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EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Compensation Plans |  |  |
Beginning of period balance | $ 11,017 | $ 10,459 | $ 8,377
Employee compensation deferrals | 534 | 420 | 369
Employee compensation payments | (1,464) | (734) | (297)
Increase (decrease) in plan fair value | 50 | 872 | 2,010
End of period balance | 10,137 | 11,017 | 10,459
Company's contribution to the 401K Plan |  |  |
401(K) savings plan expense | $ 900 | $ 800 | $ 900

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