Etymology & Historical Origin - Ishmael. Ishmael comes from the Hebrew name Yishma'el meaning âGod will hearâ. In the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and half-brother to Isaac. His story is told in Genesis chapter 16. Abraham and his wife Sarah (Sarai) cannot conceive a child, so Sarah gives her Egyptian handmaiden, Hagar, to Abraham.
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular on 63-acre Trillium Lake. A small boat ramp is available within the campground and a larger ramp is available in the nearby day-use area. An accessible fishing pier is also available. Anglers cast for a variety of trout.
Children suffering from cholera or typhoid can contaminate the water when they swim and play in the lake. When members of the community collect and drink the contaminated water, they are exposed to the bacteria that cause cholera and typhoid.hildren suffering from cholera or typhoid can contaminate the water when they swim and play in the lake. When members of the community collect and drink the contaminated water, they are exposed to the bacteria that cause cholera and typhoid.