LukeJam

On August 23, for his 50th birthday, Luke Cochran invited a few friends and the band "Mighty Short Bus" to his house to celebrate. The occasion was called "LUKEJAM" as it has been every year since his 40th birthday 10 years ago.

On the designated weekend, Luke and Sandy's home turned from a peaceful riverside home to a full fledged BBQ and Rock concert where famous Ray's Original Buffalo Wings and plenty of other food and beverage were served.

The quiet beach became a dance floor and the setting for the band's stage was backdropped by the clear water of the Platte River and the parklike acreage beside it.

The garage door marked the way to where the party was being held.

The ribs were started early so they could simmer in the famous

BBQ sauce to a perfection enjoyed by those who lined up at the "Huskers" red canopy placed below the balcony that overlooked the busy scene.

The MSB played soulful sounds from their album Rogue Nation, which wafted through the darkness for everyone to enjoy. This band has 2 CDs out and have had the distintion of opening for touring groups such as The Black Crows, Bob Segar and others.

Luke proudly displays his favorite gift.

We Wish you a Belated birthday and hope you have many more chances to have your LUKEJAM!!







Luke & Sandy have many interests that include:

owning and riding Harley's;

racing airboats;

building and racing United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) cars. Luke has raced for 20 years and in 2001 they raced every month of the year, traveling over 30,000 miles to 19 states in their big red toy hauler and truck;

traveling to places like the Daytona, Sturgis, SD,































Luke has owned Home Pride Companies, Inc., a home improvement company for over 23 years. They do roofing, windows, siding and guttering in the Nebraska/Iowa area and have done work in many other states including repairs after hurricanes in Florida.

Luke's mother, Claudine (Wiley) Sterner, the daughter of Ben and Maxine (Martin) Wiley from Haigler is our second cousin and the same age as my sister, Leah, and they were and are good friends. This picture was taken awhile back and is a 4 generation of Maxine, Claudine, Luke and his son and daughter.