Gabrielle Chessie is the winner of a $100 U.S. savings bond for growing the largest sunflower in 2007. Chessie planted a sunflower at the Blais Flowers and Garden Center’s 2007 annual Easter Egg hunt and won the savings bond for growing the largest sunflower through the summer. It measured over 14 inches in diameter. From left are Chessie’s mom, Michelle, Gabrielle and Michael Blais, Blais Flowers and Garden Center, Webster Street, Lewiston.