VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The first annual “King of the Sale Ring” bid call contest was held on Sunday, March 1st during the 83rd Annual North Dakota Winter Show.

There were 17 auctioneers who participated in the well attended contest held in the South Exhibit Building. The winners in the Pro and Old Pro Division are listed below. Thanks to all those who participated and to those who attended the event.

Professional Division:

Champion was Frederick Bodnarus of Saskatoon, SK. He received $1000 and a Champion Buckle.

2nd place was Andrew Jossund of Gary MN. He received $500 and a Trophy Pocket Knife.

3rd Cliff Sanders of Clifford, ND received $250 and a Trophy Mug.

The People’s Choice (voted by the crowd) went to Terry Moe of Watford City, ND

Old Pro Division:

(Voted by the Crowd) was Dennis Klein of LaMoure, ND. He received $250 and Trophy Mug.

NDWS Manager Tesa Klein said proceeds from the contest went towards NDWS Jr. High Rodeo in April and will also be given to the family that lost their home last week in Valley City. A fund has been set up for the David and Lesley Erlandson Family of Valley City.