INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGES (Notes) |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2016 | |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGES
Deferred charges and intangible assets totaled $20,572,000 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Accumulated amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 totaled $7,005,000 and $5,775,000, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the next five years based on existing deferred charges and intangible assets is: remainder of 2016 - $1,475,000; 2017 - $2,339,000; 2018 - $2,169,000; 2019 - $2,047,000; 2020 - $2,047,000; and thereafter - $3,490,000.
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