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EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND SEVERANCE (Details) - Executive Retirement Policy [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Postemployment Benefits Liability [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 583 | $ 1,309
Adjustment to fair value |  | 45
Payment of retirement benefits | (583) | (694)
Negotiated settlement at discount and other |  | (77)
Balance, end of year | $ 0 | $ 583

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