U.S. Navy Seaman Preston Simic, center, is surrounded by army soldiers at 9/11 Ceremony at Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. on Friday September 11, 2009..(Orville Myers/ Monterey County Herald.

Mez Benton with Gateway Center of Monterey County acknowledged those who helped them to save and improve the facility at a reception Thursday September, 10, 2009 at Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove, Calif..(Orville Myers/ Monterey County Herald.

John Egizi plays trombone as director, Paul Contos as Next Generation Jazz Orchestra play on main stage at Monterey Jazz Festival (Sunday) in Monterey, Calif. on Sunday September 20, 2009..(Orville Myers/ Monterey County Herald.

Seaside #9 Jovahn Lualemana runs past defenders as Seaside High Football hosts Santa Cruz High in Seaside, Calif. on Friday September 18, 2009..(Orville Myers/ Monterey County Herald.