Local residents are preparing for the competitive target shooting, music and German of the 35th annual Deshler Schutzenfest. The Schutzenfest is slated for June 6-8 at the Bavarian Haus located on Ohio 18, just east of Ohio 65, in southeast Henry County. Here, volunteers Jim Miller (left) and Jason Ziegler, get a fence ready for the crowds of people coming to Deshler.