STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAMS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2005	Dec. 31, 2015	Nov. 03, 2011
Equity [Abstract]
Authorized amount of stock repurchase program			$ 15,000
Parent entity stock purchase program authorized amount	$ 15,000
Parent entity stock purchase program remaining authorized purchase amount		$ 4,500

The amount authorized by parent company of entity to purchase the subsidiary's common stock in the open market under a stock repurchase plan.

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