Four local women buy the Seattle Storm

[eridani]

Too bad they can't do the Green Bay Packers thing, but this is next best.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wnba/346518_storm09.html

Anne Levinson is a political dynamo, having served as a judge, chairwoman of the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission and deputy mayor of Seattle.

She's also a Seattle Storm season-ticket holder, and by the end of February, Levinson and three well-heeled friends will own the team they spend summers rooting for.

Levinson, Lisa Brummel, Ginny Gilder and Dawn Trudeau are in the process of buying the Storm from Clayton Bennett for $10 million, ensuring that the Women's National Basketball Association franchise remains here even if Bennett gets his wish and moves the Sonics to Oklahoma City.

Levinson said the group is buying the team for Storm fans and the community.

"This is driven by the enthusiasm of the fans," she said. "When you see Storm fans renewing their season tickets in the middle of complete uncertainty, saying, 'No, we want you here. This is important to us. Show us some support,' it's nearly impossible to turn that down."

[MikeNearMcChord]

1. Perhaps Howard ( I F&&^ed Up) Schultz should learn from these ladies

Good Luck to the owners of the Storm. I hope you have many years of success!