Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Notes Tables

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

(In thousands)	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
As of April 2, 2016:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	36,588	$	36,588	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		7,514		-		7,514
Total	$	44,102	$	36,588	$	7,514
As of October 3, 2015:
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