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By Chris McCarthy, Vice President

Spring (noun):
a. The season of the year, occurring between winter and summer, during which the weather becomes warmer and plants revive, extending in the Northern Hemisphere from the vernal equinox to the summer solstice and popularly considered to comprise March, April, and May.
b. A time of growth and renewal.

The springtime at Mr. John and Tri Boro marks a time of growth and renewal for our organization. Since 2003, our unit service count has grown anywhere from 40-75 percent from the beginning of March until the end of May.

Additionally, our trailer rental count grew 33 percent in 2008 with potential for even greater growth in 2009.

This type of growth can leave us understaffed at times and scrambling to get the work done. Fortunately, we have a group of people here who are committed and experienced. When we are at our busiest, you'll see Red out doing deliveries, Jeff driving a forklift, and Dave C. crawling underneath a trailer.

In the spring and whenever we're busy, everyone pitches in to get the job done. No one here will ask you to do something they have not done or would not be willing to do.

2009 will be our busiest and most successful year ever as long as we make the commitment. Good luck and everyone keep up the good work!

By Jeff Wolfarth, General Manager

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for helping to clean up and get ready for our guests from all over the world. I want to include everyone that did their normal duties and kept the heat off the rest of us that were busy cleaning and organizing.

The people that visited our facility were impressed by our building and offices, but most of all, they were impressed by our people. Sometimes as we all go through our day-to -day activities we take for granted how professional we are.

Our organization has come a long way since 1964, and we couldn't have made it this far without the help of some talented and determined people. As the President of The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI), I am honored to be part of this industry, be part of our company and work beside you all. Your hard work and dedication makes my job easier.

By Megan Wolfarth, Training and Safety Director

There are many policies in place at Mr. John that are designed with your safety in mind. Some examples are the safety glasses that are required while servicing portable toilets or working in the shop, the eyewash station in case of accidents or the fire extinguishers that are in all of our trucks. It all is done for the safety of everyone that works here.

With that in mind, there is one thing that is nearly impossible to enforce – using your brain! There is no safety tool or personal protective gear that works better than your noggin, and it shows! Luck also plays a part, but mostly it's using your head and watching for safety hazards before they happen.

A head-on collision can be avoided by making sure you follow right-of-way rules and obey all road signs. A slip, trip, or fall can be prevented by being aware of your surroundings. Backing accidents can be avoided by using the mirrors on the trucks and walking around the vehicle before starting to back up. These are just some examples of how to prevent serious, or even fatal, accidents.

I know that things get busy during the summer, but taking a few extra minutes a day to do the right thing in terms of safety can save you months of injury and pain. Everyone that works here is a valuable part of the Mr. John team, and for someone to get injured can be devastating to us, as well as our families and friends. Please do your best to stay safe and follow all of the safety rules.

• Jerome Heckert (February 18) - Jerome got a gold star from a longtime customer who called to say what an excellent job he and John Piotrowski Jr. (who also received a gold star) did while delivering his 12x60 trailer. He was very happy with our service. Great job guys!
• Larry Sarver (March 2) – Larry got a gold star from a customer who said, "Larry always serviced our unit so it was extra clean. He is very polite and is a pleasure to talk to." They called to thank him for all his extra efforts. Keep it up Larry! Great customer service is invaluable and you seem to have the hang of it!
• Jim Downs (March 4) – Jim got a gold star from a customer in McKeesport. He said that "the driver always does a good job". It's good to know that we have good trustworthy drivers on the road to take care of our valued customers!