Welcome to Hitchcock, South Dakota.  A small rural community of 100 people.  We invite you to visit our town through this web site or better yet visit us on Highway 28, five miles east of Highway 281.

Hitchcock Mural Dedication      September 28, 2003

In celebration of Hitchcock's Quasquicentennial the Hitchcock Community Planners along with the city of Hitchcock decided that the heritage of the community deserved preservation and recognition to insure the awareness and respect of future generations for their forefather's sacrifices and strength.  The funding for this project came from community donations and the South Dakota Arts Council.  South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts.  This mural will enrich the downtown area as well as bring attention to the visual art form of painting, which we hope will promote and encourage interest in our community.
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NEW HOUSE FOR SALE IN HITCHCOCK
$70,000.

The house is located at 144 Cedar Street on a nice sized corner lot.
It has 1,000 sq. ft. on the main floor and an unfinished basement with
egress window.  The house faces south with a view of nature's finest.
There is room to add a garage on the east end.  The house was built at
Springfield Prison and is available for a limited income family.  The furnace,
water heater, air conditioner, stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer are 
all included.  It is handicap accessible.  Don Gould Construction built the
basement.  It would be a perfect house for a young family, a couple or a 
single person.  It is only 3 blocks from a K-6 elementary school with small
classes and individual attention for students.  Hitchcock Community Planners
purchased the home to provide a comfortable energy efficient home for 
someone or a family which desires the safe and friendly atmosphere of a 
small town.  What a great place to raise a family!  
If you have questions or wish to tour the house, call Paula VanScharrel
@ 266-2587 or Don Gould @ 266-2145.  A first time home owner loan  of
$70,000 at 5.5% over 30 years would result in monthly payments of $397.

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                           HITCHCOCK COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER

Now open in the former shop building at the Hitchcock School

We have 10 hydraulic machines with 5 recovery stations to give your 
body a complete workout in just 30 minutes .

We have also added an eliptical machine, stationery bike and a treadmill.
The latest addition to the equipment in the fitness center is a 
VibaBody Slimmer
This machine helps to increase metabolism, build muscle, burn fat, tone your body, 
reduce joint pain, increase HGH levels, build bone mass and reduce back pain,. 

The fitness center is open to members 7 days a week from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The equipment may be used by anyone 14 years of age and older.
The 14-17 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult member. 

There is no staff on duty. 
To buy a membership you may contact :
Teri Martin @ 266-2179
Bev Gordon @ 266-2718
Michelle Gilbert @ 266-2152

Adult Membership--$150. per year
Family Membership--$350. per year  
(Includes parents and all children who are students age 14 and older)

Visitor passes are available for $10.  (good for 5 visits) 
          
                          
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Altoona Cemetery
The Altoona Cemetery Association would like to update it's financial position to all concerned. Due to the  recent low rates of return on funds in the cemetery's perpetual fund, combined with the increased mowing costs, a negative cash flow  position has developed.  Unless there is an increase in money given to the Altoona Cemetery Association, some of the mowings may have to be eliminated and the cemetery may not look quite as good all the time as it has in the past.  

There are and have always been some generous donors to the cemetery and we are thankful for them.  If anyone wants to make a gift, memorial or bequest to the Altoona Cemetery Association, please contact one of the Board Members listed  
below or mail your gift to the secretary/treasurer:

                                                                                                         
David VanScharrel, President
Brad Bixler
Donald Gould
Ellen Kay Haigh, Secretary/Treasurer
PO Box 63, Hitchcock SD 57348

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 Don Pageler is compiling a history of Lake Dudley, located Northeast 
of Hitchcock.  If anyone has any memories, information or pictures that
they would like to share contact Don at: 19689  392 Ave, Hitchcock SD 57348
or phone: 605-266-2877.