Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of OREO Measured And Reported At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 8,179us-gaap_OtherRealEstate	$ 8,470us-gaap_OtherRealEstate
Disposed	(510)us-gaap_OtherRealEstateDisposals	(649)us-gaap_OtherRealEstateDisposals
Ending balance	8,771us-gaap_OtherRealEstate	9,537us-gaap_OtherRealEstate
OREO Remeasured At Initial Recognition [Member]
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement	1,159	1,907
Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses	0	0
Fair value	1,159	1,907
OREO Remeasured Subsequent To Initial Recognition [Member]
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement	211	1,930
Fair value	154	1,739
Write-downs included in other non-interest expense	$ (57)	$ (191)

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and buildings obtained through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement.

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