No. 25-72

Trustee Sale # 134679-WA Title # 250172897-WA-MSO Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER, A SINGLE MAN Grantee(s): WAHKIAKUM TITLE & ESCROW - WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR BANK OF THE PACIFIC, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Reference number of the deed of trust: 2029507 Parcel number(s): 311006310006 PTN. NE 1/4 SW 1/4, SEC. 31, T10N, R6WWM I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP, 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201, Trustee will on 10/10/2025 at 1:00 PM At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamat, WA 98612 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Wahkiakum, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4 SW1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY ONE (31), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE SIX (6) WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE SIGN ROUTE NO. FOUR; LYING EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO CHARLES J. FOSTER, ET. UX., BY DEED RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 19569, IN VOLUME 16 OF DEEDS, PAGE 786, RECORDS OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; LYING NORTHERLY OF THE THREAD OF CENTERLINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO STANLEY E. CASS, ET. UX., BY DEED RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 24547, IN VOLUME 25 OF DEEDS, PAGE 156, RECORDS OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; AND LYING SOUTHERLY AND EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4 SW1/4); THENCE SOUTH 47 DEG 03’28” EAST, 545.98 FEET TO THE APPARENT CENTERLINE OF A GRAVEL ACCESS ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING COURSE: SOUTH 22 DEG 25’37” EAST, 108.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEG 11’42” EAST, 41.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEG 03’49” EAST, 37.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEG 11’46” EAST, 41.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEG 38’01” EAST, 47.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEG 14’48” EAST, 119.39 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 72 DEG 12’50” EAST, 27.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG 49’34” EAST, 31.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEG 37’37” EAST, 29.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 24 DEG 00’24” EAST, 20.79 FEET; SOUTH 14 DEG 46’17” WEST, 29.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEG 22’58” WEST, 43.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEG 17’11” WEST, 21.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 64 DEG 18’28” WEST, 15.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEG 50’14” WEST, 20.7 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEG 51’25” WEST, 67.18 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE SIGN ROUTE NO. FOUR AND THE TERMINUS OF SAID LINE; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEG 21’30” EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 193.98 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OR THREAD OF A STREAM; THENCE NORTH 76 DEG 01’29” EAST ALONG THE MEANDER OF THE CENTERLINE OR THREAD OF SAID STREAM 259.12 FEET; MORE OR LESS, TO THE INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4 SW1/4); THENCE NORTH 00 DEG 26’04” WEST ALONG SAID EAST LIEN 893.55 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHERWITH AND SUBJET TO AN EASEMENT 30 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4 SW1/4); THENCE SOUTH 47 DEG 03’28” EAST, 545.98 FEET TO THE APPARENT CENTERLINE OF A GRAVEL ACCESS ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES: SOUTH 22 DEG 25’37” EAST, 108.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEG 11’42” EAST, 41.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEG 03’49” EAST, 37.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEG 11’46” EAST 41.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEG 38’01” EAST 47.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEG 14’48” EAST, 119.39 FEET; SOUTH 72 DEG 12’50” EAST, 27.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG 49’34” EAST, 31.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78 DEG 37’37” EAST 29.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 24 DEG 00’24” EAST, 20.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEG 46’17” WEST, 29.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEG 22’58” WEST, 43.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEG 17’11” WEST, 21.83 FEET; HENCE SOUTH 64 DEG 18’28” WEST, 15.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEG 50’14” WEST, 20.7 FEET; SOUTH 65 DEG 51’25” WEST, 67.18 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE SIGN ROUTE NO. FOUR AND THE TERMINUS OF SAID EASEMENT; ALL AS MOR PARTICULARLY SET-FORTH AS THE MOST EATERLY “LOT 1” OF THAT CERTAIN SURVEY FILED FOR RECORD OCTOBER 23, 1996, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 46717, IN VOLUME 5 OF SURVEYS, PAGE 153, RECORDS OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF, IF ANY THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE, GRANTED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND WAHKIAKUM COUNTY BY DEEDS RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NOS. “C,” 116424S AND 15838B IN VOLUMES 3, 7 AND 11 OF DEEDS, PAGES 358, 348 AND 506, RESPECTIVELY, RECORDS OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING EAST OF THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL CONVEYED TO MARK WHITAKER AND SHANNON MEEKER BY DEED FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 16, 2001, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO 2002663, RECORDS OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 1936 W STATE ROUTE 4 SKAMOKAWA, WA 98647 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/7/2021, recorded 10/13/2021, as Auditor’s File No. 2029507, records of Wahkiakum County, Washington, from JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to WAHKIAKUM TITLE & ESCROW - WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR BANK OF THE PACIFIC, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 2032809. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $5,403.13 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $38,197.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2024, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/10/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/29/2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/29/2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/29/2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 4/21/2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45 day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days before the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME(1-877-894-4663) . Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: May 27, 2025 CLEAR RECON CORP, as Successor Trustee Monica Chavez, Authorized Signor For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (206) 707-9599

EXHIBIT “1”

NAME ADDRESS

JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER 1936 W STATE ROUTE 4

SKAMOKAWA, WA 98647

JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER 750 SPROULS RD

CORTLAND, NY 13045

THE ESTATE OF JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER 1936 W STATE ROUTE 4

SKAMOKAWA, WA 98647

THE ESTATE OF JOHN ARTHUR FLUGER 750 SPROULS RD

CORTLAND, NY 13045

Publish September 11, 2025 & October 2, 2025.