7M77777 1., tre7rn il 1 A kitchen renovation, considered one of the toughest to live through, was remarkably easy for Jody and Shelly Mendelson when they contracted Gittleman Construction Company to redo the heart of their home. If really was no big deal," said Shelly, "and I think that was because there wasn't a time that I came into the kitchen that things weren't moving along." A neat work site, cleaned up daily, also eased the updating process. The kitchen and accompanying powder room redo was the couple's first major project in the four bedroom Colonial they moved into 12 years ago. Only two years old when they bought it, the house aged well but recently we had to make a decision - move or redo." Happy with the neighborhood and their location, the couple decided — call Gittleman. 'We had Scott come in and show us what we could do," recalls Shelly. That included replacing dated laminate countertops and cabinetry with cherrywood and granite and putting color, granite and new cabinetry into the powder -room. "I loved working with their designer," said Shelley. "She really helped me a lot, but she let me make all my own decisions so I got what I really wanted." Now the Mendelson's and their three daughters Mellissa, Arielle and Erica take a break from their busy schedules to share cooking duties in the state-of-the-art kitchen... and perhaps ponder future renovations. "There's more I would like to do," said Shelly. When she's ready, she'll definitely call Gittleman. So next time the prospect of an unsettling renovation puts a halt to your dream project, set your worries aside and rely on Gittleman to get you through. JUST ASK THE MENDELSON'S. CC N.01%.:. 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He also is presi- dent of the Henry Ford Medical Association. Raised in a family of doctors in Czechoslovakia, Dr. Rival never doubted that he would also become a physician. "I remember my father and grandfather discussing medicine and the great joy they got out of caring for patients," he says. "I wanted to do that, too." 28580 ORCHARD LAKE RD., SUITE 102 CUSTOM Meet one of the faces of success THROUGH He attended Komenski University Medical School in Bratislava, remaining on the faculty in cardiology after his residency. In 1967, he came to the United States to see how medicine was practiced in America and completing a fellowship in cardiology at Philadelphia General Hospital. The following year, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia precipitated his family members' move to Germany and Canada. Dr. Rival remained in the United States and completed a second fellowship in cardiology at Wayne State University. He 1969 he joined Henry Ford Hospital. Fluent in German, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak, his linguistic skills enabled him to recruit medical staff for Henry Ford from Eastern Europe in the 198os, bringing 30 new physicians to the health system. "The doctors were thankful for the opportunity to work in the U.S.," says Dr. Rival. "And we were pleased to have such knowledge- able physicians join our medical group." Dr. Rival has participated in many research projects over his 37 years at Henry Ford, including a study he recalls on the effect of a preg- nant woman's measles or other trauma on her unborn child. This can result in scoliosis, called `curvature of the spine', and/or a `click murmur' heart syndrome, he explains, but early diagnosis can lead to successful therapy. "Participating in research is a fantastic expe- rience," he says. "You can apply what you learn in your practice. "I have remained at Henry Ford for so many years because the doctors share a com- mitment to practicing medicine by combining excellence in education, research and patient care, while holding each other to the highest possible standards." Dr. Rival is also a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Michigan, and received its Outstanding Teacher Award in 1994 for his commitment to education. This year, he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Physicians, which honors doctors for their leadership, as well as for being advisors and mentors. "I enjoy the opportunity to teach residents and learn," he notes. "The focus of my practice is on education and patient care. In fact, at least a dozen Henry Ford doctors, senior staff members, are former students of mine. "I'rn very proud to have two scholarships in my name," he adds. "One is a traveling scholarship, given to a resident in internal medicine, and one is an award given to an outstanding resident." Dr. Rival lives with his wife, Eva, in Bloomfield Hills. They are affiliat- ed with Congregation Shir Shalom. Eva, a retired high school teacher and Holocaust survivor, is a volun- teer with Jewish Family Services, assisting the elderly. They have two adult daughters, both of whom are graduates of Harvard University. 248-851-7200 www.audettecadillac.com 'Plus tax, title, and license. Must qualify for SAM: Tier Credit. 27 mos., 10k miles, per year for STS. Must quality for GMS. **GM will pay up to 3 Payments. 1136490 For more information or to make an appointment call 1-800-HENRYFORD or visit our Web site www.henryfordxom July 13 • 2006 11