Comments on: Alcohol To Be Allowed At Some Community Centers Including Molino, Barrineau Park

By: grandjoy

grandjoy — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:36:51 +0000

For those of you that did not understand or really read my post:
Take a poll of students,teachers,parents,staff and most of all the Janitors who have spent years in these schools,loving and caring for this building. If you have not had that joy you will not know why I called these school buildings sacred. I call my great grand parents property..sacred,to me it is near and dear to my heart,so are these schools. Leave this property for families to enjoy the memories they have and memories to make with their grandchildren. Keep the rules ACTIVE from the original building…NO SMOKING! NO DRINKING ON PREMISES! Build you another building on a vacant lot if you want to allow public needs.

By: WarEagle007

WarEagle007 — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 05:21:38 +0000

Good grief! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions but those of you against allowing alcohol consumption at these places are a bit cRaZy! First of all it’s a matter of individual right and second of all we are talking about an item that is legal to drink so long as the person drinking is 21 or older. Even Jesus made wine out of water at a wedding and I dare say some folks will be using these publicly owned facilities for weddings!

By: ABC

ABC — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:15:49 +0000

If you are unhappy with these new arrangements for the centers just dont pay any membership dues anymore………..

By: ABC

ABC — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:16:09 +0000

If folks wish to drink at a celabration, then it would be adviseable not to have the building and grounds open during that time for the general public, especially the children. If the children are on the playground and someone is standing outside with a bottle or a beer in their hand that is not a good idea. infact what if someone is a little inebriated? and the children not associated with the celebration are in the play ground? I imagine the drinkers will be using the bathrooms bottles and cans in hand? then thats not advisable with the children present either……………..Dont you think it would be parentally responsible and community responsible to put some protection rules for others in this plan?

By: molino jim

molino jim — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:48:09 +0000

@ grandjoy–keep the old school “scared”. We gave a combine birthday party for our daughter and her husband. We had problems finding a location in the north end of the county so their friends who live in the Atmore area and had to work that day and the next would not be late getting home. There were over 100 guest. We ended up renting “the Barn ” on 97. We paid rent, insurance and so on. The band was great, the food even better and everyone enjoyed a good time. Yes there was alcohol served—but surprise, surprise–there were no fights. broken windows or what ever. the group was mostly adult with a few kids who were brought along. I’m not sure how many “functions” are being done at the Molino Center at night, but I feel not many. The key is using a bartender and supplying food that keep their hand busy. This appears to be a good use for the property, If there are problems it can be changed. What is the different between a non-alcohol party where a guest goes out to their car and have a “few drinks” and a party with some control.

By: MargieLu

MargieLu — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:18:33 +0000

I’m not fond of the decision, but to call a schoolhouse ” sacred?” Really? God himself is hardly allowed in the public school system, and if he were, the building STILL wouldn’t be sacred. I can see toasting for weddings, beer at family reunions, etc., if that’s what the rules allow. Laws and odrinances already exist on the books to allow the authorities to remind folks if things get out of hand. Calm heads must prevail, please, when we are talking about special events, NOT everyday functions. If you’re not going to crash a wedding reception or event you aren’t invited to, then you aren’t going to be exposing yourself or your young ones to the alcohol. If you ARE going to crash the event, well. . . I’m sure Escambia’s Finest will be glad to escort you off the premises. These functions will help pay for the services we all enjoy and the salaries of the folks who provide them.

By: Molino Mom

Molino Mom — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:43:08 +0000

I so agree that if you want alcohol served then you have to provide the insurance and security. These community centers are community supported by the organizations who manage them. Organizations other then the County put lots of money and time into managing and caring for these centers and just can’t afford to pay insurance for alcohol consumption. Before you jump on the bandwagon and say how wonderful it is think about the price you pay to rent the area. If you want to pay $500 to a $1,000 to rent these rooms then maybe we could consider allowing the serving of alcohol. But, I don’t think they would be rented at that price.
Molino is used more by Escambia County than rented out. So right away anything that could be made is lost. But then that’s what we wanted a center for.

By: bill

bill — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:56:41 +0000

Cool! now where’s them slot machines?……….

By: JT

JT — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:44:42 +0000

People are freaking out. lol It’s not like people are just going to go in there and drink everyday like its a damn bar. It’s for the people who are throwing cash down to rent the place for events. If Joe Blow and Sally want to have a cocktail at their wedding they can now. If you don’t like it, just don’t go to any events you’re invited to. Ask before hand if there’s going to be drinking so you don’t get offended.

By: grandjoy

grandjoy — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:21:14 +0000

A Community Center!!!! NO DRINKING!! NO SMOKING!!! We are Outrageous with the thoughts of Rules changing! These buildings are schools and should be held scared with the memories of our community members who have graced these walls and halls. America has been taken over with the Changes of the President and you see what has happen. Escambia County Commissioners or who ever is responsibly for changes should be considerate of the people who voted them in,seems they are thinking of the changes they like. There are enough bars and homes to enjoy your lifestyle…Keep it out of the Community Centers!! Our citizens deserve better! No more public places can families go to enjoy clean fun,beaches and rivers are full of blatant language,beer and lifestyles not approved. Leave our Community Centers clean for families!!!!