Recently, the Haines pool has been in the news concerning possible funding cutbacks, low user support and operating fewer user hours. I’d like to tell you how much the pool benefits me. I’ve been swimming in Haines for nine years and nearly year-long. Soon after starting again in 2005, I noticed the start of the “Iditaswim” competition in January. The race was my motivation to work at improving motion in a body worn by injury, muscle tension and pain.