Need help with displaying slider values

[Acropolis]

I need some help with the slider widget. I have it displaying the current value while sliding in a static text widget. The problem is that the current value is not set until I actually move the slider. Before that it is blank (or hidden). How can I have it show the value when first entering the screen without having to move the slider?

Also, can I append the level that is displayed with text - like a % sign?

Thanks,
Acropolis