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           COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) 
        In Thousands, unless otherwise specified  | 
        
           Sep. 30, 2012 
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           Dec. 31, 2011 
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| Exposure associated with off-balance sheet obligations | ||||||
| Fixed | $ 59,432 | $ 49,352 | ||||
| Variable | 261,087 | 257,081 | ||||
| Total Exposure | 320,519 | 306,433 | ||||
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           Commitments to Extend Credit 
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| Exposure associated with off-balance sheet obligations | ||||||
| Fixed | 47,292 | [1] | 38,432 | [1] | ||
| Variable | 261,087 | [1] | 257,081 | [1] | ||
| Total Exposure | 308,379 | [1] | 295,513 | [1] | ||
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           Standby Letters of Credit 
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| Exposure associated with off-balance sheet obligations | ||||||
| Fixed | 12,140 | 10,920 | ||||
| Variable | ||||||
| Total Exposure | $ 12,140 | $ 10,920 | ||||
          
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