Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance at Oct. 01, 2011	$ 148,474	$ 17,609	$ 48,723	$ 84,157	$ (2,015)
Beginning balance, shares at Oct. 01, 2011		17,609
Comprehensive loss:
Net loss	(180)			(180)
Comprehensive loss	(180)
Stock options exercised, shares		4
Stock options exercised	1	4	(3)
Compensation expense associated with stock-based plans	369		369
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5		5
Cash dividends declared	(529)			(529)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 148,140	$ 17,613	$ 49,094	$ 83,448	$ (2,015)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		17,613