I enjoy working on a number of topics; although most of my work thus far has been on articles relating to the US state of South Dakota. The articles I have done most of my work on include:
South Dakota - Wrote most of it and added nearly all of the references. I think my major work on this one is probably done; I'll just work on refining it a bit and add better sources if I find them.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota - I've written much of this one, added many of the references and many of the illustrations. However, the article is still in pretty rough shape. I would like to get it to GA status at some point in the future, but it will still take a great deal of work.
Geography of South Dakota - Wrote and referenced nearly all of it. I thought I would leave it alone after it passed GA, but I think that it now looks a bit too much like a chopped-down mirror of the South Dakota article. Never really meant for it to be like that, just turned out that way. Perhaps some expansion/re-organization in the future.
Basic locator maps for South Dakota highways and Catholic dioceses in the US.
Minor Edits
I check my watchlist a few times a day for vandalism and so on. If I have made a mistake somewhere while reverting vandalism, please let me know on my talk page. I also attempt to clean up articles here and there, mostly by fixing small issues such as footnote spacing or typos.
Illustrations
I am not a very skilled photographer, but I have taken some pictures for Wikipedian purposes. I have also uploaded several public domain maps and images. In addition to the photos, I have made some maps for various articles. If you would like to take a look at them, they can be found at
On behalf of all users whose vandalized userpages you have reverted, and for your valued vandalfight, I hereby award you this barnstar. Keep up the good work! Best regards, Húsönd 02:33, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For helping to keep my user page free of the constant vandalism it has recently been experiencing, I award you this barnstar. Thanks. Steve Crossin (talk) 11:06, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
Thanks for always being such a good defender of our Main Page :). ¤~Persian Poet Gal(talk) 21:20, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For rving the vandalism to my userpage multiple times, I, SharkfaceT/C, hereby award you this barnstar. Thanks. --SharkfaceT/C 04:26, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
The Resilient Barstar
Thanks for making edits to improve the quality of Articles and for your outstanding contributions. Dwilso 00:48, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my user page! Catgut (talk) 22:38, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Have this barnstar for your vandal-fighting efforts, and keep up the good work! -- SchfiftyThree 04:14, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For your assistance in keeping USS New Jersey (BB-62) vandal free while the article was up on the mainpage I herby award you The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Keep up the good work! TomStar81 (Talk) 00:40, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
The Resilient Barstar
Thanks for making tireless contributions to improve the quality of Articles, and for your unbelievably talented edits.
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The California Star
In recognition of your continuous, apparently tireless reversion of vandalism on
AlexiusHoratius, awarded this barnstar for many edits in the South Dakota article. Chergles (talk) 22:26, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
On behalf of all the vandalized pages you have reverted, thank you and keep up the good work. South Bay (talk) 20:02, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
The Iowa Barnstar
For your protection of the main Iowa article, I hereby award you the Iowa Barnstar. Bill Whittaker (talk) 15:32, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
The Userpage Shield
I award you this barnstar for protecting my userpage back in December. Thank you so much! :D
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The Special Barnstar
I want to thank you for semi-protecting that page. It was becoming real bothersome to revert those edits and they were being done just to be spiteful while hiding behind his anonymous IP. Just wanted to show you some appreciation for doing that. Thank you. Dachknanddarice (talk) 23:57, 10 March 2011 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar
For sticking by rules and not lifting a block on you irrespective of the fact that you had blocked yourself:):):) Wifione ....... Leave a message 18:43, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
