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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 10) (2008 Restricted Stock Plan, USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
2008 Restricted Stock Plan |  |  |
Balance, beginning - shares | 114,000 | 108,000 | 94,000
Granted - shares | 28,000 | 21,000 | 30,000
Vested - shares | (24,000) | (15,000) | (15,000)
Forfeited - shares | (1,000) |  | (1,000)
Balance, ending - shares | 117,000 | 114,000 | 108,000
Unearned compensation |  |  |
Balance, beginning | $ 1,039 | $ 1,079 | $ 891
Granted | 589 | 408 | 518
Forfeited | (12) |  | (7)
Amortization of Compensation Expense | (400) | (448) | (323)
Balance, ending | $ 1,216 | $ 1,039 | $ 1,079
Granted - Weighted average grant price | $ 21.20 | $ 19.35 | $ 16.97

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