STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Juvenile Sect. File # 25JA001223-350 & 25JA001224-350 IN RE: ) Zoey Ryan, ) SUMMONS PROCESS BY PUBLICATION DOB: February 9, 2013, ) Ollie Ryan, ) [Pursuant to 1A-1 Rule 4 & 7B-407] DOB: August 7, 2009. ) TO: Crystal Blanton is the mother of the minor children, Zoey Ryan born on the 9th day of February 2013 and Ollie Ryan born on the 7th day of August, 2009. TAKE NOTICE that a "Neglect and Dependency Petition" has been filed with regard to the above referenced juveniles. You are required to respond to this petition by filing a written answer with the clerk who signed this Process within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date, or you may lose custody of the above named juveniles. The results of this hearing may ultimately result in your parental rights to the above named juveniles being terminated. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on this petition will be mailed by the clerk upon the filing of an answer within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. You are entitled to appear and offer evidence at this action and to representation by counsel at all phases of this action. This is a new case. Attorney Kelvin Atkinson has been appointed to represent the Respondent/father in this case. Mr. Atkinson can be reached at 704-271-1047. Any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered to do so by the court. This 16th day of December 2025. ___________________________________ __Clerk of District Court X Deputy of District Court Gaston County District Court Gaston County Courthouse 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Gastonia, N.C. 28053 Telephone: (704) 852-3100 December 21, 28, January 4 2026 LWLM0427000