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Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Baudoin of Abbeville are pleased to announce the engagment and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kaylyn Michelle Baudoin, to Jacob Tyler Fleming.
He is the son of Donna Touchet Fleming of Abbeville and the late Floyd “Bubba” G. Fleming II of Abbeville.
The wedding will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville.
Kaylyn is a 2010 graduate of Abeville High School and a 2014 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is employe with the Vermilion Parish School Board.
Jacob is a 2008 graduate of Abbeville High School and a 2016 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology. He is employed with Pellerin Milnor Corporation in Kenner, La.

There will be some new faces serving in Vermilion Parish.
Polls closed last night, with voters in Abbeville and Kaplan making their choices clear.
Voters in Abbeville overwhelmingly re-elected Mayor Mark Piazza to another term. He has served as mayor since 2002. He defeated Clay Thompson 1,635 votes (81 percent) to 381 (19 percent).
“I can’t thank you enough, citizens of Abbeville,” Piazza said, “for once again putting your faith and trust in me to serve as your mayor. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve in a community that I love so much. I look forward to serving with my friends on the City Council and I am confident that in the next four years, there will be great things for Abbeville. I also want to thank my family and friends for their continued support, as I start my eighth term as an elected official.”
Bill Spearman will be the new Chief of Police in Abbeville. Spearman pulled in 53 percent (1,086 votes) of the vote, enough to avoid a runoff. Mike Hardy received 824 votes (40 percent). Ronald Gaspard drew 137 votes.
There will now be two councilwomen in Abbeville.
Roslyn White will be the councilwoman in District A. She pulled in 51 percent of the vote (289 votes). Matt Suire finished second with 189 votes. Donald Borel and David Trahan received 62 votes and 28 votes, respectively.
There will now be a councilwoman sitting in District D seat on the Abbeville Council. Terry Broussard defeated incumbent Councilman Wayne Landry on Saturday. Broussard received 398 votes (59 percent), with Landry taking 271 votes.
Mike Kloesel will be the next Mayor of Kaplan. He received 745 votes, good for 56 percent. Incumbent Kirk Champagne finished second, with 517 votes. Brodney Mouton took in 67 votes.
Joshua Hardy has been elected Kaplan Chief of Police. He received 709 votes (53 percent). Jo Ann Hargrave Housden brought in 538 votes. Edi Flores rounded out the race with 79 votes.
Kaplan Alderwoman Melissa Guidry earned another term in District D, defeating Toby Gaspard 284 votes to 112 votes.
Votes in Kaplan’s District B helped incumbent John Carbaugh retain his seat, giving him 264 votes. Challenger Jerry Touchet took in 193 votes.
David Dupuis is the newest member of the Vermilion Parish School Board. The long-time educator scored a win during Saturday’s special election for the District A seat. He defeated JB Moreno, 1,031 votes (88 percent) to 147 votes. Dupuis will serve the remainer of the unexpired term for the late Luddy Herpin.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Donald P. “Mutt” Harrington will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 17315 Lionel Road, Abbeville, LA.(Cow Island), from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, with mass starting at 11:00 AM and burial immediately following. After services, a gathering of friends and family will be held at Sis and Ray’s camp, on Highway 35, near Suire’s grocery at four corners, (near 13923 Hwy 35, Kaplan LA.) Watch for their sign.
Donald Paul “Mutt” Harrington, 79, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his home in Breaux Bridge, with family by his side.
Don was born January 11, 1939 in Vermilion Parish. He graduated from Kaplan High School in 1957 then went through basic training for Army Reserve. He was trained and worked as a barber for several years before becoming employed by Trunkline Gas Company in Houma, where he retired after 26 years of service.
Don was a devoted and loving husband and father and the “greatest Pop ever”, according to his grandchildren. He was loved by many because love came so easily to him. He was an easy going and laid back individual and those who knew him well knew he was never in a hurry, except maybe if he was going to watch an LSU game. He loved life, loved dancing, loved LSU, loved sharing stories over a cup of coffee, loved hunting and fishing, but most of all, he loved his family. Donald “Mutt” Harrington lived a full life, but left us way too soon. We find comfort in knowing that he is now dancing with the angels.
Don is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ella Jane Harrington; children Rodney and Melanie Harrington and husband Chad Huval; grandchildren April Harrington and Armand and Oceana Rabalais; brothers Kenneth Harrington and Larry Hebert.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ines Hebert and Carlton “Collie” Harrington; stepparents Aldes Hebert and Ada Percher; brothers Curtis and Wayne Harrington; step sister Elrita “Kickin” Hebert Meaux, and daughter in law Jennifer Fonseca Harrington.
Special thanks to the Cancer Center of Acadiana staff and to his hospice nurse, Michael Lejeune, for the kind and compassionate care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Acadiana or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Share your condolences with the family by visiting www.lafuneralservices.com
Donald P. “Mutt” Harrington and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006.

KAPLAN — Kaplan Area Chamber members honored Dr. Jack Gupta as the ‘Citizen of the Year’, Acadiana Ford as the ‘Business of the Year’ and Assistant Police Chief as ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at their annual banquet held at the American Legion earlier this month.
During his acceptance speech, Dr. Gupta thanked the people of Kaplan for accepting him and his family into the community.
“I am proud to be part of this community,” he said. “I have met many good friends here. You can also thank my wife for making us move from New York to Kaplan.
“This award is very much appreciated by this transplanted Cajun.”
Nominated by Mike Kloesel, following is an excerpt from the nomination letter.
Jack never for glory, never seeks attention and always gives his time and money from his heart. I can’t think of one aspect of our community where Jack hasn’t been instrumental. He is truly one of Kaplan’s biggest assests.
Jack has spoken many times of the importance of giving what you can to your community and help people in need and you will always get back what you gave twicefold.
Donald Mendoza and his wife, Danielle owner of Acadiana Ford, accepted the award for ‘Business of the Year.’
“Everything we are,” said Danielle, “is because of our excellent employees. You guys are what Acadiana Ford is all about. We are honored and humbled to stand before you and accept this award on your behalf.”
Nominated by McCall Baudoin, her letter reads:
Acadiana Ford holds the highest standard of customer service to not only our town, but our surrounding communities. There is no distinction between “big and small” business, when it comes to our community, we are here for all.
Acadiana Ford has been in business in the town of Kaplan for 32 years, and currently has over 30 employees. One of the main goals in the community is taking care of the citizens, children, churches, first responders, police/sheriff fund raisers and teachers. It is our great honor and privilege to support this nomination of Acadiana Ford for Business of the Year in both business operations and as a community leader.
The ‘Humanitarian of the Year Award’ went to Assistant Chief of Police Virgie Lemaire. She was unable to attend due to prior commitments. Her award will be presented to her when she returns.
Also recognized during the event, was Claire Guidry, the 8th grade Rene Rost Middle School Student of the Year, and Claire Richard, 5th grade Student of the Year.
The 2018 Kaplan Chamber officers are McCall Baudoin, president and Jill Broussard, first vice president.
Board members include Jill Broussard, McCall Baudoin, Jack Gupta, Christine Constantin, Cathy Cormier, Taylor Primeaux, Shari Hebert, Kathy Perry, Alice Stelly, Arieal Frith, Heather Stelly and Timmie Melancon.