EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Compensation Plans
Beginning of period balance	$ 10,459	$ 8,377	$ 6,824
Employee compensation deferrals	420	369	805
Employee compensation payments	(734)	(297)	(210)
Increase (decrease) in plan fair value	872	2,010	958
End of period balance	11,017	10,459	8,377
Company's contribution to the 401K Plan
401(K) savings plan expense	$ 803	$ 851	$ 881

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Deferred compensation recorded during the year.

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Change in the fair value of the deferred compensation plan of the company

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The amount of distributions made to the individual during the period.

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The carrying amount of the liability as of the balance sheet date to an individual under a deferred compensation arrangement. This amount may be the result of periodic accruals made over the period of active employment, or reflect termination benefits resulting contractual terms or a death benefit.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 710

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-Section 30

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The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 715

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

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