Where in the world is Oakdale?

This appeared in a side bar link and I'm intruiged about this piece of literature that panders to local residents. I think I'm going to start writing a book that all the Swiss-Romandes would be dying to read.

Chapter 1

Etienne looked at the clock. It was precisely 11.47 and 23 seconds. 'Only one minute and 7 more seconds before my pasta will be done' he thought. 'perhaps I should wash my hands...'