Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Notes Tables

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

(In thousands)	Total at January 2, 2016		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	45,566	$	45,566	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		7,366		-		7,366
Total	$	52,932	$	45,566	$	7,366

(In thousands)	Total at October 3, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	32,843	$	32,843	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		7,194		-		7,194
Total	$	40,037	$	32,843	$	7,194