The following stores offer a 10% discount to HMGS Great Lakes members. Vendors are encouraged to contact the editor with a few "New" items each issue. Thanks to Theodore J. Haskell, Jeff Johnson, Jim Thomasson and Steve Hazuka for updates of new items in various stores. Special thanks to Eric Adamaszek for his game coordination efforts in Columbus. GMs running events at stores should contact the editor, too.

The Alcove Hobby Shop 2424 North Woodward, Royal Oak, MI 48073 The Alcove carries miniatures from Essex and Dixon, and news is they recently acquired I-94 Enterprises, a big micro armor supplier. Dec. 19, 11 am "Broadsword," 15mm medieval battle (GM: SEMAG). Jan. TBA 15mm American War of Independence, home rules.

The Arena 3010 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. (616) 773-0978, e-mail RUSS1976@aol.com.

The Colour Sergeant 329 W. Third St., Perrysburg, OH 43551. (419) 874-1267, e-mail: RSHARPE9@aol.com. Historical miniatures, painting service and suppliesthrough mail order. Gordon offers a MINIMUM 10% and up to 25% Great Lakes discount. Call or write for catalog. NEW: Battle Honors 15% off, except WWII which is 20% (including vehicles) until end of December. New Gripping Beast 25mm "Dark Ages" Arthurian range. FAA 20mm Belgians, Italians and Norwegians.

Dayton Painting Consortium PO Box 24185, Huber Heights, OH 45424. Phone/fax (937) 237-9915. Manufactures RSM95 line of historical figures, Parade Ground Flags and is a distributor of Musket Miniatures products. NEW: - SYW Hanoverian Liebstandarte and guard flag sheet, 15 & 25mm.

J&M Hobbies 1238 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 893-2621. This train store carries terrain, paint, models, sheet styrene, Tamiya models.

Mind Games 2115 N. Reynolds, Toledo, OH 43615. (419) 531-5540, or e-mail: mggamesgaol.com. This 20-year-old store carries miniatures from Old Glory, Battle Honors, Minifigs, Rafm, GHQ, CnC, Hostile Aircraft, and Ral Partha. Accessories include Geo Hex, Osprey and Squadron books -- along with historical boardgames, etc. Pat says they "carry too much to mention," and if that is not enough, special orders usually only take one week.

Phoenix Rising Gamestore 6652 St. Joe Rd., Ft.Wayne, IN 46835. (219) 485-6807. John Ade offers a 20% discount to Great Lakes members.

Riders Hobby Shop 1609 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. (517) 485-0700. Retail store with in-store gaming. NEW: * Old Glory 25mm Punic Wars, Ancient Greeks. * "Veni Vidi Vici" 15mm & 25mm shield decals for ancient/medieval. * New buildings by "Architectural Heritage" and "Hovels." * 1/285 scale "Hostile Aircraft" WWI biplanes, triplanes, etc.

The Sidney Hobby Shop 301 N. Ohio St., Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 492-6688. Retail hobby store with in-store gaming. Hours are 2-6pm WedFri, 12-4pm Sat (or by appointment). Glenn Davis will be hosting historical games every other Saturday beginning in November.

The Soldiery (East) 1735 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. (614) 868-5595, e-mail: SoldEast@netwalk.com- Tables are reserved for Great Lakes events on the first Sunday of each month. NEW: • Warhammer Ancients rules. • "Christmas sale," Games Workshop products. 10% off purchases of $50+, 15% off purchase of $100 or more. Every 3rd Friday "Ancients Night," 6pm -- DBM, Armati or DBA. Nov. 22 "Hannibal vs. Alexander," 15mm Armati. Sun 1 pm Carthage vs. Macedon. GM: Larry Connor Nov. 29 "Mexican Revolution," 25mm Warpaint campaign. Sun 1 pm Big gang shootout, 2-10 players. Dec. 6 "Island of Saipan," WWII Pacific Theater, modified Sun 1 pm "Angriff " 1/87 Roco. 2-12 players.GM:Thad Adamaszek. Dec. 12 11am "DBM 200-pt tourney," 15mm Ancients (bring your army). DBM Boxed army prize. GMs:R. Hartley, R. Holtz Dec. 20 "Indian Raid, 1757," 25mm French & Indian War. Sun 1:30 pm "Washington's War" rules, 2-8 players. GM: Curtis Ashley

The Soldiery (North) 4256 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 267-1957, e-mail: Soldiery@netwalk.com. Tables are reserved for Great Lakes events on the first Sunday of each month. NEW: "Warfare in the Age of Discovery," renaissance rules. "Santa Anna Rules," Mexican-American War rules.

The War Zone 4704 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135, Phone: 267-3338. Retail store with gaming. Friday night historical games, along With shorter games on weekday evenings.