However, there's hope for fans of Bertha's Place, because a new location is ready to go ... The bar and restaurant was damaged from smoke and water, but there was hope it would open again.

Instantly charmed by her size and her apparent age, estimated at 35 or 45 years, Bacci named her Bertha and vowed he would never sell her. His wife, Cathie, agreed. About a dozen interested people ...