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LONG-TERM DEBT - Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Long-term debt |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 48,160 | $ 49,516
Interest expense | 5,581 | 5,394
Interest payments | (4,875) | (4,875)
Bonus Interest - Equity based financing fee |  | (1,875)
Balance, end of year | $ 48,866 | $ 48,160

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