Jill Turnbow of Cambria says serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm changed her life — but she went as a trouper, not a trooper, to entertain, not to fight.

More than a month into an eight-game winning streak and in the midst of more than 700 consecutive minutes of defensive perfection, Coral Hoover might have traded in every one of the past seven shutouts to avoid the way the streak ended Sunday.

For the past three years, the Nipomo Wine Group has been selling its Phantom Rivers Wine through its wine club and Web site, local wine retailers and a handful of restaurants stretching from Los Angeles to the Bay Area.

A wide, open hearth offers plenty of comfort and ambience, especially on a chilly winter night. As for heat — it probably offers less than you think.