Economist suggests Mantecans perhaps crack open a book now and then.

This week's (15 Sep 08) Manteca City Council highlights:

• Manteca economist determined the city is populated by primitive ignorant villagers.
• Whole Foods market and Trader Joe's not interested in locating in Manteca because we are too uneducated.
• The Council approves of study and calls it much better than any other they've seen. Mayor Weatherford praises study.

Shown above (click to enlarge) pages from the study. The chart at right lists the requirements for various stores including Whole Foods Inc. and Trader Joe's Inc.

In response, Councilman Snyder regaled the meeting participants with a fascinating story of how he went to a restaurant in Toledo and even though they served hot dogs on paper plates it was a great success because Jamie Farr mentioned it on a TV show. He suggested, "that's what Manteca needs."