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Consolidated Statements of Income (Audited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest and fees on loans (tax-exempt income) | $ 567 | $ 629 | $ 696
Interest and dividends on investments (tax-exempt income) | $ 6,065 | $ 5,175 | $ 4,332

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