To All Counsel: In an effort to reduce the need for unnecessary courtroom appearances, counsel are requested to report no later than 9:00 A.M. on the day of the hearing withdrawals, settlements, stipulations, and continuances to a date certain by agreement of all parties in interest, as well as matters which will be non-contested to the courtroom deputy.  Such telephone calls, where appropriate, must be followed by the immediate filing of the appropriate stipulations, praecipe, or certification.