Wayne J.
McCarthy,
Pearl River

Published on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 8:39 AM CST

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City, neighborhood, street: Pearl River, Sawmill Creek, Old Mill Loop.

Occupation: Disabled

How did you end up in St. Tammany? Katrina destroyed my home in St. Bernard.

WAYNE MCCARTHY

Family? Married with a son and daughter and one grandson.

Describe yourself in one word. Helpful.

Hobbies: Watching football.

What do you do in your spare time? Hang out with my grandson.

What’s your favorite food? Steaks and seafood

Name a good book you’ve read recently. “Thomas the Train” to my grandson.

What was the last movie you watched? “Taken”

What drives you crazy? People moving my stuff around without putting it back where they first got it from.

What do you do for fun in St. Tammany? Go to parades, parks and just visit friends in my neighborhood.

What’s your ideal vacation? Disney World.

What’s the best thing about you? People say I’m helpful, friendly and a handyman. I’m there when you need me.

Who has had the greatest impact on your life? How? I learned a lot from my old man. That’s where I got my work ethic from.

What do you want to see happen in St. Tammany? I hope the road projects get completed quickly.

(Compiled by Chad Ruiz)

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