Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

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

(In thousands)	Total at March 29, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	20,448	$	20,448	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		6,659		-		6,659
Total	$	27,107	$	20,448	$	6,659

(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