Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2017

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 1, 2017:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	40,664	$	40,664	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		8,469		-		8,469
Total	$	49,133	$	40,664	$	8,469
As of 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