RULE 5.1
      NOTICE OF HEARING - TIME AND PLACE - CONTINUANCE


     An arbitration hearing may be scheduled at any
reasonable time and place chosen by the arbitrator
considering available dates indicated by the parties.  The
arbitrator may grant a continuance without court order.  The
parties may stipulate to a continuance only with the
permission of the arbitrator.  The arbitrator shall give
reasonable notice of the hearing date and any continuance to
the presiding judge or designee.