CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
May 31, 2013
May 31, 2014
May 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 3,071 $ 2,058 $ 4,798 $ 4,956
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:        
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax benefit (expense) of $1,324; $10; $3,695; and $(147), respectively (2,044) (17) (5,912) 239
(Gain) loss from derivative transactions reclassified into earnings, net of tax (expense) benefit of $1,542; $(92); $3,642; and $(1,526), respectively 2,474 (149) 5,842 (2,490)
Change in postretirement liabilities, net of tax expense of $1,616; $0; $1,616; and $0 2,705   2,705  
Amortization of prior service cost, net of taxes of $8, $8, $24, and $25, respectively 12 13 36 41
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of taxes of $17, $209, $117, and $627, respectively 28 341 190 1,023
Other comprehensive income (loss) 3,175 188 2,861 (1,187)
Total comprehensive income $ 6,246 $ 2,246 $ 7,659 $ 3,769