Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)	Total at September 28, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	15,534	$	15,534	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		6,145		-		6,145
Total	$	21,679	$	15,534	$	6,145

(In thousands)	Total at September 29, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	$	5,146	$	-	$	5,146
Total	$	5,146	$	-	$	5,146