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Related Person Transactions (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental service charge | $ 18,000 | $ 18,000 | $ 17,000
Purchase of maintenance and other services | 239,000 | 278,000 | 242,000
Payment for leased equipment |  |  | 86,000
Net death benefits due to the company | 8,900,000 |  |
Endorsed value | 2,000,000 |  |
Split Dollar Life Insurance Policies [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash surrender value | $ 6,800,000 | $ 6,600,000 |

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