Deputy Duane Tillapaugh, a longtime associate of both Demond and Ethington faced the two in June's Republican caucus. Tillapaugh has come in second and has not endorsed a candidate as of yet. However, his feelings on Ethington burst out on Facebook Wednesday in response to the Dan Singletary's comments published last week.

The self proclaimed "Sheriff Todd" is the most UNQUALIFIED candidate in this years Sheriff's race. This guy, who preaches gun safety, was dismissed from the firearms instructor school for dangerously discharging his weapon in the classroom. That's only one bad incident of several in his law enforcement carrier. Those of you who want to know more, give me a call. Those who have his signs because he asked you to put them out, pull them!!!

Ethington's standing in the Schoharie News' unscientific online poll is similarly distressing. Ethington led Desmond on Monday 42%-37% with 300 votes cast. Now, with 507 cast Desmond has assumed a 45-33% lead.