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All Mug Club members receive their own 25-ounce mug and ID card.

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Sandra’s Restaurant owner Rainer Ruhland holds a T-shirt given to all members of the Mug Club. The T-shirt is personalized with the member’s name on the front pocket, and “cheers” in various languages on the back.

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Celtic Ray bartender Travis Winesett holds two of the personalized mugs used by members when at the Celtic Ray. Members can use a rental mug at no charge when visiting participating bars.

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The Office owner Stephanie Mackey thinks the idea of a Mug Club is great and wants to work with the other area owners to make it a success.

Al Hemingway is a freelance writer. Contact him at alhemingway3@yahoo.com.