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Definately, you'll find them available as <%header%> and <%footer%> in your category template.
Notice that his said, "in your category template." That means, they are not available in other templates.
I think you are a bit confused about the use of those headers and footers. They are used just on the category pages for whatever use you want to give them. If you are trying to use a general header and footer that would apply to all pages, see the thread at
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/...um3/HTML/000879.html .
I hope this helps.