by Todd Wineburner

Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell has issued a proclamation declaring February 19^th MOSAIC day. MOSAIC is a nationwide organization that’s provided services to the developmentally disabled in Livingston County for the last 30 years.

The history of the organization stretches back a century to its origins in Nebraska in 1913. Through a series of developments, the organization grew and expanded its mission of providing services to those in need through a home environment rather than institutionalization. Pontiac occupies a special place in the organization’s history because homes established in Livingston County were the first located east of the Mississippi River.

A 100^th birthday celebration is slated for February 19^th at 12:30 at 1^st Lutheran Church. The public is invited to attend.