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A “cash mob” is coming to Ada in March.

The Buy Ada First Committee, an ad hoc group consisting of local business people and residents, will hold the community’s second cash mob on Tuesday, March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. The location, which is a prominent Main Street business, will be revealed soon.

“Last year the Buy Ada First Committee hosted its first ever Cash Mob in October at Reicherts,” said Heather Cox, of the committee. “It was very successful and we want to continue promoting our local businesses and the Ada community.”

What is a cash mob?

This week's Ada Icon poll asks the question, "Should the United States stop producing the penny?" We pose the question since Canada has decided to quit producing its penny. We invite viewers to provide opinions by voting in the current Icon poll.

Here is the basic breakdown of the penny debate.  This is a synopsis of this article on About.com. http://coins.about.com/od/uscoins/i/penny_debate.htm

Yes Penny

Here is the basic breakdown of the penny debate.  This is a synopsis of this article on About.com. 

Yes Penny

  • Prices go up because everything will get rounded up, not down.
  • Poor people make more small purchases and so will be burdened most heavily.
  • Lots of little charities rely on people's willingness to give away pennies.
  • No pennies means more nickels.  They cost more to make than pennies.
  • Nostalgia. Sentimentality. Change is hard (no pun intended.)
  • Lincoln.

No Penny

So, you think you know Ada! Okay, where have you enjoyed the music of these two long-time Ada musicians? We don't know the tune they are playing, but from their perch, they've watched you for a very long time.

By the way, the violinist is a lefty!

Check out the answer by opening the photo at the bottom of this story.

The answer may surprise you.

If you are someone who cares about the Super Bowl on Sunday you might also be someone who invites friends over and calls it a party.

If so, we at the Icon thought we could help.  Here is a list of helpful links to put together a fabulous football fiesta.

Real Simple has a nice check list here so you don't forget the basics.  

Dr. Heiks is a board certified Family Medicine doctor and lives in Bluffton, Ohio.

Dear Dr. Heiks: My husband has gout but doesn’t want to take anything for it.  Is there anything natural he can try?
Reader from Bluffton, Ohio

Dear Reader:   When I think of gout, needles come to mind.  An acute gout attack is the equivalent of needles poking around in the joint, oftentimes the large toe.  Understandably, this will result in a lot of pain and swelling.

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