ACQUISITIONS (Schedule of Effect of Amortization and Accretion Related to Acquisition) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]
Loans	$ 639	$ (546)
Core deposit intangibles	(2,222)	(2,616)
Borrowings	137	75
Time deposits	1,075	2,920
Net impact to income before taxes	$ (371)	$ (167)

Net impact of amortization and accretion related to acquisition.

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The impact of borrowings accretion (amortization) related to acquisitions on income before taxes

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The impact of core deposit intangibles accretion (amortization) related to acquisitions on income before taxes.

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The impact of loans accretion (amortization) related to acquisitions on income before taxes.

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The impact of time deposits accretion (amortization) related to acquisitions on income before taxes.

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