Schedule of Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
2014 Total	$ 2,091
2015	1,281
2016	1,321
2017	1,364
2018 and thereafter	198,902
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	2,973
Total Debt	207,932	120,266
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2014 Long-Term Debt	0
2015	0
2016	0
2017	0
2018 and thereafter	198,100
Long-term Debt	198,100	117,400
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
2014 Long-Term Debt	486
2015	498
2016	510
2017	523
2018 and thereafter	87
Long-term Debt	2,104	2,461
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
2014 Long-Term Debt	755
2015	783
2016	811
2017	841
2018 and thereafter	715
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	2,973
Long-term Debt	6,878	0
Insurance Financing Agreement [Member]
Short-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	$ 850