Mary Baumann was recognized for 47 years of service to University of Missouri Extension, June 19, by the Andrew County Extension Council, which hosted a barbecue in her honor. A large crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn in Savannah, Mo., to wish her well, to share memories and to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Baumann received acknowledgement from Governor Matt Blunt, the United States Congress, the local University of Missouri Extension council and the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development.

	John Baumann presents his grandmother, Mary Baumann, with a cake to celebrate her retirement. Mary Baumann Audio Clip
Jim Humphrey, MU Extension livestock specialist in Andrew County and Tom Hare, Andrew County Extension Council President work the grill at Mary Baumann’s retirement barbecue.
	Ronald Walker, MU Extension 4-H youth specialist from Buchanan County, presents Baumann with her own autographed 4-H t-shirt. The shirt was signed by Northwest Regional 4-H faculty and staff. Ron Walker Audio Clip

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