BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest			$ 2,305	$ 6,291
Income taxes			3,080	6,500
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax	1,030	4,111	1,238	2,902	6,898
Settlement of secured borrowings			0	(3,085)
Transfer of long term debt to short term debt			15,000	39,200
OREO and premises and equipment expenditures accrued in other liabilities			36	30
Transfer of loans to OREO			$ 4,068	$ 10,367