diff --git a/chutney.py b/chutney.py
index 0fdcdfe..2f7ae4d 100644
--- a/chutney.py
+++ b/chutney.py
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 import sys
 
 from character_display import CharacterDisplay
-from threading import Event
-from threading import Thread
+from multiprocessing import Event
+from multiprocessing import Process
 from signal import signal
 from signal import SIGTERM
 from time import sleep
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def main():
     signal(SIGTERM, cleanExit(unicorn, haltEvent))
     unicorn.brightness(0.3)
 
-    weatherThread = Thread(target=weatherLoop, args=[haltEvent])
+    weatherThread = Process(target=weatherLoop, args=[haltEvent])
     weatherThread.start()
 
     characterDisplay = CharacterDisplay(unicorn)
diff --git a/chutney.service b/chutney.service
index b854982..f041408 100644
--- a/chutney.service
+++ b/chutney.service
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ After=multi.user.target
 
 [Service]
 Type=simple
+KillMode=mixed
 WorkingDirectory=$workingDirectory
 ExecStart=$execStart
 Restart=on-failure