Investments

Dec. 31, 2011

Investments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long Term Investments [Table Text Block]

Thousands			2011		2010
Investments in life insurance policies		$	51,911	$	51,090
Investments in gas pipeline joint ventures			14,340		15,742
Other			2,012		2,262
	Total other investments	$	68,263	$	69,094