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1 A CMS Energy Company LEGAL DEPARTMENT Tel: (517) Fax: (517) Direct Dial Number: (517) Address: October 18, 2016 By Electronic Filing The following affidavits of publication and electronic tear sheet affirm publication of the attached Notice of Hearing in Case No. U By _October 5, 2016 One Energy Plaza Jackson, MI Tel:

2 GAS ONLY CASE HEARINGS Electronic [& Paperless] 18 Newspapers MPSC Case No. U Date Notice Was Published By: October 5, 2016 Pre-Hearing Date: October 19, 2016 Ad No G NEWSPAPER DATE NOTICE PUBLISHED NEWSPAPER DATE NOTICE PUBLISHED CENTRAL REGION NORTHWESTERN REGION The Saginaw News... 09/29/2016 Allegan County News... 09/29/2016 The Bay City Times... 09/29/2016 Cadillac Evening News... 09/29/2016 The Flint Journal... 09/29/2016 The Daily News-Greenville... 09/29/2016 Huron Daily Tribune-Bad Axe... 09/29/2016 The Grand Rapids Press... 09/29/2016 Midland Daily News... 09/29/2016 METRO REGION Morning Sun-Mt. Pleasant... 09/29/2016 SOUTHERN REGION Detroit Free Press (East Zones)... (North Zone)... 09/29/ /29/2016 The State Journal-Lansing... 09/29/2016 Adrian Daily Telegram... 09/29/2016 Hillsdale Daily News... 10/05/2016 Jackson Citizen Patriot... 09/29/2016 Kalamazoo Gazette... 09/29/2016 Battle Creek Enquirer... 09/29/2016 The Argus Press-Owosso... 09/29/2016 U Affidavit Log

3 Placeinent Newspaper Name: Saginaw News/Mlive 9/29/ col x 11.5'' Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News \~---" Signed by,_ (J-~-= "''----~--~-"' (MPl/MANSI Representative)

4 Placenient Newspaper Name: Bay City Times 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News - ~o ~ - h~ Signed by.fl) '---=---~-= (MP1/MANSI Representative) Date: October 5, 2

5 Placelllent 9/29/2016 2col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News..C Signed by ;b,_?i... (Notary Public) 2 _~==---- =--~----~ {MPl/MANSI Representative) Newspaper Name: Flint Journal/Mlive

6 Placelllent Newspaper Name: Bad Axe Huron Daily Trbiune 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by --"""o_{.. o_~... -"-_ - ~ c.:-=:> "-- (MP1/MANSI Representative) NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN

7 Placenient Newspaper Name: Midland Daily News 9/29/ col x 11.5'' Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by ~'--'-... 0"--~-- --L ~ {MPl/MANSI Representative) I Date: October 5, 2

8 Placenient Run Date Ad Size Ca ption/position/specia I Instructions Section Requested 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Date: October 5, 2 Signed by ~D~o~~- ~--h-tr-~~-~------(mpl/mansi Representative) Newspaper Name: Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun

9 Placelllent N. Washington Ave. Lansing, Ml 4890 Newspaper Name: Lansing State Journal 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News signed by /Jo n. L r r-') "'--~ ~- --' (MPl/MANSI Representative) ~ Signed by --~;::::::;i~-lf'!/;"..f'lt (;.~'4ll.V (Notary Public) Date: October 5, 2

10 Placelllent Newspaper Name: Adrian Daily Telegram Run Date Ad Size Ca ption/position/specia I Instructions Section Requested 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Act ing in the County of Ingham Signed by _~fii ~_()_~... ~~-~---~-~d~ {MPl/MANSI Representative) This is to certify that the Notice of Hearing Case U scheduled to run in the newspaper listed ra n as the

11 Placell'lent 011e N. Washington Ave. Lansing, Ml MANS( MEDIA This is to i;:ertify that the Notice of Hearing Case U scheduled to run in the newspaper listed ran as the Newspaper Name: Hillsdale Daily News Run Date Ad Size Caption/PositioniSpecial Instructions Section Requested 10/05/ col x 11.5'' Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by -----U-lJ o 0. ~0 c ~ ' _~-" AV ~ Date: October 10, 2016 I l /----{MPl MANSI Representative Signed by ---"'-===~~=~q,<.4u4' (Notary Public)

12 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN Date: October 5, 20~ Signed by - (Notary Public) ~ ~ > Signed by --'-~-0-~-- --~ (MPl/MANSI Representative) 9/29/2016 2col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Newspaper Name: Jackson Citizen Patriot/Mlive Placelllent

13 Placenient r... d b]" th~ Mici.lgon PnH 4noclotlor\ solutions@mediaplacementone.com MANSI MEDJA Newspaper Name: Kalamazoo Gazette/Mlive 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Date: October 5, Signed by ~_()_~-- k (MPl/MANSI Representative) ~

14 Placelllent P<m"end br th Miot Pren '-"~~l i on Newspaper Name: Battle Creek Enquirer 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by...;... «,...;...O;;;;..._~...; ~---~ (MPl/MANSI Representative) Date: October 5, 2 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN

15 Placeirlent Newspaper Name: Owosso Argus Press 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by ~ O_~""--- h ~ (MPl/MANSI Representative) Date: October 5, NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN

16 Placem.ent Newspaper Name: Allegan County News 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by ({~_O_~ ~---~- (MP1/MANSI Representative)

17 Placenient Newspaper Name: Cadillac News Run Date Ad Size Ca ption/position/specia I Instructions Section Requested 9/29/ col x 11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN Date: October 5, 201 Signed by :fu '--=---~-=----'==--='--~---~-_;;;;_----- {MPl/MANSI Representative)

18 Placell1ent N. Washington Ave. Lansing, Ml MANS I MED IA Newspaper Name: Greenville Daily News 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by V, --=i -'CJ~~.L ~ ---::::> (MPl/MANSI Representative) Signed by -----"'-::::-7'-'-::::o-'9=.l""""'=-+"-"4'1~'-' (Notary Public) Date: October 5, 2

19 Placelllent Newspaper Name: Grand Rapids Press/Mlive 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by «_~_~...;.. =--~--~- (MPl/MANSI Representative) Signed by ---~=-'-'----:::~~~"'Et'~~L (Notary Public) Date: October 5, 201 NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF MICHIGAN

20 Placelllent POWl!r«I br t t.r Mlchl9an Pro11 A.uocf.&l lo" Newspaper Name: Detroit Free Press (East Zone) 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News 1gne y Signed by ---~=-~~*"'Jal.'-44'/l[/:Jo:/ (Notary Public). d b.o() A. Au_ ~ ( I. } S Jl,,_~--~--' MPl MANSI Representative

21 Placem.ent p.,.,,,...t br th.t- Michl91n Pren An~i.a l Ion Newspaper Name: Detroit News (East Zone) Run Date Ad Size Ca ption/positio n/specia I Instructions Section Requested 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by.._fv--'-'o"'--l - ~--~ {MP1/MANSI Representative) ~ Signed by 1 """"""'_"i'=...,..._'fi/j""'~l/l/'"""'. (Notary Public)

22 Placen1ent so MANSI MEDIA Newspaper Name: Detroit Free Press {North Zone) 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by._{f_o_l,._-="-h---~-==------(mp1/mansi Representative} Signed by ::::...~~~'WLJ~q,t:lo!ILl&-t.t..: (Notary Public}

23 Placelllent Newspaper Name: Detroit News (North Zone) 9/29/2016 2colx11.5" Consumers Energy Case No. U Main News Signed by ({~Q~~-- h Ct--? _~ (MPl/MANSI Representative) Signed by --="-.::::::::z:::;~-vf"'v-1~"'-"-:::..-'l (Notary Public)

24 S T A T E O F M I C H I G A N BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission approval for a refund related to self-implementation of natural gas distribution rates beginning January 14, 2016 and ending April 21, The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, Michigan 49201, (800) for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company. A public hearing in this matter will be held: DATE/TIME: BEFORE: Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. This will be a prehearing conference to determine future hearing dates and other procedural matters. Administrative Law Judge Mark D. Eyster LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission 7109 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate. The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission's Executive Secretary at (517) in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider Consumers Energy Company s (Consumers Energy) July 21, 2016 application, which seeks Commission approval for a refund related to self-implementation of natural gas distribution rates beginning January 14, 2016 and ending April 21, Consumers Energy also seeks approval of the negative surcharges as shown in the filing, a finding that no customer rates or charges will be increased if the relief requested in the Application is granted, and other relief.

25 All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission s E- Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an sent to mpscedockets@michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) or by at mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by October 12, (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy s [Legal Department Regulatory Group], Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, Michigan Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to the Michigan Administrative Hearing System s Administrative Hearing Rules R and R Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) A copy of Consumers Energy s application may be reviewed on the Commission s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL et seq.; and the Michigan Administrative Hearing System s Administrative Hearing Rules, 2015 AC, R et seq. [CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY HAS REQUESTED A RATE REFUND AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE SURCHARGES DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY GRANT OR DENY THE REQUESTED RATE REFUND AND OTHER PROPOSALS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AND MAY GRANT A LESSER OR GREATER REFUND THAN THAT REQUESTED, AND MAY AUTHORIZE A LESSER OR GREATER RATE FOR ANY CLASS OF SERVICE THAN THAT REQUEST.] 1064-G

26 STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U Consumers Energy Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission approval for a refund related to self-implementation of natural gas distribution rates beginning January 14, 2016 and ending April 21, The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. You may call or write Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, Michigan 49201, (800) for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of Consumers Energy Company. A public hearing in this matter will be held: DATE/TIME: BEFORE: LOCATION: PARTICIPATION: Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. This will be a prehearing conference to determine future hearing dates and other procedural matters. Administrative Law Judge Mark D. Eyster Michigan Public Service Commission 7109 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan Any interested person may attend and participate. The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission s Executive Secretary at (517) in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider Consumers Energy Company s (Consumers Energy) July 21, 2016 application, which seeks Commission approval for a refund related to self-implementation of natural gas distribution rates beginning January 14, 2016 and ending April 21, Consumers Energy also seeks approval of the negative surcharges as shown in the filing, a finding that no customer rates or charges will be increased if the relief requested in the Application is granted, and other relief. All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an sent to mpscedockets@michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) or by at mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by October 12, (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon Consumers Energy s [Legal Department Regulatory Group], Consumers Energy Company, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, Michigan Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to the Michigan Administrative Hearing System s Administrative Hearing Rules R and R Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) A copy of Consumers Energy s application may be reviewed on the Commission s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of Consumers Energy Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL et seq.; and the Michigan Administrative Hearing System s Administrative Hearing Rules, 2015 AC, R et seq. [CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY HAS REQUESTED A RATE REFUND AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE SURCHARGES DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY GRANT OR DENY THE REQUESTED RATE REFUND AND OTHER PROPOSALS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AND MAY GRANT A LESSER OR GREATER REFUND THAN THAT REQUESTED, AND MAY AUTHORIZE A LESSER OR GREATER RATE FOR ANY CLASS OF SERVICE THAN THAT REQUEST.] 1064-G

27 B8 September 29, 2016 Expo promotes Wayland businesses BY VIRGINIA RANSBOTTOM STAFF WRITER The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce will be highlighting area businesses, products and services at the 12th Annual Community Expo on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wayland Union Middle School, 701 Wildcat Drive. The chamber bills it as West Michigan s best expo. That s because more than 80 vendors and over 3,000 guests attended last year s expo. We expect the same amount this year, if not more guests, said chamber director Denise Behm. We re so excited. While parking and admission is free, vendors will also be offering plenty of freebies. The first 500 adults who enter will receive a free reusable canvas bag. The bag will also come in handy for the many prizes to We just wanted to show appreciation and give thanks for everything law enforcement officers do Denise Behm Director, Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce, speaking about the Just#SayThanks campaign be won, including a chance to enter United Bank s money booth, where the air is swirling with cash bills. The first 500 adults will also receive a vendor bingo card. Getting five vendor stamps on the card allows participants to enter to win one of six $25 gift cards. Ed Koehn Ford is sponsoring the grocery guess game. A vehicle s trunk will be filled with groceries and the person who guesses the closest price of the groceries wins the trunk-full. A Taste of Wayland Area will offer free bite-sized samples from area food establishments, while live entertainment by Mood Swings jazz band provides the music in the food court. Bring the children for educational and interactive reptile presentations by Critchlow Reptile Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Last year s crowd for this event filled 100 seats at each show. Children will also be delighted to be able to have their picture taken with local emergency and law officials in police cars, fire trucks, a SWAT vehicle and emergency command center. Although Griff, the Grand Rapids Griffon s mascot, cannot make it this year, the Wayland Kiwanis Club will be offering a bounce house. That s new this year, Behm said. They ll also be giving away free kids T-shirts. United Bank s UB Roo will be among the crowd. Roo is the bank s giraffe mascot. Vendors are sure to delight the crowd as they try to out-do each other with prizes given for best use of produce, most educational, best nonprofit, best wow factor, judges choice, and best of show. The city manager, mayor and school superintendent will be the judges. Just#SayThanks kick off At the expo, the Chamber Ambassadors will also be kicking off their Just#SayThanks campaign to show appreciation and thanks for local law enforcement. The campaign runs through Oct. 31. Fifty staked yard signs will line residential yards along Main and Superior streets. Twenty area businesses will be decorated downtown with blue lights and window clings. A thin blue line along with the American flag will also be on display. At the end of the month, an appreciation dinner will be given for local law enforcement and their families. We just wanted to show appreciation and give thanks for everything law enforcement officers do, Behm said. When they put on their badge, they don t know if they will be coming home at the end of the shift and they do it to serve us. Behm said the ambassadors have received a good response from homeowners who were contacted for permission to place the signs. One said if there weren t enough signs to get to his yard, he would pay for one, Behm said. One of the many positive s I received said, I m so proud to live in a community where people care about those who protect us. Visit the Chamber Ambassador s booth at the expo to see how to get involved. Youth shown at last year s presentation by Critchlow Reptile Sanctuary; this year s interactive shows will be at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Photo provided) SNOW REMOVAL BIDS 2016 / 2017 The City of Wayland Downtown Development Authority is accepting sealed bids for snow removal and salting of Downtown Wayland sidewalks for the winter of 2016/2017 Contract will begin November 1, Bid specifications are as follows: Sidewalks will be cleared and salted when 2 inches of snow accumulates as well as on call. Salt will be provided at the Department of Public Works building. The contractor will be responsible for picking up salt as needed at 965 S. Main St. (DPW garage). Concrete safe salt will be provided for use at the four corners of the intersection of Superior and Main St. Sidewalks on the east side of North and South Main St. from Hanlon Ct. to E. Maple St. Sidewalks on the west side of N. and S. Main St. from W. Pine St. to W. Maple St. Sidewalks on the south side of Superior St. from Pearl St. to City Hall and behind City Hall to 129 S. Main St. Also includes sidewalks in the alley behind the Wayland Hotel to Jayda Gale Distillery. Sidewalks on the north side of Superior St. from Church St. to Forrest St., including the walkway on the side of McDuffʼs Tavern. Sidewalk on the north side of Pine St. to the entrance of the parking lot to Snap Fitness/Bentleys. Sidewalk on the East side of Church St. from West Superior to the entrance of the Fire Department. Sidewalk on the South side of Acqua in Vino from South Main St. to the alley. A map of the area to be plowed is available upon request, please info@downtownwayland.com. Bids may be presented as seasonal or per hour. Indicate what equipment you will use to complete the work in Wayland. Bidders should include two references. Successful bidder must provide proof of insurance to the City Clerkʼs office. Bids will be accepted until 9:00 A.M., October 13, 2016, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Address all bids to City Hall, 103 South Main St., Wayland, MI Bids must be in a sealed envelope with the words Snow Removal Bid plainly printed on the envelope. The City of Wayland reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it deems in its best interest. The Allegan County News facebook.com/ allegancountynews