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NEWS Peninsula Clarion While many have spent the last few days thawing out a store-bought turkey in preparation for their Thanksgiving meal, a Nikiski couple -- James and Julie Arness -- have spent the last few months getting two birds ready for their family feast.

Gobbled up: Couple learns hard lesson about naming their dinner

James and Julie Arness of Nikiski carry a 52-pound turkey into their kitchen earlier this week. Beginning back in May, the couple raised their own turkeys in preparation for their Thanksgiving feast.
Photo Courtesy Of Peggy Arness
James and Julie Arness of Nikiski carry a 52-pound turkey into their kitchen earlier this week. Beginning back in May, the couple raised their own turkeys in preparation for their Thanksgiving feast.
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