GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

Change in Balance for Goodwill

The change in the balance for goodwill during the year is as follows:

	2017		2016		2015
Beginning of year	$	35,371	$	33,796	$	33,796
Acquired goodwill		-		1,575		-
Impairment		-		-		-
End of year	$	35,371	$	35,371	$	33,796

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired intangible assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows.

	2017					2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Core deposit intangible	$	7,046	$	(3,671	)	$	8,758	$	(4,409	)

Estimated Amortization Expense

Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years:

2018	$	711
2019		495
2020		475
2021		473
2022		334
Thereafter		887
	$	3,375