Electric use pulling engine down

[DMaugle]

New one put in last autumn.  Ran fine up until I put it away mid-January (first salting). 

I will backtrack for a moment though.  I've had the car for 4+ years and never had a problem starting it, even in the dead of winter until last fall.  Last season I had a problem with the clock.  Was told I needed a new one.  None in stock so all was re-hooked up and the clock ran fine when the ignition was on and not at all when off and radio did not work (took a while to notice as I rarely listen to it).  Next time in the shop had the wires uncrossed and both clock and radio had power at proper times.  Shortly thereafter original battery died and was told I needed a new battery and had one put in.  I have a concern that there is some other draw on the system and I honestly question who to turn to as my current shop is well known to this community.

I appreciate your comments and look forward to a lasting solution.  Regards, DMaugle