Poor internal confidence was seen as a major obstacle in the recruitment of new employers to the area. So, they decided to accentuate the positive and shine a big bright light on our defining natural asset our waterways. On The Water is born and plans for a festival are created to raise awareness of it. The Rust Belt is coined and morale sinks. Da Yoopers dig the unemployment checks and start a band to get some beer money.
Japan is tops.
Disco and Platform heals are hear. Some future Waterfest acts have hit records. 1800-99 Oshkosh City fathers plan several waterfests to douse the Great Fires of Saw Dust City. Da Yoopers find Nova Scotia while looking for a beer. 1600-99 French explorers break new ground modern commerce begins.