A benefit fund has been established for Alexis Katan, age four, the granddaughter of Ed Chermak of Green Coin Machine distributing. The fund is in honor of Alexis' brother, Preston Michael, age two-and-a-half, who died on Feb. 16 in Montgomery, Ala. According to a report by the Associated Press, the death has been ruled a homicide, and the child's father has been arrested in the case. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the fund may send checks made payable to the Alexis Katan Benefit Fund, to Ed Chermak at Green Coin Machine Distributing, 2961 Drywall Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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Fannie Farkle's Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn., is marking its 30th anniversary with a big celebration on April 13 at the facility, located at 656 Parkway in Gatlinburg. Marion Paul, Past AMOA President, is the Owner of Fannie Farkle's.

Paul and her staff are going all out in planning this celebration, which will include games, prizes, and anniversary gifts. Food for the event will be catered by the Gatlinburg Convention Center Food Service Department. For more information, call (865)436-4057; Web (www.fanniefarkles.net).

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Jon Daugherty, well-known arcade maven from his days back with the United Artists Theatre Amusements and more recently with Electronic Experience and NickelWorld, passed away on Feb. 12 at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (near Palm Springs). He is survived by his daughter Denise and her family, who mourn his loss along with countless trade people who remember Gentleman Jon.

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Industry veteran Satinder Bhutani has been named the new president of game supplier Andamiro USA following the recent departure of former president James Ko. In his new position, Satinder will have complete responsibility for sales and marketing in the U.S. and beyond of all Andamiro’s product range.

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Industry veteran Ken Anderson has left his position at BMI Gaming, the online marketplace for coin-op equipment. Anderson had been heading up the FEC division, which was working with fun centers to supply them with both the right equipment as well as sound advice for establishing and growing their business.

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