CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Utility plant, at original cost less accumulated depreciation	$ 378,960	$ 366,563
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	422	617
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts 2013 - $221; 2012-$241)	5,115	5,728
Unbilled operating revenues	3,009	2,997
Materials and supplies	1,485	1,353
Prepaid property taxes	1,491	1,328
Prepaid expenses and other	1,732	1,457
Total current assets	13,254	13,480
Other assets
Non utility property (less accumulated depreciation 2013-$389; 2012-$309)	4,142	4,082
Other deferred assets	5,172	5,196
Total other assets	9,314	9,278
Regulatory assets, net	2,304	2,393
Total assets	403,832	391,714
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	8,830	8,710
Preferred stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	90,841	88,399
Retained earnings	22,165	21,071
Total stockholders' equity	121,836	118,180
Long-term debt, net of current portion	105,510	106,257
Total stockholders' equity and long-term debt	227,346	224,437
Current liabilities
Lines of credit	10,332	10,717
Current portion of long-term debt	1,132	1,111
Accounts payable	4,140	3,499
Accrued expenses	3,710	3,430
Overdraft payable	746	750
Deferred income taxes	838	837
Accrued interest	1,054	1,065
Customer deposits	801	967
Other	2,810	2,563
Total current liabilities	25,563	24,939
Commitments and contingencies ( Note 10 )
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Net advances for construction	11,427	13,023
Postretirement benefit obligation	309	374
Deferred investment tax credits	601	622
Utility plant retirement cost obligation	979	1,092
Deferred income taxes	49,742	45,879
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	63,058	60,990
Net contributions in aid of construction	87,865	81,348
Liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 403,832	$ 391,714