Mineola’s 2012 ‘Women of Distinction’ Honored

At his sixth annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony Saturday, , R,C,I-East Meadow, honored 22 women from across the 17th Assembly District for the “tremendous impact they have had on their communities and the diligence with which they have sought to better the lives of others through their commitment to service.”

Seven women with strong ties to the Village of Mineola and the surrounding area were among those recognized during a morning ceremony August 11 at the Albertson VFW Hall:

Mineola:

• Lucy Gaglione, a dental hygienist by trade, she is also a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Williston Park Fire Department who also
• Berta Gauto, an immigrant from Paraguay who established and established a folkloric dance group. 
• Yurika Saito Karasz, a decorated former Army Captain, she holds Master’s degrees in Biochemistry and Biophysics

Williston Park:

• Hon. Doreen Ehrbar, who was the village’s first female mayor, serving the community for 6 years.
• Rose Marie Farrar, a singer at St. Aiden’s Church who also performs for the residents of A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home and serves them lunches
• Diane Thorp, a R.N. who has been involved in the Herricks community with PTA, music and athletic boosters, Boy and Girl Scouts and St. Aiden’s CYO.
• Mary Ann Zwiebel, a R.N. and Girl Scout Troop Leader for over 10 years.
• Theresa Fiorentino, a member of the Albertson-Roslyn Heights Republican Club for the past 55 years who has never missed a meeting and is also a staple at the Herricks Board of Education meetings.