TRADITIONAL AND RETRACTABLE FABRIC AWNINGS CALL THE AWNING EXPERTS TODAY! Midas of Warrenton Welcomes FHS Graduate to its Team Established in 1994, Midas of Warrenton has been under the ownership of Mike Borrell since 2014. Later this year, he will mark 11 years as owner. Retractable Shade for Pergolas Retractable Canopies Motorized Retractable Awnings Awnings and Canopies bring shaded comfort for outdoor enjoyment and save Energy! Best Quality custom made products professionally installed. Family operated for 50+ years! ORDER YOUR AWNING NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 INSTALLATION! . With this coupon. Expires 07/15/25. Not valid on prior sale or combined with other offers. FREE ESTIMATES. Toll Free: 800-300-1941 Loudoun: 703-737-0491 Fauquier: 540-347-1941 12 Discover Fauquier ■ June/July 2025 The Broadview Avenue shop offers a wide range of services, including oil changes, safety inspections by appointment, new tires and tire repair, brake service, and more. Each oil change includes a fourwheel tire rotation, full synthetic oil, a Mike Borrell, Hannah Partlow, Rick Allen, visual brake check, & Xavier Parkes and an inspection of the battery, air filter, fluids, belts, and hoses. got a background, and we get to show them the real world Mike emphasizes that staying versus what they learned in on top of car maintenance is school,” Mike says. “Fauquier essential not only for a vehicle’s [High School] has a great safety and efficiency but also program and offers a good for saving time and money in introduction to the automotive the long run. skill set.” He looks forward to helping Hannah hone her The customer experience diagnostic skills, which are has improved thanks to critical for correctly identifying recent upgrades to the shop, and repairing issues. including a new entryway, a refreshed building exterior, and For those considering a career the removal of a large tree that in the automotive industry, he previously obstructed visibility recommends speaking directly from the road. with technicians currently in the field. He has welcomed In addition, the shop recently students to observe for a day welcomed Hannah Partlow, or two, giving them a firsthand a 2025 graduate and look at the job. While those participant in Fauquier under 18 cannot operate High School’s heavy equipment, they automotive training are still encouraged to program, which allows ask questions and learn students to work on through observation. donated vehicles and “This is hands-on work— faculty cars. She began and it pays very well,” Mike working full-time at Midas soon says. For more information, call after graduation. (540) 341-0033. “I’m always happy to take in a student because they’ve To advertise: 540-349-8060 ~ Kristy Gillespie www.discoverypubs.com