MARY THEILER, Magistrate Judge
Petitioner has filed a motion seeking an extension of time to file a response to defendant's motion for summary judgment. Having reviewed the motion and the balance of the record, the Court does hereby ORDER as follows:
(1) In light of plaintiff's status as an incarcerated pro se litigant, his motion for an extension of time (Dkt. No. 27) is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file a response to defendant's motion for summary judgment no later than January 16, 2009. No further extensions will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
(2) Defendant may file a reply to plaintiff's response, if necessary, no later than January 23, 2009. The Clerk shall RENOTE defendant's motion for summary judgment for consideration by the Court on January 23, 2009.
(3) The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to plaintiff, to counsel for defendant, and to the Honorable Marsha J. Pechman.