Lac Courte Oreilles, Wis. – June 11, 2025 — Joyful laughter and excited cheers filled the air as the Lac Courte Oreilles Housing Authority (LCO HA) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to unveil a brand-new playground in the Signor community on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation.

Funded through WHEDA’s (Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority) Tax Credit program, the new playground is a part of the LCO HA’s Tax Credit project. Also included in this project is one more playground that will be in the New Post community.

LCO HA staff had the fun of choosing the playground equipment. Woodstone Construction brought the playground design to lie. LCO Development added the finishing touches with beautifully landscaped grounds and a scenic walking path that now surrounds the play area.

The event brought out community members of all ages – elders, parents, and children. As the ribbon was officially cut, dozens of children, including youth brought by the Boys and Girls Club of Lac Courte Oreilles, raced to try out the new swings, slides, monkey bars, and climbing structures. One delighted child was overheard asking, “Can I have my birthday here?”

LCO HA Interim Director Marcy Gouge shared reflections on the day’s success, “Seeing the excitement and smiles on the faces of the children is what this is all about. It makes this work worthwhile. Honestly, we had just as much fun as the kids today.”

Mino bimaadiziwin – “The good life.”