Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2021

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 October 2, 2021:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	86,395	$	86,395	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		12,501		-		12,501
Total	$	98,896	$	86,395	$	12,501
As of October 3, 2020:
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	72,234	$	72,234	$	-
Other assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies		10,584		-		10,584
Total	$	82,818	$	72,234	$	10,584