SECURITIES (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Due after one year through five years $ 20,370  
Due after ten years 20,726  
Available For Sale Securities Amortized Cost 317,400 309,817
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value 20,608  
Due after ten years,Fair Value 21,385  
Available for Sale, Fair Value 321,707 313,777
Government Sponsored Mortgage Backed Residential [Member]
   
Available For Sale Securities Amortized Cost 276,304  
Available for Sale, Fair Value $ 279,714