Chapel the same day the USA Today Network reported abuse allegations by former camp staffers. It makes a difference to people of all backgrounds and life experiences. To honor, Glorify and exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. 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. I pledge to you this:TheD&Cteam will do its best to serve Greater Rochester and each of our readers every single day. 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. 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 This was maybe 12 or so years ago. We have TWO options for bringing campers to Snow Camp. The longtime director of a Christian youth camp in Delevan is refusing to step down despite complaints that he inappropriately touched young women and girls at the camp and when he was a youth pastor in the 1990s at one of the areas largest churches. He has the backing of the camps board of trustees, which released a response to Norris report stating that there is no substantial evidence supporting the claims. Besides doing the cooking, she became the office manager, the accountant, head of the medical dept, and a mother to their 2 sons, Wes & Wayne. All fourdid not respond. And this started 20 years ago, said Fancher. 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. OPTION 2: Form your OWN GROUP (Adult supervisors will be responsible for the students they bring) TO REGISTER OR ASK QUESTIONS: Click Here! Circle C Ranch has provided a written response on its website in response to these allegations. I am who I am. He was an authority figure and an adult; they were teenagers. Camps are also required to collect information about the vaccination status of each camper and staff member, and perform health screenings upon arrival. Click here to read the full statement from The Chapel. A camp director and pastor with ties to a megachurch in western New York has been accused of inappropriately touching more than 20 women when they were teenage girls. Investigation: 16 women say this pastor and camp president abused them. 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. In a March 26 interview with Buffalo TV station WKBWs 7 Eyewitness News Aarum said he had not been given the opportunity to defend himself by MinistrySafe and that witnesses who supported him had not been interviewed. The accused, Wayne Aarum, is the director of Circle C Ranch camp in Delevan, New York. Leaders at The Chapel said they, through MinistrySafe, also reported the allegations to law enforcement. In the interests of fairness, the two reporters pursued interviews with supporters of Aarum. The conduct was at times private and at other times out in the open when other camp staffers would be able to witness it, according to Snells lawsuit. Mr. Petereson was willing to sell the land for the price of the mortgage $14,800. WAYNE AARUM. Aarum, in recent sermons, has compared the accusations to Jesus being crucified by people he helped, as reported by The Roys Report. Carnahan said she was not among the 21 unidentified women cited in the investigative report. 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