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ASSET PURCHASES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Amortization Expense of Core Deposit Intangible Assets

		(In Thousands)
		Knisley				Hicksville				Total
2013		$	157			$	155			$	312
2014			157				155				312
2015			—				155				155
2016			—				155				155
2017			—				79				79

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