LEASE ARRANGEMENTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Schedule Of Capital And Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Equipment financed under capital leases	$ 356	$ 1,888
Termination of capital lease obligation	322
Equipment [Member]
Schedule Of Capital And Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital leased assets	5,778	6,222
Capital lease, accumulated amortization	4,775	4,086
Equipment financed under capital leases	356	1,888
Building [Member]
Schedule Of Capital And Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease expiration	Dec. 31, 2023
Number of years before "opt out" provision in force	7 years
Rent expense	$ 1,284	$ 441