Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2018

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 September 29, 2018:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	44,257	$	44,257	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		9,769		-		9,769
Total	$	54,026	$	44,257	$	9,769
Year ended September 30, 2017:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	31,659	$	31,659	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		9,026		-		9,026
Total	$	40,685	$	31,659	$	9,026