October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area Group urges pledges to save landmark cinema Several members of the community have banded together to form the Ramsey Theatre Group, an organiza- tion dedicated to converting the Ramsey Cinema on Main Street to a digital format. At the end of this year, the motion picture industry will halt production of 35 mm films and convert to a digital format. Most large movie theaters have already made the necessary changes to accommodate digital pictures. In Ramsey, however, the conversion is a costly proposition. Dave and Laura Rose and Karen Emmert, who are the driving forces behind the Ramsey Theatre Group, are now working to raise the $125,000 needed to update the cinema. The cinema closed on Aug. 20, after 80 years. But the Ramsey Theatre Group is hopeful that this local landmark will be able to reopen one day. A brochure supplied by the group explains the vari- ous contribution levels and the rewards associated with each gift. For example, those who pledge $10 or more will receive a voucher for a movie ticket to see a digital movie. Vouchers that cannot be used by the donors will be given to the Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling Center in Ramsey. (continued on page 17) The landmark cinema on Main Street now features a special request on its marquee.