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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000105418-04-000042
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041025
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041025
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041025

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WEIS MARKETS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000105418
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411]
		IRS NUMBER:				240755415
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1226

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05039
		FILM NUMBER:		041093827

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1000 S SECOND ST
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 471
		CITY:			SUNBURY
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17801
		BUSINESS PHONE:		570-286-4571

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1000 S SECOND ST
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 471
		CITY:			SUNBURY
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17801
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B>UNITED STATES<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE&nbsp;COMMISSION<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
</B></FONT>Washington, D.C. 20549<FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Times New Roman"><B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="4" FACE="Times New Roman"><B>FORM 8-K</B></FONT>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Times New Roman"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Times New Roman"><B><U>October 25, 2004</U></B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE="5" FACE="Times New Roman"><B>WEIS MARKETS, INC.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Times New Roman"><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
______________________________________________________</FONT>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp;
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Pennsylvania</U></B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <B><U>1-5039</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>24-0755415</U></B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Times New Roman">(State or other jurisdiction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Commission&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(IRS Employer<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of incorporation)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;File Number)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identification No.)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B><U>1000 South Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801</U></B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B><U>(570) 286-4571</U></B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
Registrant's telephone number, including area code<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B><U>N/A</U></B><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
</FONT>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):</FONT>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B>Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.</B></FONT>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 25, 2004, the Company released its earnings for the third quarter ended September 25, 2004.<FONT SIZE="3"> A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference. <BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B>Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></FONT>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Exhibit.</FONT><FONT SIZE="3"><BR CLEAR="LEFT">
</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 Press release dated October 25, 2004 announcing Weis Markets, Inc. third quarter 2004 earnings.
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</FONT>
<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">WEIS MARKETS, INC.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Dated: October 25, 2004</FONT>
<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">By: <U>&nbsp;/s/ William R. Mills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
</FONT>William R. Mills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
Senior Vice President and Treasurer/CFO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<P ALIGN="RIGHT">&nbsp;
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><B>EXHIBIT INDEX</B>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp;
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><B><U>Exhibit&nbsp;No.</U>&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Description</B></U></FONT><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press release dated October 25, 2004 announcing Weis Markets, Inc. third quarter 2004 earnings.
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<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><B>EXHIBIT 99.1</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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		<TD WIDTH="68%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"><B>WEIS MARKETS, INC.</B>  </TD>
		<TD WIDTH="31%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE="3">1000 S. 2nd Street</FONT>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE="3">Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801</FONT>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE="3">Phone 570-286-3636</FONT>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT SIZE="3">Fax 570-286-3692</FONT>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP" BGCOLOR="#EFEFEF"><FONT SIZE="7"><B>Press Release</B></FONT>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD WIDTH="51%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Contact: Dennis Curtin  </TD>
		<TD WIDTH="48%" ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Phone: (570) 286-3636   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">October 25, 2004  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">E-Mail: dcurtin@weismarkets.com   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp; </TD></TR>

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		<TD WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>WEIS MARKETS REPORTS INCREASES IN 3RD QUARTER SALES,<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
COMPARABLE STORE SALES AND EARNINGS PER SHARE</B>  </TD></TR>

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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(SUNBURY, PA) &amp;ndash; Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE:WMK) reported today that its third quarter sales increased 2.8% to $518.6 million and its comparable store sales increased 3.1% as compared to the same period in 2003. The third quarter results represent the thirteenth consecutive quarterly increase in comparable store sales. For the thirteen-week period ending September 25, 2004, the Company's net income increased 12.4% to $12.2 million and basic and diluted earnings per share increased 12.5% to $.45 per share.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Year-to-date sales increased 2.6% to $1.56 billion and comparable store sales are up 3.1%. Year-to-date net income increased 4.1% to $42.1 million and basic and diluted earnings per share increased 4.0% to $1.55 per share.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Favorable sales results for the quarter and year-to-date were heavily impacted by a continuing strong performance from the store perishable departments.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Also during the third quarter, the Company opened two stores with its new superstore design; a new unit in White Marsh, Maryland and a replacement unit in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. It is currently building replacement units in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania and Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Founded in 1912, Weis Markets currently operates 158 stores in six states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. Weis Markets also owns SuperPetz, a pet supply superstore chain with 33 units in eleven states.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New"><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to historical information, this news release may contain forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: general economic conditions, including their impact on capital expenditures; business conditions in the retail industry; the regulatory environment; rapidly changing technology and competitive factors, including increased competition with regional and national retailers; and price pressures.<BR CLEAR="LEFT">
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<P><FONT SIZE="3" FACE="Courier New"><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof other than through its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are available to the public.</I></FONT>
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		<TD WIDTH="100%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Weis Markets, Inc. and Subsidiaries</B>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED SALES &amp; EARNINGS</B>   </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Third Quarter - 2004</B>   </TD></TR>

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		<TD WIDTH="40%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
		<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>13 Week</B>  </TD>
		<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>13 Week</B>  </TD>
		<TD WIDTH="18%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Period Ended</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Period Ended</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Increase</B>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>Sept. 25, 2004</U></B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>Sept. 27, 2003</U></B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>(Decrease)</U></B>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Net Sales   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$518,639,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$504,690,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">2.8%  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Income Before Taxes   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">19,578,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">17,841,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">9.7%  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Provision for Income Taxes   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>7,364,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>6,977,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>5.5%</U>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Net Income   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>$12,214,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>$10,864,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>12.4%</U>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Weighted-Average   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares Outstanding   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">27,080,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">27,193,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">(113,000)  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Basic and Diluted   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings Per Share   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$0.45  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$0.40  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$0.05  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>39 Week</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>39 Week</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Period Ended</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Period Ended</B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B>Increase</B>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>Sept. 25, 2004</U></B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>Sept. 27, 2003</U></B>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><B><U>(Decrease)</U></B>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Net Sales   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$1,560,682,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$1,521,742,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">2.6%  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Income Before Taxes   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">67,256,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">65,531,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">2.6%  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Provision for Income Taxes   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>25,163,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>25,105,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>0.2%</U>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Net Income   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>$42,093,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>$40,426,000</U>  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP"><U>4.1%</U>  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Weighted-Average   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares Outstanding   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">27,113,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">27,193,000  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">(80,000)  </TD></TR>

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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">Basic and Diluted   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;  </TD>
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		<TD ALIGN="LEFT" VALIGN="TOP">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings Per Share   </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$1.55  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$1.49  </TD>
		<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="TOP">$0.06  </TD></TR>

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