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Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) director shares	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 22, 2008 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of common stock authorizes for issuance (in shares) \| shares				500,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 0
Regular monthly board retainer director could receive in cash	1,667
Regular monthly board retainer if restricted stock vested	2,083
Monthly meeting fees a director could receive in cash	725
Monthly meeting fees a director could receive if restricted stock vested	$ 900
Number of directors elected to receive stock in lieu of cash \| director	13
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum vesting period of granted restricted stock	36 months
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 640,000		$ 594,000
Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	1 year 8 months 16 days
Share based compensation expense	$ 249,000	$ 173,000
Number of shares issued (in shares) \| shares	7,451	5,953
Recognized share based compensation expense	$ 198,000	$ 135,000