Poetic Obituaries: [John Mark] Eberhart, 52, joined The Star's

staff in the 1980s and served as books editor from 2000 to early 2009. He later served as readers' advisory coordinator for the Johnson County Central Resource Library.

As books editor, Eberhart encouraged local writers and brought a variety of reviewers to the pages of The Star's books section. A poet himself, he gave space and time to many area poets.

from The Olathe News: John Mark Eberhart, former Star reporter and editor, dies at 52
then KCUR: John Mark Eberhart Reads "The Gospel Of The Dirt"

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