form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C., 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
November 17, 2008
         
         
CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Pennsylvania
  
0-13222
  
23-2265045
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
15 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA
  
16933
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(570) 662-2121
     
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report.)


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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 17, 2008, the Company issued a Press Released announcing that they will not file an application to participate in the U.S. Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program (TARP).  The Press Release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be “Filed” for any purpose.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press Release dated November 17, 2008.



 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.  
       
Date:  November 17, 2008
By:
/s/ Randall E. Black  
    Randall E. Black  
    CEO & President