Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 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 July 1, 2017:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	39,317	$	39,317	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		8,707		-		8,707
Total	$	48,024	$	39,317	$	8,707
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