Fans don't let fans drive drunk

The Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence, (DUI) Association, Pennsylvania law enforcement and our highway safety partners want to remind all adult football fans that they need to make responsible arrangements before heading to or leaving any Super Bowl party.
Law Enforcement will be out in full force protecting us from drivers who are incapable of safe driving
due to alcohol and/or drugs. Impaired drivers will be arrested and face the consequences. A DUI arrest is often referred to as the $ 10,000 drive home as that's what all the fines and costs add up to or exceed.
Super Bowl Sunday is one of America's biggest and most entertaining national sporting
events. Friends and families gather to socialize and watch the big game whether it's in a private home or public location. Yet, similar to some holidays, it is also one of the Nation's most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving.
Impaired driving-related crashes and fatalities are preventable. Designating a sober driver should be
on the top of everyone's Super Bowl party list. Arrangements need to made in advance, not during the game when it's too late. Alcohol impairs a person's judgment and often a person makes the wrong choice under the influence.
"We're reminding everyone that real Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk," said C. Stephen
Erni, executive director, PA DUI Association, (Harrisburg Headquarters)."If your game plan includes alcohol, make sure you have a designated driver in your starting line-up. We are asking all party hosts and bar owners to take extra good care of designated drivers this year. Designated drivers make sure everyone gets home safely. For taking on such an important responsibility, they should be rewarded."
Having a designated driver should be an obvious call in everyone's play book. Making sure designated
drivers know how much we appreciate their responsible decision is what will make this year's celebration extra special - and extra safe."
SOME REMINDERS FOR SUPER BOWL FANS
If you are hosting a Super Bowl party:
Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers before kick-off or help arrange ride-sharing
• with other sober drivers
• Find unique ways to recognize the designated drivers at your party:
o Give them a great spot to watch the game
o Whatever non-alcoholic beverage they are drinking, make sure their glass is always
full
o Let them have the first pass at the buffet table
o Make sure their cars are easy to access when it is time to start driving people home
• Serve plenty of food
• Offer a variety of non-alcoholic choices like soft drinks, juice, and water
Serve one drink at a time and serve measured drinks
Only serve alcohol to guests over 21 years of age
• Determine ahead of time when you'll stop serving alcohol, such as one hour before the end of the party or at the end of the third quarter of the game (just like NFL stadiums) and begin serving coffee and dessert
• Add the numbers of local cab companies into your phone so they are just one touch away
Take appropriate steps to prevent anyone from driving while impaired
• Be prepared for guests to spend the night if an alternative way home is not available
• If you are attending a Super Bowl party or watching at a sports bar or restaurant:
• Designate your sober driver before the party begins and leave your car keys at home if you plan to
drink
• Find unique ways to recognize the designated drivers when you are out at a bar or restaurant
o Offer to be the designated driver the next time you go out
o Cover the cost for parking or even pay for a tank of gas
o Whatever non-alcoholic beverage they are drinking, make sure their glass is always
full
o Pick up the tab for their food and drink
• Before you go out, add the numbers for local cab companies in your cell phone so if you find yourself in need of a ride, it is just one touch away
Always buckle up - it's your best defense on the road
MYTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRINKING
Myth: As long as you stick to beer and wine, instead of hard liquor, the intoxicating effects are minimized.
Fact: One 12 oz can of beer, 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz of hard liquor all equal the same alcohol content.
Count certain drinks that contain more than 1.5oz of one type of alcohol as more than one drink such as martinis.
Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will show visible signs of impairment.
Fact: Physical appearance can be misleading; just one drink can impair one's ability to drive safely because judgment and motor skills are the first to be affected by alcoholic beverage consumption.
Myth: Drinking coffee makes a person who has had too much to drink sober up more quickly.
Fact: Time is the only solution to intoxication. It takes about one hour to eliminate each drink consumed.
Fact: Pennsylvania has an implied consent law, if you are requested by a law enforcement officer to submit to a chemical test whether its blood or breath; you must submit or lose your driving privileges for one year, automatically if you refuse.
Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk because the
consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant. Please act responsibly. Pass your keys to a sober driver before the big game begins. And remember, real Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk.
For more information, please visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org

Columbia Police reports

LINDSEY N. STUDENROTH, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS, AT LANCASTER AVENUE AND 15TH STREET, JAN. 25..
MICHAEL WILLIAM RESSER, AGE 28, OF HELLAM, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT THIRD  AND LINDEN STREETS, JAN. 26.
CRAIG LLOYD TROUT, AGE 56, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON NORTH THIRD STREET, JAN. 27
KEITH A. HERROLD, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT LOCUST AND SIXTH. STREETS, JAN. 27.
KAYLA N. HALTER, AGE 19, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT ROUTE 30 & LINDEN STREETS, JAN. 28.
JOHN PAUL MEO, AGE 53, OF COLUMBIA AND TIMOTHY M. COOPER, AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, JAN. 27 AND 28.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, BETWEEN JAN. 27-29: JEREMY M. MORRISON, AGE 29, OF
COLUMBIA; KRISTEN M. SELFRIDGE, AGE 24, OF JOHNSTOWN; ANDREW SCOTT WILSON, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA; KELLY A. ALBRIGHT, AGE 34, OF LANCASTER.
DOUGLAS ALAN GIVLER, AGE 44, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT AT MUSSER’S MARKET, JAN. 28.
GIVLER HAD STOLEN A PACKAGE OF HAM AND A BAG OF MEATBALLS, WORTH $11.38 AND CONCEALED IT IN HIS JACKET . HE WAS CITED AND RELEASED.
JESSEL AVERY SCHIERL, AGE 35, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 400 BLOCK OF AVENUE I, JAN. 28.
RAMOND FRANCIS GARVILLE, AGE 47, OF MD., WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT RT. 30 EAST AND LINDEN STREETS, JAN 31.
CHARLES JAY MATTHEWS, AGE 53, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OPRATION FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION, ON PLANE STREET, JAN. 31.
MAUREEN G. ZENO, AGE 54, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITEDFOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT LOCUST STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE, FEB. 1.
HEIDI L. HOGENTOGLER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AT EIGHTH. STREET AND AVENUE H, FEB. 2.
DEMETRIUS DUANE DAVIS, AGE 40, OF MARYSVILLE,
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT
ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREET, 02 FEBRUARY 2012.

Downtown project finally started

Work crews remove the old street lights from the 200 block of Locust Street. The old lights will be replaced with new lights over the next few weeks and look for a possible spring planting of street trees/.

Burke signs with Villanova

Before family, coaches and teammates this aftertnoon, Columbia all-state wide receiver Michael Burke

IV signed a letter of intent to attend Villanova football in the fall.

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

Columbia Library Feburary events

Mr. Samuel Edmond is available for tax preparation help beginning January 28. Please
schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143. Schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143.
Wednesday, February 1, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Pacifier”
Monday, February 6, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Friends”
Wednesday, February 8, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Shrek Forever After”
Monday, February 13, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Family”
Wednesday, February 15, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Horton Hears a Who”
Monday, February 20 – Presidents’ Day – Library is Closed
Wednesday, February 22 at 6 PM: Family Film: “Hercules”
Monday, February 27, at 6 PM – Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love: Pets”
Wednesday, February 29, at 6 PM – Movie: “Leap Year”. Ages 12 and up.

Masonic News

At a recent installation of Worshipful Master for Columbia Lodge # 286 the Zeamer legacy     continues!  Andrew M. Zeamer was installed  for the 2012 year, to     this office following his Uncle Scott J. Zeamer.
Andrew’s father, Mark C. Zeamer, administered   both Scott's oath and Andrew's oath of office.  Mark was Worshipful Master in  2009.

The ceremony was an  open installation and many friends and family of Master Masons attended.    

Columbia     Lodge # 286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple 25 Cool Creek Road in     Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. phone 940 1758.    

The     Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of     Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by     promoting personnel development of the individual    

Coming to the hill

A Night at the Museum

With the holidays well behind us, it’s time for some new family fun – fun that includes sleeping
too! Spend a night at the National Watch and Clock Museum on March 2. Find out what happens after the Museum locks its doors each night. Does the mouse run up the clock, does the grandfather clock begin to talk, or does time The Museum, located in Columbia, is truly the center of time and is home to close to 12,000 watches and clocks.
Why not bring your family and explore time?! After a stroll through the Museum’s time tunnel, you will find yourself transported to the time of Stonehenge and water clocks. From there, you begin your journey through time where thousands of years later (or an hour and a half in museum time) your family will stand speechless before the Mars Clock wondering, “Where did the time go?”
The Family Overnight is a unique opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 to spend the night at the Museum and enjoy decorating a clock to take home, munching on a snack, and exploring the many Museum’s exhibits. Cost is $20 for children and $12 for adults, with payment due prior to the sleepover. The adult chaperone must be at least 21 years old and one chaperone is required for every five children who participate.
Admission includes:
Scavenger hunt activity through the Museum
Museum exploration
Make-a-clock program for children
Snack and light breakfast
Souvenir patch for children

School of Horology • National Watch & Clock Museum www.nawcc.org Library & Research Collection • BULLETIN & MART Publications 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512-2130 • Ph. 717.684.8261 • Fax 717.684.0878
Register for the Family Overnight by calling 717-684-8261, ext. 237 or email education@nawcc.org to reserve a space and receive an information packet. Space in this program is limited to 80 participants.
The National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association with close to 18,000 members, representing 52 countries. April through November the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. December through March hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Memorial Day through
Labor Day the Museum is also open on Mondays. Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead. For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.museumoftime.org.

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Columbia Man Has Joe Paterno Tattoo - Video - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

Columbia Man Has Joe Paterno Tattoo - Video - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

Pastor to be ordained Friday at St. John's Lutheran

Pastor to be ordained Friday at St. John's Lutheran

Woman charged in drug death

Woman charged in drug death

Columbia weighs regs on pawn shops, salvage yards

Columbia weighs regs on pawn shops, salvage yards

Columbia Police reports

WAS CITED FOR STEADY RED SIGNAL, AT LINDEN AND NORTH 3RD.
STREET, 11 JANUARY 2012.
TASHEIMA L. KING, AGE 28, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH
5TH. STREET, 10 JANUARY 2012.
DOUGLAS ALLISON, II, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT 3RD. AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 12
JANUARY 2012.
JOHN THADDEUS BARR, JR., AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
OF INSPECTION, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, 12 JANUARY
DEREK D. WHYE, AGE 40, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED
AT NORTH 2ND. AND LINDEN STREETS, 17 JANUARY 2012.
ELIZABETH ANN WATKINS, AGE 23, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
OF INSPECTION IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, 15 JANUARY
LACEY MARIE DEREMER, AGE 20, OF EAST
PETERSBURG, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE
IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT NORTH 3RD. AND LINDEN STREETS, 16
JANUARY 2012.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION, BETWEEN 20 & 21 JANUARY 2012: BARRY D. MCMULLEN,
AGE 59, OF COLUMBIA, ON SOUTH 9TH. STREET; DONALD DALE
RETTEW, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, ON LANCASTER AVENUE; KAYLA M.
GORDON, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, ON LOCUST STREET; DANIELLE
PATRICIAL CHIRSM, AGE 20, OF LITITZ, ON SOUTH 3RD. STREET;
JENNIFER M. HIMELRIGHT, AGE 25, OF MILLERSVILLE, ON LANCASTER
AVENUE; URIAHA SHANK, AGE 23, OF MARIETTA, ON UNION STREET.
DAMON GABRIEL LONSINGER, AGE 35, OF YORK, WAS
CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 20 JANUARY 2012.
ANTHONY R. GRUICH, JR., AGE 37, OF COLUMBIA, WAS
CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT MAPLE AND NORTH 5TH.
STREETS, 20 JANUARY 2012.
SARINA M. BUCKS, AGE 42, OF ELIZABETHTOWN, WAS
CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 3RD. AND
LINDEN STREETS, 20 JANUARY 2012.
JARED D. BRYANT, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT 5TH. & LINDEN STREETS, 20
JANUARY 2012.
THOMAS A. MARTIN, AGE 25, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED
FOR TRAFFIC- CONTROL SIGNALS AND FOR DRIVING WHILE
OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 3RD. AND
CHESTNUT STREETS, 21 JANUARY 2012.
DONALD B. WAGNER, II, AGE 38, OF HARRISBURG, WAS
CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 3RD. AND
LINDEN STREETS, 21 JANUARY 2012.
RUBEN MEDERO, AGE 49, OF FLORIDA, WAS CITED FOR
UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 23 JANUARY 2012.

Tip from victim's neighbor leads to burglary charges for Columbia woman

Tip from victim's neighbor leads to burglary charges for Columbia woman

Columbia council discusses parking, smoking restrictions

Columbia council discusses parking, smoking restrictions

Columbia school board discontinues tax incentive program

Columbia school board discontinues tax incentive program

Police dogs sniff Columbia lockers

Police dogs sniff Columbia lockers

Columbia OKs preliminary school budget, tax hike

Columbia OKs preliminary school budget, tax hike

Holy Trinity Fastnacht info

409 Cherry Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Church Office 717-684-2711
Fastnacht Bake Talking Points
The annual Fastnacht Bake originated in 1924. This is our 89th year. It was an idea created by women
of the Altar Rosary Society, of the church, to raise money to help offset construction costs of a new church
building.
- Church construction began in 1926 and was completed with a dedication and blessing in October, 1929.
- Fastnacht (FAHS-nahkt) is related to the Germanic word Fasten (to fast, abstain from eating). The
definition of fastnacht - a yeast-raised potato pastry that is deep-fried like a doughnut. Fastnachts were
originally made on Shrove Tuesday to use up the stored fat and lard that was forbidden during Lent.
- In the early days of the bake all ingredients were hand mixed and the fastnachts were fashioned from
molds originally made from tuna fish cans.
- Unsalted potatoes were used during Lent and the potato water was then used to make yeast. The potato
yeast would “work” for several hours before being mixed into the flour.
- Today the Fastnacht Bake has evolved into a parish project that includes about 116 men and women
volunteers. It is one of the largest fund raising efforts of the parish.
- January 25, 1989 the national spotlight was focused on the Fastnacht Bake. NBC’s Willard Scott, from
the TODAY Show, originated all of his weather segments “live” from Holy Trinity in Columbia.
- The process of making fastnachts begins with the Night Crew. Approximately 20 to 25 volunteers
measure, weigh and mix the ingredients producing on average 56 batches. The dough is poured into large
metal cans. These are then placed in the “warming closet” to allow the dough to rise during the night.
The army of rollers begin arriving at 4:00am to start rolling, shaping and cutting the dough into
fastnachts. Each batch or can of dough will produce approximately 11.4 dozen. After shaping and
cutting the fastnachts they are placed on long cloth covered boards for further rising. When the
fastnachts are properly raised they are transferred to the frying area.
Other volunteers arrive around 5:30am to operate the fryers. Six frying units will be in continuous
operation for six hours. After frying in a cholesterol free substance they reach the peak of
perfection and are placed in cooling trays. The next step is the glazing process, which is all done
by hand.
Still other volunteers handle the sorting, counting and bagging, in preparation for pickup by the
public or delivery to area factories and other places of business.
- Fastnachts are baked on Monday, February 20, Shrove Tuesday, February 21 and Ash Wednesday,
February 22. After that, there are four weeks of bakes during Lent, on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
The last bake is Wednesday, March 21st.
- More than seven thousand dozen fastnachts are produced during the Lenten Season.
The operation takes place in the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 4th and Cherry Streets, Columbia, site of Our
Lady of the Angels School.
- Fastnachts must be pre-ordered by dialing 717-684-0487. Telephone lines are open between 9:00am
and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, beginning, Monday February 13th.
- Plain fastnachts sell for $5.50 per dozen and $2.75 per half-dozen. Glazed are $6.50 a dozen and $3.50
per half-dozen.
- Orders must be picked up at the Parish Center between 10:00am and 1:00pm on the designated days. All
orders not claimed by 1:00pm will be sold.
Secret to success –
- Pride
- Family tradition
- Parish Unity
- Each volunteer considers the Bake a labor of love.
- Our secret recipe that makes Holy Trinity’s the best tasting fastnacht in the world. . . . Ask Our
Customers!
Visuals -
Evenings before a bake - About 25 workers weighing flour, salt, sugar, etc. and the mixing of the dough.
They usually work between 5:00 and 9:00pm.
Mornings of the bake - Rollers are well working anytime after 4:00am and continue until 9:30am.
Volunteers turning fastnachts in the Fry Room are in position between 5:30 and 11:30am. Sorters and
baggers are busy between 6:00am and Noon.

Market now opens five days

In addition to its regular hours on Thursday and Friday, the Columbia Market House is also open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
There are three stands, who are now open five days a week.

New AEDS purchased

Since 1997 the Columbia Borough Police Department has used the AED to help those citizens experiencing a heart attack. The department has successfully used the AED in at least seven instances, thereby allowing the patients to resume a normal life. In 2001 Chief Brommer, Officer Dan Bell and Sgt. William Meyers saved the life of Columbia resident ,Monte Cooper, by using the AED. According to his daughter, Monte Ann Finegan, “My father was able to enjoy seven more years of the highest quality of life without residual health issues.” Due to the inability to replace the batteries or change the computer protocols, the current AED devices are in need of replacement. Each AED device costs $1,000.00 to replace and there are additional expenses such as the pads used to attach the device to the patient. Chief Jack Brommer initiated an AED Fund Drive in the hopes that the community would assist in acquiring new devices. The department is in need of at least 7 AED devices to be placed in each Police vehicle and 1 stationary device to be placed in the Borough Hall. To allow for the cost of 8 new AED units, pads and other materials, a goal of $10,000 has been set to outfit the department.

Anyone wishing to assist in this worthwhile endeavor may contact Chief Brommer at 717/684-7735.

We are grateful to the following businesses/organizations for their donations:

St. James Lutheran Church, 635 South 10^th St. Columbia, PA
St. James Lutheran Women’s Club, 635 South 10^th St. Columbia, PA
Colonial Metals Co., 217 Linden St. Columbia, PA
Frank Sahd Salvage Center, Inc., 1045 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Jay H. Lutz & Co., Inc., 20 South Fourth St. Columbia, PA
Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St. Columbia, PA
ELKS, 445 Chestnut St. Columbia, PA
Mr. Joe’s Steak House, 4^th and Perry Streets Columbia, PA
Sunsnappers, P.O. Box 744 Columbia, PA
A&L Doors and Specialties Inc., 336-346 Poplar St. Columbia, PA
Dean Littles Distributor, 1224 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Columbia Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 569 Columbia, PA
Columbia Catholic War Veterans, P.O. Box 37 Columbia, PA
A Golden Stories, 237 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Sager, Swisher and Company, 619 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster, PA
Dr. Vincent Heaps, 543 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Susquehanna Bank, 325 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Smith’s Hotel, 1030 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Hinkle’s Pharmacy, 261 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Foresters of America, P.O. Box 87 Columbia, PA
B&T Sportswear, 240 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Columbia Water Company, 220 Locust St. Columbia, PA

Columbia man charged

West Hempfield Township Police have charged Elid David Guerts, 34, of 432 Locust St., following a pursuit, which started on Route 30 near Malleable Road and ended at 10th Street and Park Avenue in Columbia.
Police said Guerts was stopped for speeding on Route 30 when he took off, exited Roure 30 at 441 and  proceeded through Columbia before being stopped, Jan. 9.
He was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, fleeing or attempting to elude police DUI, driving while under suspension, DUI, possession of a conteolled substance, possession of drug paraphernlia and reckless endangering another person.
He was taken to Lancaster County Prison for an outstanding parole violation.