Mary Tyler 1928-2024
Tyler, Mary L.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Mary Little Tyler, age 95 of Kalamazoo, died peacefully at home on February 4, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1928, the daughter of Alvin and Emily (Tedrow) Little. Mary was a 1946 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Colorado. On October 18, 1952, she married James Tyler in Kalamazoo.
2024-2025 Dues / Trash / Recycle
It’s that time again! The 2024 Dues Form is now available – please print and return with your dues.
Maggie Woodruff 1940-2023
Woodruff, Margaret C. “Maggie”
7/3/1940 – 12/23/2023
Richland
Margaret C Woodruff (Maggie) passed away December 23, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Born in Stephenson MI, a small town up north, on July 3, 1940, Maggie had a way of blending the 3rd with the 4th (and sometimes the 3rd with the Month), making a grand celebration of her Birthday always one to remember and enjoy.
Republic Pickup Delays – July 21 2023
Republic Services was unable to pick up all recycling last Friday (July 21). If yours was not picked up, leave your container curbside. We’re working with Republic on this.
2023 Annual Idlewild Dinner – August 17th
You are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Idlewild Association Dinner and Annual Meeting. Here, we will renew old acquaintances, welcome new neighbors and enjoy a great meal. In addition, Idlewild Association board members will provide a brief report on association activities.
We sincerely hope that you will plan to attend.
When: Thursday, August 17th
Where: Gull Lake Country Club
Cost: $42 per person*
Evening’s program:
6:00 pm – Cocktails on the terrace – Cash Bar and complimentary Hor d’oeuvres
7:00 pm – Buffet Dinner and Ice Cream Sundae Bar
8:00 pm – Report on Idlewild Association activities
*You have two RSVP options:
1) Non-Country Club members: Please print and return this form to Martha Reid on or before August 1st
2) Country Club members who intend on being billed through the Club can simply click here to send an email to the Treasurer, and include your name and # of attendees
Idlewild Deer Steeplechase
Predator Animals in Idlewild?
Updated 08 September: The Clarks put up a trail cam, and earlier this week caught this image of an animal crossing the road in front of their house. It’s a grainy image, to be sure, but at this point it seems like we might have a cougar in the area. The Michigan DNR has been notified. From this photo and an earlier encounter (below), it is estimated to be approximately 4-5ft long, 60lb+.
Update on GLSWA Water Advisory Committee
You may have heard that there are some discussions going on at the Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority concerning PFAS contamination in the area and possible contingency plans in case the underground plumes spread. There was recently a meeting of the Authority’s newly-formed Water Advisory Committee, and we wished to pass along an update to Idlewild residents.
It should be noted that the underground PFAS plumes originating at the site of the former Production Plated Plastics plant on D Ave have not yet (as of the last round of testing) crossed into Ross Township from the West.
Final Yard Waste Pickup is November 30
The final 2021 Republic Services yard waste pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30th for Idlewild.
Idlewild Dumpster Week 2021
THE DUMPSTER WILL ARRIVE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, AND WILL BE LOCATED ACROSS FROM BUCKLEYS (2171 IDLEWILD DR) UNTIL IT’S FULL (WHICH USUALLY DOESN’T TAKE TOO LONG!).
Please remember to pack it as tightly as you can, and do not ovelroad it.
Also, please keep in mind the following items that ARE accepted:
- Drywall and Plaster
- Carpet
- Appliances and Furniture
- Tree Trimmings
- Grass Clippings
… as well as those items that ARE NOT accepted:
- Brick
- Concrete
- Dirt
- Sand
- Gravel
- Rocks
- Tile
- Batteries
- Tires
- Drums of Liquid
- Chemicals
- Electronics
- Asbestos
