Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income (Loss)	$ 23,232	$ 25,319	$ (7,236)
Cash Flow Hedge:
Change in fair value arising during period (net of income tax of $12, $0 and $0)	19
Less reclassifications to net income (net of income tax of $86, $0, and $0)	139
OCI (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	158
Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Actuarial gains (losses) arising during period (net of income tax of $8,466, $6,924 and $923)	13,668	(10,386)	(8,364)
Less amortization of losses to net income (net of tax of $1,704, $1,213 and $894)	2,752	1,819	1,341
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	16,420	(8,567)	(7,023)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		475	(14)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	16,578	(8,092)	(7,037)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 39,810	$ 17,227	$ (14,273)