PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, KS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: Z.L.A.S (2012), a Minor. Case No FR-2025-AD-000004 Notice is given that a petition in the Franklin County District Court of Kansas by Tyler Fender is seeking the adoption of the minor child, ZLAS, born 2012 in Ottawa, KS, and alleges that the consent of JOHNNY RAY SMITH, PARENT, is not required pursuant to KSA 59-2136. A hearing on the petition is scheduled on April 15, 2026 at 9:15am in the Franklin County District Court (301 S. Main, Ottawa, KS). Any person with legal standing, including any person claiming parental rights, wishing to contest must appear and file their objections with the Court. Failure to appear at the hearing or file objections will result in the Court granting adoption as requested in the petition. Parental rights may be terminated as part of the adoption process. The petitioner requests that the court grant the adoption of the minor child and issue an order terminating the parental rights of any individual whose consent is not required or who has failed to appear and contest the adoption. Respectfully submitted, Albert F. Harris III Attorney for Petitioner Kansas Bar No. 26917 Harris & Associates Law 232 S. Main, Ottawa, KS 66067 al@HarrisAssocLaw.com 785-203-1806 IPL0313087 Feb 25,Mar 4,11 2026