We would like to thank everyone who stopped out and helped make our 9th Annual May Madness a success! Its always nice to see so many familiar faces, as many of you have been friends and customers since the first May Madness. We were also glad to see many new faces this year, and look forward to seeing all of you first timers again soon! On Friday night, many of our Amish builders were on hand to answer your questions about their products. Some of them were quite impressed with the knowledge our customers displayed in regards to furniture. We hope that all of you enjoyed talking with them as much as they enjoyed talking with you.

This year, hundreds of people signed up for our hourly door prize drawing. Thursdays winners were Mary Maag, Kathy Windau, Dorothy Benton, Michelle Brinkman, Teri Schaffer, Cindy Althaus, Mary Weaver, Janet Patrella, Theresa Albers, Michele Durand, Shanelle Oliver & Karen Oates.

Fridays winners were Renee Wenzinger, Judy Schroeder, Don Balmer, Donna Barlage, Shelly Wright, Denise Smith, Doris Saums, Amanda Gault, Paulette Schnipke, Chanelle Deweese, Terry Reichenback & Darlene Williams.

Winners from Saturday were Marlene Frankart, Tom Bonifas, Tammy Diller, Jamie Roller, Cheryl Coppes, Teresa Raymond & Nancy Lynen. Some of the prizes remain unclaimed. If you have seen your name on this list, please contact us and we will make sure that you get your prize. Our grand prize winner was Tom Deeds. Congratulations to all of this year's prize winners!

This June all Pictures are 25% off. We currently have a great selection of in stock pictures at both of our locations. Summer is just around the corner and pictures are a great way to add some summer color to your home!

The farm store still has some great mark downs available! We currently have select bedroom, office and dining room furniture at discount prices in warehouse 901 and throughout the farm store. Selection is very limited, and these items will not last long! Stop out today and see what is still available!

Last but not least, our popular "Bargain Table" is still up in the farm store. We still have lots of bargain gift items available. Come on out and do a little bargain hunting, we'll see you soon!

Father's Day is June 20, and The Granary is sure to have the perfect gift for any dad! Why not get your dad some new lawn furniture? The Granary has a full line of picnic tables, gliders, swings and chairs available that will help dad relax and enjoy Father's Day. The Granary also has a large selection of in stock rockers and rocker gliders. Why not let dad kick back and enjoy the game in a new recliner from The Granary? We have a huge selection available, including leather! The Men's Valet from Amish builder 103 would help get any dad's dresser top a little more organized. A new CD/DVD storage rack from The Granary will get dad's media collection in order with style! We also have Ohio State, Farm and Outdoor collectibles available at both of our locations. Come on out to either of our two great locations, or visit us at www.ggbarn.com, and let us help you pick out that perfect Father's Day gift!

Summer is almost here, and you're going to need a place to keep all of your new summer toys and lawn equipment! The Granary offers top quality storage barns from Weaver Woodcraft. These aren’t your ordinary storage sheds! Quality craftsmanship is evident inside and out. There are six great styles to choose from with prices starting as low as $1235.00! All barns include the following features; treated skids, 25 year fiberglass shingles, 1/2” plywood roof sheathing, 2X10 top plate, galvanized exterior nails, air vents on each end, aluminum drip edge, double studded door jams, lock and key, and 1/4” cedar trim. Your options with these barns are practically endless! Some of the available options include windows, extra doors, ramps, flower boxes, wall height, your choice of paint or stain, cupolas, lofts and much more! Each model is available with premiere, deluxe or standard features. Whether you’re looking for a place to store your tools, toys, or lawn and garden supplies we are sure to have the shed for you! These sheds can also be made to make excellent playhouses or even cottages! We also offer quality Amish Built Horse Barns and Garages! It’s really up to you on how you want to use your shed. These sheds really need to be seen to be appreciated. Come visit our six display units at the Farm Store, or see our display in the Findlay Village Mall. It doesn't matter what type of storage unit you may need, The Granary has the barn for you!

The weather is getting nicer, the sun is out more and temperatures are rising. Everyone, young and old, is ready to get up and go out! Now is the perfect time to order your children or grandchildren a new Play Mor play set from The Granary! Play Mor playsets are made right in the heart of Amish country by qualified craftsmen. They offer superior construction and attention to detail, resulting in an exceptional value in home play equipment. There are many styles to choose from. You can even customize your play set to include one of many styles of towers, bridges, slides, sand boxes and the list goes on and on! The Granary and Play Mor also offer playhouses, sandboxes, picnic towers and more! Bring the kids out to the Farm store and try out our 3 great display models. You can also visit us in the Findlay Mall and see our new Jungle Gym display! See for yourself the quality that is Play Mor playground equipment!

By request, here are the cookie recipes from May Madness! All of these recipes were taken from Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks. We have a full line of Gooseberry Patch and other country cookbooks available at both of our stores.

Dinosaur Food (no bake cookies)

1/4 c. dirt (cocoa)
1/2 c. swamp water (milk)
2 c. crushed bones (sugar)
1/2 c. fat (margarine)
3 1/2 c. grass (uncooked quick oats)
1/2 c. squashed bugs (crunchy peanut butter)
1 t. muddy water (vanilla)

Mix dirt, swamp water, crushed bones and fat. Bring to boil; boil for one minute. Add grass, muddy water and squashed bugs. Stir until bugs dissolve. Drop on waxed paper, let cool.

Rocky Road Fudge Bars

3/4 c. butter, divided
1 oz. sq. unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
1 c. plus 2 T. all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 c. chopped walnuts, divided
1 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract, divided
3 eggs, divided
6 oz. cream cheese
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 c. mini marshmallows

TOPPING:
1/4 c. butter
1 oz. sq unsweetened baking choc.
2 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. milk
3 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla extract

Melt 1/2 cup butter and chocolate over low heat. Add one cup sugar, one cup flour, 1/2 c. nuts, baking powder, one teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 eggs; mix well. Spread mixture in a greased and floured 13" x 9" baking pan. Combine cream cheese, remaining butter, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg; beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in remaining nuts; spread over chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven, sprinkle with mini marshmallows and return to oven for 2 minutes. Melt topping ingredients together, stirring until smooth. Pour over bars; use a spoon to create a swirl pattern. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.

Walnut Tartlets

Cream Cheese Pastry:
1/2 c. butter or margerine, softened
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 T. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
pinch of salt

Walnut Filling:
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1 T. butter or margerine, melted
1/2 t. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped walnuts

To make pastry: In a large bowl combine butter, cream cheese and sugar; stir until well blended. Add flour and salt, stir until thoroughly combined. Roll dough into 1" balls. Press evenly into bottom and sides of 1 3/4" x 1" miniature muffin cups. Refrigerate.

To make filling: In a medium bowl beat eggs slightly. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and walnuts. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each pastry-lined cup. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pans for 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Store in tightly covered containers. Makes about 2 dozen.

Peanut Butter Jumbos

1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
3 eggs
2 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla extract
4 1/2 c. quick oats, uncooked
1 c. choc. chips
1 c. candy-coated choc. mini baking bits

Cream butter, sugars, peanut butter and eggs in a large mixing bowl; blend in baking soda, vanilla and oats. Fold in chocolate chips and mini candy-coated bits; drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
20 mini peanut butter cups

layer sugar and brown sugar in a one quart, wide-mouth jar. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in a small mixing bowl; pour into jar, paking down tightly. Add peanut butter cups. Secure lid and attach instructions.

Instructions:
Remove peanut butter cups from jar and set aside. Empty remaining contents into a large mixing bowl; blend. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, one slightly beaten egg and one teaspoon vanilla; mix until completely blended. Stir in peanut butter cups. Shape dough into walnut-size balls and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes; cool 5 minutes on sheet before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

Caramel Candy Bars

14 oz. pkg. caramel candies
1/3 c. milk
2 c. flour
2 c. quick-cooking or regular oats
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 egg
1 c. margerine, softened
6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet choc. chips
1 c. chopped walnuts or ddry roasted pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease rectangular pan (13" x 9" x 2"). Heat candies and milk in a 2 qt. saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth; remove from heat. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in a large bowl. Stir in margarine with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with choc. chips and nuts; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture over top. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Loosen edges from sides of pan, cool completely. Cut into bars about 2" x 1". Makes 54 cookies.

Speedy Little Devils

1 devils food cake mix
1 stick margerine
1 egg
7 oz. jar marshmallow cream
1/2 c. peanut butter

Melt margarine and add dry cake mix. Add egg and stir until well mixed. Put approximately 1/2 of the mixture on the bottom of an ungreased 13" x 9" pan. Pat down evenly. Combine peanut butter and marshmallow cream and spread over bottom layer. Crumble remaining cake mixture over the top and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and cut into bars.

Spicy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

18-1/2 oz. pkg. spice cake mix
2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
2 eggs
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. to 2 c. raisins
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
Optional: 1 c. chopped nuts

Combine ingredients; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire cooling rack immediately. Makes about 4 dozen.

Mary's Christmas Cookies

1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
8 1.55 oz. chocolate bars
1/2 to 1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream butter and brown sugar together. Add egg, vanilla and flour. Spread into a 15" x 10" jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and add chocolate bars while still hot. Let chocolate bars melt and spread over top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cut into small squares.

We hope you enjoy making these great cookies as much as we did!