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The Wild Jeffrey was founded in 1977 by the original Wild Jeffrey who believed his way of thinking should be shared with the world. The man who made it all possible was John-Gary Kostelyk III who saw the wisdom in Wild Jeffrey's philosophy. Kostelyk was the one who funded the beginning of the organization and for a while it was the most popular way of life in North America.
Quickly the Way decreased in popularity and many Wild Jeffers found themselves in harsh judgement by their peers. The way was continued quietly for years, maintained by descendents of John-Gary and Wild Jeffrey. It became customary for the first born son of the current Wild Jeffrey to name their child after them so they may take over the business when the time was right.
It was only very recently that the Way became popular once more. This was all thanks to Arie Kostelyk who worked tirelessly on advertising and showing the beauty of the practice. Now we have thousands of memebers all over North America and are looking to expand globally soon.
Wild Jeffrey is the third in the line of Wild Jeffreys. He started as Wild Jeffrey when he was 38 after his father retired to build luxury refrigerators. He is a large advocate for the "ouch" hiking chants as he has a record number of foot injuries. He visits the Wild Jeffrey head quarters once a year, the least of any Jeffrey so far. His passion for the Way might be the strongest out of all the Jeffreys so far, possibly a result of the fact that he was raised since birth to be Wild Jeffrey. In fact, the Wild Jeffrey way was created only a few months after his birth.
Though all Wild Jeffreys have been highly respected, this one may be the most well respected in the community because he was the one to end the judgement and predejuice that they faced in everyday life by being a Wild Jeffer.
We salute you, Wild Jeffrey!
Arie Kostelyk is the first Kostelyk after John-Gary III to be so involved with the Way. After John-Gary's successor, Gary-John I lost the family fortune by investing in WIld Jeffrey II's refrigerators, the two families fell out. Arie is thefirst one to repare that bond. He helped popularize the Way in the areas surrounding Rathtrevor and soon it spread to the mainland.
Arie is known for his voice impressions, extreme haircuts and devout faith to the Way. You might find him scarfing down wings like there's no tomorrow in the Upstairs resteraunt of a grocery store or making clear the way of Wild Jeffrey and the "Ouch" Hiking Chants on hikes with his family. There are few people willing to dedicate so much time and energy to the Wild Jeffrey way. Though he may be at Wild Jeffrey's right hand, he still serves the Way with the same respect and wonder we all do.
Thank you truly, Arie.