Loans to Employees

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Loans to Employees [Abstract]

Loans to Employees

(6) Loans to Employees:

From 2000 through 2002, the Company provided loans to certain employees for the sole purpose of purchasing the Company's Class B common stock in the open market.  Principal and interest totaling $1,287 relating to such loans remains outstanding at September 30, 2011 and carry an interest rate of 4.75%, payable annually on the loan anniversary date.  The underlying securities serve as collateral for these loans, which must be repaid no later than 10 years from the date of issue. No additional loans will be made under this program.