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Cathera is a Liver Transplant Recipient.

Cathera received two liver transplants, the first one in December of 1998, given by a living friend of Cathera's who donated 40% of her own liver. This transplant became infected and slowly over the course of a month became non-functional.

During this month Cathera lay in intensive care heavily sedated, on life support, fighting a raging infection and many times near death.

Much of the work, which Cathera has produced since then, deals with the places her spirit visited as well as experiences she had during this incredibly difficult ordeal.

Cathera feels that she had the choice of "crossing over" or coming back to this reality. As she now says, "I've been to the other side."

In January of 1999 a donor liver from a deceased person was available and Cathera underwent a second transplant followed by a slow, difficult, but "incredible" recovery. Cathera wishes to acknowledge the dedicated, exceptionally skilled doctors and staff of Mt. Sinai Hospital, especially Dr.'s Emre and Fishbien as well asTransplant Coordinator Lindsey Arnott.

My Best Friend Dee Hodges

Most people enjoy the inferiority of their best friends
To find a truly greaty friend, you have to keep one eye closed-to keep her,two.True friend are those who are there for you unconditionally. Never do they question, but always offer support no matter what the circumdtances are.Best Friend are the people worth living for .

Iris 'Vanity'

A Originally native to Europa, bearded irises have been hybridized and are now prized worldwide for their elegant beauty.
The 3 top petals are called standards, the 3 lower ones are called falls,.

Resident Dee Hodges

With the lot owner hesitant to sign an extension on the one year lease the Village siged for the new N Frankiin St. Municipal parking lot, plans for a fesce for the property are still up in the air .

Hudson River Valley is one of 37 Congressionally designated National Heritage Areas

The Hudson River Valley is one of 37 Congressionally designated National Heritage Areas in the United States. As one of the most important regions in the United States, it is the fountainhead of a truly American identity. Recognizing the area's national value, Congress formed the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in 1996 to recognize, to preserve, to protect, and to interpret the nationally-significant history and resources of the Valley for the benefit of the nation.

The Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist College is the academic arm of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Its mission is to study and to promote the Hudson River Valley and to provide educational resources for heritage tourists, scholars, elementary school educators, environmental organizations, the business community, and the general public. Its many projects include the publication of the Hudson River Valley Review and the management of a dynamic digital library and leading regional portal site.

The Digital Library contains a collection of heritage sites, documents, organizations, lesson plans, and related links to guide you through the Hudson River Valley. Its content and portals are designed to draw people--electronically and physically--from around the world to the Hudson River Valley to experience its scenic, cultural, economic, and historical resources.

Historical Museums
ATHENS MUSEUM
4 MILE POINT
ATHENS, NY 12015
(518) 945-1012



BRONK MUSEUM
OFF RT 9W
PETER BROCK ROAD
COXSACKIE, NY 12051
9518) 731-6490 OR (518) 731-8862

ATHENS NY 2007 streetfestinal.com

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,991 people, 1,600 households, and 1,110 families residing in the town. The population density was 58.9/km² (152.5/sq mi). There are 1,972 housing units with an average density of 29.1/km² (75.3/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 95.87% White, 0.98% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.
There were 1,600 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,719, and the median income for a family was $43,672. Males had a median income of $33,913 versus $22,316 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,910. About 7.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

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