To facilitate the preparation of motion dockets and preparation by the Court, all motions must be in writing and should be filed with the circuit clerk and served on opposing counsel not later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, if service is made in person or by fax. If copies to opposing counsel are served by mail, said motion must be filed and served not later than five (5) days prior to the day of the scheduled hearing. Copies of all motions filed, shall be served or mailed to the District Judge. Counsel may set Motions to be heard on the regular hearing docket of the respective Court. With regard to cases which are scheduled for Trial, all dispositive motions, discovery issues, motions to continue and foreseeable evidentiary motions, so far as possible, shall be scheduled to be heard on date of Pretrial Conference or a date prior to the day of trial.