Amador County - The 1857 Massa Mine has a new look thanks to Jason McCleery, a Boy Scout with Sutter Creek Troop 63. Jason coordinated the construction of the heavy timber portal for the Massa Mine located on the Kennedy Mine Foundation property in Jackson. This special dedication will open the Massa Mine for public and student tours led by Kennedy Mine Docents as a part of the Mine’s preservation of local history program. Special ceremonies at Teresa’s Place in Jackson Saturday on March 14, 2009, will begin with a special court of honor to award Jason McCleery with the Eagle Scout Award at 10:00 a.m. To earn Scouting’s highest award, Jason had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as a leader in his troop, and complete a major community service project. A separate Massa Mine dedication will begin with a no-host luncheon and key note address by Jason with details of the portal project at 12:00 noon. The Massa Mine on-site ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP for the luncheon by Friday March 6th with a check for $12. Call 209-257-1851, ext. 100 or ext. 101, for additional information. Staff Report