OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Other Operating Expenses Details
FDIC assessment	$ 299	$ 253	$ 941	$ 1,254
Trust department expense	276	291	1,130	1,223
Professional and legal fees	369	248	855	821
Loan expense	194	384	699	676
Other operating expenses	1,536	1,286	4,568	4,240
Total other operating expenses	$ 2,674	$ 2,462	$ 8,193	$ 8,214