Valentines Winner

By dianahellismedia • February 18, 2024
Annual Valentine's Day Mattress Winner! We delivered Bailey's brand-new Immunity Queen Size Mattress Set valued at $2,999. She was the lucky winner of our annual Valentine's Day giveaway. "I'm very grateful that they can do this yearly," said Bailey. "It gives people a chance to do something for themselves. Like most parents, I put things on the back-burner if it doesn't involve my kids." Winning the mattress was just what she needed. The past few years have been challenging. "In late 2022, I left a really bad relationship. The majority of my belongings were tossed out or destroyed." Due to a work-related injury, Bailey's been out of work for over a year. After three surgeries, the doctors are unsure if she can return to her position as a medical assistant. "When I saw 16 Cents' Facebook post about the contest, I thought it could be an amazing opportunity to get a new bed," said Bailey. "I needed one but didn't have the funds for it. All our extra money goes straight to the kids." Bailey has been sleeping on an old mattress purchased several years ago and is looking forward to sleeping on the new one. "It was hard to believe we won until 16 Cents messaged me," said Bailey. "I'm looking forward to having a new mattress, let alone a whole new set. It's really special. I feel like this is going to be our year."

When you walk into the 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks Airway Heights store, chances are you’ll be singing along to a Willie Nelson or an Eric Church hit. At this store, country music is the soundtrack for shopping and managing a furniture store. “I have it on all day and all night. The furniture gets lonely at night,” laughed Allen Ver Hage , Store Manager.


Allen started working for 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks three years ago, and in that time, he’s become the go-to guy for furniture in Airway Heights. “My job is to figure out our customer’s problems and find a solution,” said Allen. His small-town charm, welcoming smile, and worn work boots put customers at ease as they look for a new couch, mattress, or chair.


“I love the small-town feel in Airway Heights. It’s what I’m used to. I grew up in Rockford and went all through Freeman schools,” said Allen.


After graduating, Allen joined the Army and served for two years as a combat engineer. Allen enjoys connecting with retired military customers and airmen and airwomen serving at


Fairchild Air Force Base. His pride in our country is evident, with every customer he meets.


“I like to focus on American made furniture, like our mattresses from Idaho. I like it to be as local as it can get,” said Allen.


Thanks, Allen, for your service to our country and for managing our Airway Heights location. We appreciate your dedication, self-motivation, and good old fashion work ethic!