Alta Vista Days bring fun in the sun

The Alta Vista VFW leading the parade at Alta Vista Days. Gerald Reiss, David Haeflinger, Jim Geerts, Gleen Geerts, Josh Douglas and Adam Burgart marched as part of the color guard.

Taylor Wheeler, of the Protivin Mills or PMS team, preparing to hit an incoming soft ball during a game at Alta Vista Days. Press photos by Thomas Nelson.

Jay Jaspers, of the Squirrel Cats, hops off the ground as he pitches during the Alta Vista Baseball tournament. Press photos by Thomas Nelson.

Jade Miller, of team Protivin Mills, recognizes a ball when he sees it, and scores a walk-on.

Jake Shanka, of team Protivin Mill, heads to first base and avoids getting struck out.

Jay Jasper, pitcher for the Squirrel Cats prepares to through the last inning at the Alta Vista Baseball tournament.

Gerald Reiss, a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, marching with the VFW during a parade in Alta Vista.

Daniel Crooks, 38, and Sloane Crooks, 2, watching the Alta Vista Days parade.

A woman in bear custom marching along with the Alta Vista Days parade.

Kadence Hillhouse, 8, running along the ambulance to get candy during the Alta Vista Days parade.