1.   Primitive myth comes to us through the kindness of shamans, village elders, witches, warlocks, and medicine men.

2.   The village elders were encouraged to establish a system of local government, and elected their leaders.

3.   As the village elders of the rap world, the Last Poets are often sought out by eager newcomers.

4.   Before launching the assault, Russian officials stated that the rebels had murdered village elders and hanged six Russian soldiers.

5.   According to village elders, the dogs scare kids, scatter garbage and are a howling nuisance.

6.   After a few months, village elders went to UNESCO officials and asked that the pipes be ripped out.

7.   Both the village elders and the few foreign aid workers in the town were quickly overwhelmed.

8.   But Ray had to get permission first from the village elders to take Mtolo out of the country.

9.   By tradition, it seems, village elders can ask their new chief to contribute to the welfare of the people.

10.   Disputes over water, property, inheritance and all manner of other issues are settled by village elders.