Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2015

Notes Tables

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

(In thousands)	Total at October 3, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
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

(In thousands)	Total at September 27, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	3,320	$	3,320	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		6,867		-		6,867
Total	$	10,187	$	3,320	$	6,867