Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 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)
Year ended October 1, 2016:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	58,846	$	58,846	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		7,909		-		7,909
Total	$	66,755	$	58,846	$	7,909
Year ended 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