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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Property And Equipment) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation | $ 3.5 | $ 3.4 | $ 3.2
Cost of goods sold, depreciation | $ 0.8 | $ 0.8 | $ 1.0
Minimum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years |  |
Minimum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 3 years |  |
Minimum [Member] | Vehicles [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 3 years |  |
Minimum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 3 years |  |
Minimum [Member] | Software and Computer Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 3 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 40 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 15 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Vehicles [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 5 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 10 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Software and Computer Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment, useful life | 5 years |  |

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