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How an elementary school custodian earned the title of "Papa Duck"

Outside of Chicago, at Western Avenue Elementary, the head custodian has been looking out for little ducklings for 29 years. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

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How an elementary school custodian earned the title of "Papa Duck"Outside of Chicago, at Western Avenue Elementary, the head custodian has been looking out for little ducklings for 29 years. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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