Amador County – Those familiar with the landmarks that pepper the panoramic of downtown Jackson may notice one now shines just a little bit brighter. The steeple of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Community Church, located in downtown Jackson, is in the process of receiving a new paint job. The landmark is visible from many different angles in Jackson. Painters have spent hours atop a lift applying fresh coats of golden yellow paint to the steeple, which shines like a beacon in the midday Jackson sky. Saint Patrick’s was established in Jackson in the 1800s and is one of the areas oldest churches. Reverend Thomas Seabridge, also known as “Father Tom”, serves as Pastor of the Amador Catholic Community, comprising of Saint Patrick Parish, serving Jackson, Volcano and Pioneer; Immaculate Conception Parish, serving Sutter Creek and Plymouth; and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ione. Painting and other general repair work on the church will continue throughout the week. Story by Alex Lane.