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Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments - Terms and Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 328,610 | $ 328,610
3.718% Interest Rate Swap Maturing October 8, 2022 [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 3.718% |
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount | $ 250,000 | 250,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | 4,572 | 3,733
3.300% Interest Rate Swap Maturing January 30, 2021 [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | $ 25,774 | 25,774
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 3.30% |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | $ (169) | (300)
3.090% Interest Rate Swap Maturing October 30, 2019 [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | $ 25,774 | 25,774
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 3.09% |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | $ (93) | (214)
2.750% Interest Rate Swap Maturing September 30, 2017 [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount | $ 27,062 | 27,062
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 2.75% |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement | $ (37) | $ (83)

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