THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 19, 2021 Page 3 Inside information: City Council recognizes Mai Du for contributions to the community Councillor Sica will inform Amazon that Malden is closely watching progress in Revere SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE The Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy painted a mural celebrating unity and community during the pandemic. Sifu Mai Du By Steve Freker I t is hard to say that someone is so integral to the success and vibrancy of a community and is such a force “behind the scenes,” when they are just so visible and seemingly ever-present. That description fi ts longtime Malden resident and businesswoman Sifu Mai Du to the letter, and recently the City Council formally recognized her contributions to the community with a City Council citation during a virtual meeting. Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria was eloquent and effusive in her remarks that night. “Malden is blessed with so many caring and dedicated people who just give and give and keep on giving, even when times are tough, such as during this pandemic,” said the four-term Councillor, who has worked with Du on a number of community projects through the years. “We thank [Mai Du] for all she has done for our community and continues to contribute for our citizens.” Du is active in many organizations around Malden, including civic and charitable groups, and has served as an ambassador to and from the city’s large and growing population of residents of Asian descent. She is also wellknown as a local business owner, as she will celebrate her 15th year as the owner-operator-instructor at Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy, which is located at the corner of two of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, Ferry Street and Eastern Avenue. Wah Lum is a popular spot for youngsters and adults in Malden and is a welcoming place CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4 Crew Cab, Z71 Package, Just Serviced, Clean Title, Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors have used Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy as a base of operations during the pandemic thanks to owner Sifu Mai Du. that embraces and features clients of all ages and cultures. Anyone who wants to learn about martial arts or physical fi tness, as well as customs, arts and other facets of Chinese and other Asian cultures fl ocks to Wah Lum. Its Lion Dance group of high school aged participants and its younger performance troupe have been staples of city events for years. RECOGNIZES | SEE PAGE 18 Only 126K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com 2010 MERCURY MILAN 4-Door, Auto., Most Power Options, Clean Title, New Tires, Only 130K Miles, Runs & Drives Great, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $3,995 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle!
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