Thread:Project:Support desk/Mediawiki Templates

I created a new wiki over the weekend but HATE the template I chose!! Is there ANY way to change the template to something more simple ... like the template used here at mediawiki.org ... or at Wikipedia? Both of the mentioned sites are "cleaner" and simpler ...

My wiki is at: http://raogk.wikia.com/wiki/Random_Acts_of_Genealogical_Kindness_Wiki

Also ... I created the wiki with the same logon I use here ... is there any way to transfer "ownership" to another username so that I can receive all RAOGK emails at raogk_mcowan@yahoo.com vs. being indundated at my mcowan@erols.com email??

Could you also look at the questions I put on the talk page at the above wiki ... and reply to me at raogk_mcowan@yahoo.com

Is there any way to suppress the "Latest Activity" panel that persists on my wiki pages?