For those who depend on coconuts, few options exist to fight invasive beetles

For those who depend on coconuts, few options exist to fight invasive beetles

Windward Oahu resident Jim Anthony credits the coconut for his ability to stay sharp at the ripe age of 91. He has some body aches and pains, he said, but coconut water is “vital” for his kidney function and has kept him mentally sharp. Anthony lives with his wife, Grace, inside the cultural living park in Ahupua’a ‘O Kahana State Park. There on leased state land, he and 31 other families grow their own food, share cultural knowledge and practic…