STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Juvenile Sect. File # 24JT000164-350 IN RE: ) SUMMONS PROCESS Lulu Joy Marie Gardner, ) BY PUBLICATION DOB: July 10, 2024. )[Pursuant to 1A-1 Rule 4 & 7B-407] TO: James Orr and/or Unknown is the father of the minor child, Lulu Joy Marie Gardner, born on the 10th day of July 2024. TAKE NOTICE that a "Termination of Parental Rights Petition" has been filed with regard to the above referenced juvenile. 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 juvenile. The results of this hearing may ultimately result in your parental rights to the above named juvenile 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. Joy Chappell, Attorney at Law, has been appointed to Mr. Orr. Ms. Chappell can be reached at 704-827-3941. Any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered to do so by the court. This 3rd day of March, 2026. ___________________________________ __Clerk of Superior Court X Deputy of Superior Court Gaston County District Court Gaston County Courthouse 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Gastonia, N.C. 28053 Telephone: (704) 852-3100 March 8, 15, 22 2026 LWLM0473166