How to Navigate The Daily News Blog:

Hi,

The world is changing so quickly, and knowledge is power.

Thank you for visiting the daily news. Last year, when I began my blogging career, I wanted have one spot to easily find out what the news really was, even the news that doesn't get get much coverage. So, I compiled a lot of info into one spot. Here is how it is laid out:

* The blog portion below is news of our family, friends or town that end up in the media.

* The side bar feature links to public officials, television news, newspapers, baseball, pundits, Hulu, etc.

* The bottom of the page features links to news networks and websites ... from mainstream to the other sources.

If you have a website that you would like to see on here, please email me at: oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy@hotmail.com

Thanks,

Kathy

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

more photos | order photo

Austin Melton, left, talks with La Pine Middle School classmates Kayla Miller, center, and Allison Farleigh, all 14, about being struck by lightning. Lightning struck Melton on Wednesday, and after a stint in a Portland hospital and an appearance on the “Today” show he was back in school Monday, showing his friends where he was burned along the right side of his body.
Dean Guernsey / The Bulletin

Teen struck by lightning goes back to school

Published: June 09. 2009 4:00AM PST

He still has burns along his right side, and there’s a chance he will need a skin graft on his right ankle, where the lightning left his body.

In two weeks, he’ll go back to the hospital for an eye checkup.

“I’m feeling pretty good, not too tired,” the eighth-grader said Monday. “I’m just a little bit sore.”

Still, he left school a little early after having a busy — and early — day.

Along with his father, Chuck Melton, he appeared on the “Today” show Monday morning. After the spot, which was broadcast from Sunriver, he spent most of the day at school.

The teenager said he appreciates all the attention but is looking forward to returning to his normal life.

“I’m glad I’m back. I just don’t like all the attention,” he said. “I’m just not one of those people that likes attention. … (But) I’m happy they’re happy I’m OK.”

— Bulletin staff report