DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	Note 6: Derivative Instruments During the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we use derivative instruments to balance the cost and risk of such exposures. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. In 2007, 2018 and 2020, we entered into interest rate locks of future debt issuances to hedge the risk of higher interest rates. These interest rate locks were designated as cash flow hedges. The gain/loss upon settlement of these interest rate hedges is deferred (recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)) and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. This amortization was reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Location on September 30 September 30in thousandsStatement 2021 2020 2021 2020 Interest Rate Hedges Interest Loss reclassified from AOCIexpense $ (493) $ (473) $ (1,461) $ (1,810) For the 12-month period ending September 30, 2022, we estimate that $2,028,000 of the $22,863,000 net of tax loss in AOCI will be reclassified to interest expense.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Note 6: Derivative Instruments During the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we use derivative instruments to balance the cost and risk of such exposures. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. In 2007, 2018 and 2020, we entered into interest rate locks of future debt issuances to hedge the risk of higher interest rates. These interest rate locks were designated as cash flow hedges. The gain/loss upon settlement of these interest rate hedges is deferred (recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)) and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. This amortization was reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Location on September 30 September 30in thousandsStatement 2021 2020 2021 2020 Interest Rate Hedges Interest Loss reclassified from AOCIexpense $ (493) $ (473) $ (1,461) $ (1,810) For the 12-month period ending September 30, 2022, we estimate that $2,028,000 of the $22,863,000 net of tax loss in AOCI will be reclassified to interest expense.