DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

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

in thousands	Location on Statement	2015	2014	2013
Cash Flow Hedges
Loss reclassified from AOCI
(effective portion)	Interest expense	$       (9,759)	$       (7,988)	$       (5,077)

Deferred Gain Amortization

in thousands	2015	2014	2013
Deferred Gain on Settlement
Amortized to earnings as a reduction to interest expense	$        3,036	$      10,674	$        4,334