DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

Effects of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

in thousands	Location on Statement	2014	2013	2012
Cash Flow Hedges
Loss reclassified from AOCI
(effective portion)	Interest expense	$       (7,988)	$       (5,077)	$       (6,314)

Amortization Table

in thousands	2014	2013	2012
Deferred Gain on Settlement
Amortized to earnings as a reduction to interest expense	$       10,674	$         4,334	$         4,052