Code,915033
Subject,Norma Rodgers
Date,7/19/12
Interviewer,Gabriele Haligan-Taylor
Abstract,"Norma Rodgers is a ""boomerang"" resident of the Cleveland area, in that she grew up in the city and moved away before returning to settle with her husband in Shaker Heights. Norma is a graudate of Hiram College and married to a retired pyschologist who worked for the Cleveland Clinic. In the interview Norma discusses at length the desirability of living in Shaker, particularly its close proximity to the city's cultural areas which were vitally important to her and her family. "
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Special Notes,Background noise of some sort begins around the 26 min mark and carries through the rest of the interview.
Minutes: ,32 minutes
0,Introduction. Grew up in Cleveland and attended Hiram College. Married and settled in Shaker Heights.
1,Has lived in Shaker for 15 years. Husband is a psychologist who took a job at Cleveland Clinic and when they returned from California they knew they wanted to live in Shaker Heights. 
2,They were excited and eager to live in the community. Liked the history of the area. discusses the Van Sweringen brothers and the planning of the community.
3,Continued discussion of Van Sweringen planning. This in many ways made living in Shaker desirable.
4,"Rodgers talks about the range of homes available in Shaker, from modest to wealthy."
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6,Describes the government of the community. Both of her daughters attended Shaker schools.
7,Grew up in Cleveland but lived in California prior to returning. Looked up real estate ads before moving.
8,Very happy when they returned. Not hard to find a nice house in any range. Initially lived in a different house that had a basement and three floors
9,Current house is much newer. Used the rapid to go downtown but husband worked at Cleveland Clinic which was just a quick drive through the park area.
10,Clinic was close and convienent. Close to downtown and any job really. Husband is retired now but could be home in 20 mins.
11,Went downtown when you needed to. Rodgers was not a big shopper. Very close University Circle and Severance Hall. Her and her husband were very interested in the orchestra.
12,Shaker has grown regularly but not hugely. The city is well run with good libraries and cultural areas which were important to the Rodgers.
13,"""Ideal place to have orchestra tickets."" Even if you are going downtown its only 15 mins each way which is lovely. "
14,"Special thing about Shaker is that it is a planned community. Shopping, residential, and cultural aspects are easy to find and get to. If you want more extensive shopping you can go to other suburbs."
15,Being so close to cultural areas have been beneficial to daughters. Grocery shopping available in Shaker.
16,Discusses shopping thats available to Shaker residents and the convience of those resources.
17,Some shopping done by Rodgers at Shaker Square but certainly went to restaurants in that area.
18,Close proximity of University Circle has been helpful and convient for her family.
19,Talks about the frequency of dining in Shaker and programs tied to that. Many cultural aspects of Shaker depend on the residents of Shaker both in patronage and in terms of financial support.
20,Cultural outlets of available to Shaker residents. Comparison to west side.
21,Hard to avoid being involved in community. Rodgers was very involved herself in community organizations.
22,"""If you open your mouth in a meeting you're asked to be on a committee."" Community involvement reinforces strength of the city in many ways."
23,How the community supports the cultural aspects Shaker. Describes daughters interest in art and how living in Shaker has impacted that.
24,"So many of the concerts are on the east side, a short drive from home all year long. "
25,"Lots of different kinds of people are represented in Shaker. Wealth of people, not just wealthy people. "
26,Benefits of living close to so many cultural institutions. Reaction to centennial.
27,"Interested to see what happens with the celebration, fun time to be in Shaker. People moving in and getting involved immediately."
28,"""Good place to be"" Whether you are old or young Shaker is a fun and interesting place to be. Rapid allows access to many other areas."
29,Rapid and the mobility it provides. Programs provided by artistic outlets.
30,No matter what you can have an impact on the community regardless of financial capabilities. Excellent libraries and a ton of resources.
31,Discussion of Plymouth church and the programs that they provide. Churches of the city are outstanding.
32,"""Great place to live"" Rodgers is a tremdous supporter of Shaker and surrounding suburban areas. If she could talk someone into moving here she would. End of interview."
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