OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Activity in other real estate owned
Beginning Balance			$ 15,456	$ 11,453
Transfer to other real estate owned			4,216	21,158
Sales - out of other real estate owned			(8,975)	(12,725)
Write-down			(1,020)	(1,617)
Ending Balance	9,677	18,269	9,677	18,269
Activity in the valuation account for the other real estate
Beginning Balance			(4,003)	(1,332)
Impairments during year			(1,020)	(1,617)
Reductions			2,486	281
Ending Balance	(2,537)	(2,668)	(2,537)	(2,668)
Expenses related to foreclosed assets
Write downs			1,020	1,617
Losses / (gains) on sales			(635)	(405)
Net loss / (gain)	172	651	385	1,212
Operating expenses			$ 383	$ 844