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, Ray Garbee and Richard Burke for updates of new items and game info 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 29764 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 SEMAG runs games at the Alcove, regularly (see below).
March 20, 11 am 25mm Wild West Action, Desperado (SEMAG).
April 17, 11 am 20mm WWII Skirmish action (SEMAG).
May 15, 11 am WWII Micro Armor, Spearhead rules (SEMAG).
Also, Steve Hazuka of SEMAG is holding painting and modeling tip sessions at the store. The next session is March 23 covering "Fences and Terrain" ideas (5pm till store closing).

The Arena3010 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. (616) 773-0978, e-mail RUSS I 976gaol-com. Russ is trying to get some interest in historicals generated among his Games Workshop customers with Warhammer Ancients.

The Colour Sergeant 329 W. Th ' ird St., Perrysburg, OH 43551. (419) 874-1267, e-mail: RSHARPE9@aol.com. Historical miniatures, painting service and supplies through mail order. Gordon offers a MINIMUM 10% and up to 25% Great Lakes discount. Call or write for catalog.

Dayton Painting Consortium PO Box 24185, Huber Heights, OH 45424. Phone/tax (937) 237-9915. Manufactures RSM95 line of historical figures, Parade Ground Flags and is a distributor of Musket Miniatures products. NEW:
15mm & 25mm flag sheets for Napoleonic allies -- Cleve, Westphalia, Baden, Hanover (French) and Italian Guard.

The Hobby Place 7967 Cin-Day Highway, West Chester, OH 45069. (513) 759-9900. Great Lakes game days held on 4th Saturday of the month. If you are interested in hosting an event, contact Ray Garbee at (513) 755-8779 or e-mail: Garbee@aol.com. Or stop by the store and speak with Scott.
April 24, 11 am "Smoke on the Water," 1/600 ACW Naval miniatures.
May 22, 11 am "Command Decision 3," 15mm WWII miniatures.

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

Mind Games2115 N. Reynolds, Toledo, OH 43615. (419) 531-5540, or e-mail: mggames@aol.com. Pat says the newest interest right now is in WWII (what with Hollywood's "Private Ryan," etc.). "Battleground" by Easy Eight has been quite popular for a rule set. They are making there own miniatures and packaging them by squads. NEW:
Battle Honors 25mm WWII, including vehicles.
Old Glory 15mm"Command Decision" WWII line.
Military Miniautes 15mm"Battle Front" WWII line.
Every other Sunday (starting March 21), 2prn The Colby Street Irregulars will be testing their newest expansion for their Terran Ware rules system. Upcoming tests include WWII.

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.

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- 4prn Sat (or by appointment). Glenn Davis will be hosting historical games every other Saturday beginning in November.

The Soldiery (Dayton area) 2210 Andrew Rd., Kettering, OH 45440. (937) 428-4996. Carries Foundry, Old Glory, Battle Honors, Rank and File, rules, paints, etc. HMGS Game Days on the second Sunday (12-6pm), and last Friday night (5-9pm, Ray Garbee's ACW naval campaign) of each month.
March 26, 5 pm "Anaconda," ACW Naval campaign using Smoke on the Water rules. GM:Ray Garbee
April 11, noon "WWII Naval" using General Quarters rules. (GMs: Ray Garbee and Matt Davidson).
April 23, 5 pm "Anaconda," ACW Naval campaign using Smoke on the Water rules. GM:Ray Garbee

The Soldiery (Columbus East) 1743 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. (614) 868-5595, e-mail: SoldEast@netwalk.com. NEW:
COGA "Game Day" mini-con to be held at store this October. Call for details.
1st Saturday of each month! "NASAMW Day" -- various Ancient or Medievgames hosted by the local North American Society of Ancient & Medieval Wargamers (NASAMW) chapter.

The Soldiery (Columbus North) , 4256 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 267-1957, e-mail: Soldiery gnetwalk.com. NEW:
Foundry 25mm Pirates in stock soon.
Full "Darkest Africa" line.
Old Glory 25mm Ancient Greeks and Biblicals.
19th Century 25mm WWII miniatures.
March 14, noon "Hedgerow Country," WWII Command Decision 3 Brits vs. Germans.
March 26, 7:30 pm "Cantina del Yucatan," 25mm Desperado Wild West skirmish. GM: Eric Adamaszek
April 23, 7:30 pm "Stage Coach," 25mm Desperado Wild West skirmish. GM: Eric Adamaszek
April 24, 1 pm "Warpaint," 25mm U.S. Cavalry vs. Indians. GM: Eric Adamaszek.

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