Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Shares used to computer earnings (loss) per share
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations	$ 4,882	$ (6,715)	$ 6,154	$ (12,724)
Basic weighted-average shares	7,556,000	7,525,000	7,548,000	7,514,000
Diluted
Weighted-average shares, basic	7,556,000	7,525,000	7,548,000	7,514,000
Dilutive effect of stock options	105,000		87,000
Weighted-average shares, diluted	7,661,000	7,525,000	7,635,000	7,514,000
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$ 0.65	$ (0.89)	$ 0.82	$ (1.69)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations	$ 0.64	$ (0.89)	$ 0.81	$ (1.69)