LOANS TO RELATED PARTIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Loans to Related Parties [Table Text Block]

Loans to directors, executive officers, principal holders of First Financial’s common stock and certain related persons were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	10,426		$	10,599		$	10,375
Additions	827			1,791			1,297
Deductions	(3,156		)	(1,964		)	(1,073		)
Ending balance	$	8,097		$	10,426		$	10,599
Loans 90 days past due	$	0		$	0		$	0