12. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related Text

	Years Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Interest paid	$	724,651	$	856,578	$	683,475
Federal, state and local income taxes paid - net of refunds	$	5,568,581	$	972,645	$	3,248,181
Capitalized interest	$	-	$	-	$	-
Fixed asset purchases in accounts payable	$	92,903	$	85,488	$	459,941