October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Ramsey 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. There are 12 levels of pledges, with the top level being $10,000 or more. Only three rewards can be granted at this level. (continued on page 10) The landmark cinema on Main Street now features a special request on its marquee. ‘Race for a Rig’ fundraiser moved to November 1 The Ramsey Ambulance Corps has moved its “Night at the Races/Race for a Rig” fundraiser to Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Event organizers greatly appreciate all the support that has been given to this event, and hope it will continue. Tickets are still available and some horses and races are awaiting sponsorship. This year marks the Ramsey Ambulance Corps’ 60 th anniversary of serving the residents and businesses of Ramsey and neighboring communities in Bergen County. The corps is staffed entirely by trained volunteers who respond to medical emergencies in the community 24 four hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. The “Night at the Races/Race for a Rig” fundraiser will be held at Ramsey Ambulance Headquarters, 41 South Island Avenue in Ramsey. The funds raised during this event will go to replacing an ambulance that is quickly approaching its retirement date. A fully-equipped vehicle costs more than $190,000. This fun-filled evening will include a full dinner; beer, wine, and soda; interactive horse racing activities; prizes; and a special auction. Race winners will receive race tickets for valuable prizes. More than 125 people are expected to attend this event. Each guest will receive a race program with sponsor advertising as a memento. Tickets are available for $40 each. Races may be spon- sored at $100, and individual horses may be sponsored at $25 each. Sponsors may name the race or horse. The corps is also seeking contributions from local busi- nesses in the form of cash donations, item donations, and/ or program advertisements. Contributing companies will be listed as sponsors in the program and on the corps’ web- site. Contact Dee Duncan at (201) 803-6387 or dduncan@ramseyambulance.org.