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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014

(Thousands)
 
ADDITIONS
 
 
CLASSIFICATION
BEGINNING
BALANCE
CHARGED TO
EXPENSE
OTHER (1)
ENDING BALANCE
2016
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
5,189

1,616

(1,940
)
$
4,865

2015
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
5,357

2,859

(3,027
)
$
5,189

2014
 
 
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
5,330

2,504

(2,477
)
$
5,357


(1)
Uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries and adjustments.